Britain said it wants have its rules on data protection accepted by the bloc after it leaves and wanted to co-operate with the European Union over data protection, it said on Thursday. In order to ensure the flow of information… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
The Next Risk To The Global Financial System Could Be China’s ‘Belt And Road’ Initiative
Promoting economic prosperity and fostering diplomatic ties on a global scale is the aim of China’s mammoth, pan-Eurasian “Belt and Road” infrastructure initiative. That rhetoric comes with risks, and increasing levels of state-backed funding have raised concerns about just how… Read More ›
Downturn Is Coming, Wall Street Banks Warn
Mounting evidence that global markets are in the last stage of their rallies before a downturn in the business cycle is seen by HSBC Holdings Plc, Citigroup Inc. and Morgan Stanley. In addition to investors ignoring valuation fundamentals and data,… Read More ›
France backs Trump’s move on troops deployment in Afghanistan
The development points to the recognition of burgeoning economic opportunities in the region. On Wednesday, France’s foreign ministry issued a statement which backed the commitments made by U.S. President Donald Trump on maintaining a military presence in Afghanistan. “France recognizes… Read More ›
Investors and venture capitalists tapping microflats for boosting growth in real estate
Net yields are pushing property developpers towards microflats as opposed to build-to-rent private apartments. In a development that has taken many in the real estate market by surprise, priced out of London’s traditional housing market, millennials are now opting to… Read More ›
Eyeing Afghanistan’s dormant economic wealth, U.S. changes its Afgh-Pak strategy
This a significant strategic shift by the Trump Administration has potentially serious geo-economic consequences for the region and has the potential to bring about a turnaround in Afghanistan’s economy. With the U.S. Administrations deciding to secure Afghanistan from rogue elements,… Read More ›
WEF Reports Says Compared to Fintech Start-Ups, Tech Giants Like Amazon And Facebook More Disruptive To Banks
According to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), compared to financial technology (fintech) start-ups, banks are faced with more competitive disruption from tech behemoths. The report concluded that start-ups had less of an impact than expected, contrary to… Read More ›
11 Post-Brexit Trade Deals That UK Is Preparing Might All Be For Nothing
With the aim of reducing the economic impact of leaving the European Union, the U.K. government is preparing 11 trade deals. But despite the efforts, all this work might not be fruitful. While a member of the European Union, the… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin wins $427 million contract: Pentagon
The contract is for ancillary military equipment and pilot flight equipment for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircrafts.
The United States begins upgrading and replacing its ageing missile deterrence systems
The move, which is expected to cost the U.S. nearly $1 trillion over the next 30 years. Comes midst the Trump Administration’s drive to overhaul and boost the defense industry of the country. In a significant development the Pentagon has… Read More ›