The World Trade Organization said on Thursday that expansion in global trade could be seriously hurt by the increasing tensions between the U.S. and China. It is expected that global trade in 2018 would be lower than what is was… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
South Korea to complete due diligence on GM by early May
As per state-funded Korea Development Bank, General Motors is cooperating with its due diligence efforts and more documents more are streaming in. On Thursday, South Korea stated it expects to complete its due diligence on General Motors Co’s local subsidiary… Read More ›
15 U.S. companies have reduced their tax liabilities to negative tax rates in 2017
Here is a very interesting report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy that is an eye opener on the ways Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. are routinely taking advantage of the U.S. tax code to boost their… Read More ›
Warning Against Cold War Mentality Issued By President Xi Jinping Of China
While vowing to further open up the Chinese market and its economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warned against a “Cold War mentality”. In what appears to be an effort to calm down a trade spat with… Read More ›
Germany is willing and ready to support battery makers: German Economic Minister Peter Altmaier
With battery technology being central to electric cars, Germany is exploring ways to boost the industry by supporting and exempting it from certain energy levies. On Tuesday, Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, the government is willing to support battery… Read More ›
Indonesia’s Lion Air to buy 50 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets
At list prices the order is worth $6.24 billion, although typically airplane makers give a hefty discount to push through sales. On Tuesday, Indonesia’s Lion Air Group disclosed it would be purchasing 50 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets worth $6.24… Read More ›
USD rises against the yen midst increase in risk appetite following Xi’s speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech wherein he has promised to open up China’s economy and cut import tariffs have eased investor concerns surrounding the growing trade conflict between the two of the world’s biggest economies. On Tuesday, with Chinese President… Read More ›
There Is Proof That “Sin Taxes” In UK Are Giving Results
Products that are harmful for health of people and the environment are being slapped with new taxes by the United Kingdom as its government strives to alter the consumption behavior of consumers. Plastic bags, diesel cars and sugary soft drinks… Read More ›
Financial Reporting Council (FRC) accepts tougher measures against poor financial reporting by the Big Four audit firms
Although the measures adopted by the FRC are strong, in comparison to penalties imposed by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority they are still small. On Monday, in a significant development, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) disclosed that it has accepted the… Read More ›
Novartis to acquire AveXis for $8.7 billion
The acquisition will add AveXis top drug to its repertoire of drugs, which has a significant market in the U.S. for spinal muscular atrophy. On Monday, Switzerland-based healthcare giant Novartis announced its $8.7 billion deal to acquire AveXis; Novartis will… Read More ›
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