A European expansion that could start by 2019 is the target of JetBlue and the airline is positioning itself to grab some of that market share. 15 Airbus A321neo, the new engine option aircraft, would be converted to the A321LR,… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
At Heart of 1MDB Case is Saudi Royal Oil Group
The PetroSaudi International has been left grappling with questions by the US authorities over its dealings with the scandal-racked 1MDB, the Malaysian state wealth fund. This Saudi company that was co-founded by a Saudi prince and claims to a “partner… Read More ›
Britain woos companies with a discount of upto 90% for oil and natural gas
The region that it has now opened up was subjected to a seismic testing campaign last year. In a bid to contain the fallout of its historic vote, Britain has now drastically reduced its rental fees in its latest tender… Read More ›
More Debt than the GDP of Some Nations Planned by Asia’s Oldest Railway
To help fund an unprecedented modernization plan, the Indian Railways plans to rack up debt that is more than the GDP of many countries. According to the Indian Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, some 2.5 trillion rupees ($37 billion) of debt is required… Read More ›
Brexit M&A Loss could be $340 billion for UK:Study
Law firm Baker & McKenzie said that the global economy will stand to lose up to $1.6 trillion and the U.K. up to $338 billion in lost merger-and-acquisition activity by 2020 by the Brexit vote. “An active M&A market is… Read More ›
Recession Risk Increases as Brexit Wreaks Havoc on U.K. Economy
As business activity shrank at its fastest pace since the last recession seven years ago, the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union inflicted an immediate blow on the economy. Markit Economics said in a one-time report published on Friday,… Read More ›
Syngenta CEO says Despite ChemChina Distraction, Company Focused on Growth
Amid ongoing discussions with regulators over its $43 billion takeover by ChemChina, Syngenta has not taken its eye off the ball. Following the reporting by the company of its results where it’s sales and profit that missed expectations, the chief… Read More ›
Brexit Jitters Result in a Fall of 27% in Europe Venture Capital Start-up Funding
With deals in the U.K. and Ireland hitting a five-year low amid uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the amount of capital being invested in technology start-ups in the region has plummeted even though European venture capital funds (VC) raised a record amount… Read More ›
Huawei Sued by Samsung Elec in China for Patent Infringement
A legal conflict between two smartphone rivals has been escalated in China as more legal suits are filed against one after the other had done so some time back. Huawei Technologies Co Ltd was sued for patent infringements through multiple… Read More ›
Thailand wooing BMW to set up battery plant for plug-in hybrid vehicles
BMW is already heavily invested in the country with Thailand being its top export hub in the region. As per Thailand’s Industry Minister, BMW is considering setting up a new factory which will manufacture batteries for hybrid vehicles in the… Read More ›