A new survey into drug intake trends in the U.S. says that nearly 125,000 people are killed in the country each year and costs the U.S. health care system $290 billion annually due to patients missing out on their medication… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Reduced tax breaks for 1.6L engine cars in China to negatively impact VW
Although China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) is pushing to make the tax break permanent, any downward revision of the tax break will affect VW’s China operations. According to the head of VW’s China operations, the planned retraction of tax… Read More ›
Facebook allows small businesses to sell through their FB pages
Through this strategic step, FB is trying to tap the fast growing economies of Asia as other markets are largely saturated. Social media giant, Facebook Inc. has disclosed that it will allow small businesses in emerging markets to sell their… Read More ›
Coffee Cups Next to be Charged in UK After Charge on Plastic Grocery Bags?
The British government has forecast there will be 6 billion fewer bags in circulation and a boost to the environment, thanks to a 5 pence (6 cent) charge on single-use plastic grocery bags in the U.K. “Taking six billion plastic… Read More ›
Britain staring at recession and a cut in interest rates
Although surveys have painted a gloomy picture of the British economy, British finance minister has downplayed their results saying these are gauging only sentiments and not manufacturing activity. According to surveys, Britain appears to be headed for a recession. British… Read More ›
Bank of America warns Brexit could have adverse impact on its operations
The terms of Britain’s exit from the bloc are going to be crucial for most notable players in the region. Bank of America Corp has disclosed that its results and businesses are likely to be adversely affected since it may… Read More ›
Creation of Two Steel Giants by Merger Being Mulled by China: Reports
Creating two steel giants – one located in the north and another in the south, China is considering a sweeping overhaul of its steel industry through consolidation, Bloomberg reported quoting people familiar with the plan. The sources said that while… Read More ›
Citigroup: Brexit – no material impact on our operating environment
Citi feels relative safe from any Brexit fallout due to its strategic spread of its asset allocations. Following Britain’s historic decision to leave the EU, Citigroup Inc. has reported today that it did not experience any “significant negative impact” on… Read More ›
$35 Billion to be Spent to Buy Uber’s China Business by Taxi App Rival Didi Chuxing
Uber’s China business would be taken over by rival Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing. This announcement was made by both the companies on Monday. The combined company would be valued at $35 billion according to a person familiar with the… Read More ›
Middle East Mega Bonds Eyed by Chinese Banks With Global Dreams
Making use of the old Silk Road marketing new goods – debut bonds from Saudi Arabia to Kazakhstan, is the road that Bank of China Ltd. is heading down. Three mandates to co-manage emerging-market Eurobonds, including the Saudi government’s international… Read More ›
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