Import tariffs on Chinese goods into the United States worth $50 billion have been approved by President Donald Trump. It is expected that the US Trade Representatives would make a formal announcement on the new tariffs in a day or… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Asian markets wobble with U.S. readying trade tariffs against China
There is a growing nervousness amongst investors since the window of opportunity of avoiding a trade war is rapidly closing. On Friday, with media reports stating that U.S. President is set to impose “pretty significant” tariffs against China, shares across… Read More ›
Comcast Prepares $65 Billion Bid For 21st Century Fox
Comcast has reportedly prepared a counter bid for 21st Century Fox and its assets to thwart attempts by Disney. It has been reported that he former has prepared bid for $65 billion all-cash offer to counter the $52.4 billion deal… Read More ›
Japan to join EU, Canada and Mexico in WTO against U.S. steel tariffs
Under the WTO’s dispute settlement process, holding consultations is the first step. It is not clear whether the U.S. will agree to such a request. As per a source in the Japanese government with direct knowledge of the matter at… Read More ›
Comcast places $65 billion in it bid for Fox Inc’s media assets
Comcast’s all cash offer may not go down well with Fox’s biggest shareholder, the Murdoch family, since accepting the deal would force it to potentially pay a multi-billion dollar capital gains tax. In a move that has essentially sparked a… Read More ›
Blackstone Group LP raises $9.4 billion in new Asia-focussed funds
Blackstone’s real estate fund set a new record as the largest-ever investment fund dedicated to the real estate sector in Asia. As part of a strategic move, U.S. private equity fund Blackstone Group LP has raised $9.4 billion in a… Read More ›
Credit Suisse strengthens its Southeast Asia businesses with key changes in HR
The move underscores Southeast Asia’s growing importance for churning out more profits for the bank. On Tuesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Credit Suisse’s franchise in Southeast Asia, Credit Suisse Group AG appointed Felicity Chan and Yvonne Voon in… Read More ›
Solidarity measures key metrics in Telecom Italia’s cost restructuring strategy
Why cut jobs when solidarity measures can garner equivalent results? On Tuesday, as per a source familiar with the matter at hand, as part of the ‘solidarity’ measures Telecom Italia has signed with trade unions, it will achieve savings that… Read More ›
US Snatches Accolade For Possessing World’s Most Powerful Supercomputer From China
The most powerful calculating machine in the world unofficially is a supercomputer named Summit. It was unveiled at Oak Ridge National Lab in Eastern Tennessee. The purpose of the design was partly to increase the techniques of artificial intelligence which… Read More ›
Ticket Resale Industry Targeted By FIFA Before The World Cup
Football fans are being duped by ticket resellers, say FIFA just days before the football World Cup is set to begin in Russia. “Secondary ticketing” is a big business. According to news reports, the business is estimated to be worth… Read More ›