With this deal China is looking for a strategic hold on global food supplies. As per multiple sources familiar with the matter at hand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to join the U.S. government panel that is in… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
BlockRock’s CEO wants to see more aggressive reforms in China
While noting the path to a service-oriented economy took decades for the West, which included periods of recession, Larry Fink, said China needs to bring about a solid fiscal policy. Introducing excess credit into the system is not the way… Read More ›
Low oil prices acting as a drag on Arabian economies
The glut in the oil pool has resulted in Moody’s re-assigning debt ratings for countries in the Arabian Gulf. Assigning a negative outlook to Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Moody’s Investors Service has cut their debt ratings as low oil… Read More ›
Refugee crisis to cost Europe’s biggest economy 93.6 billion euros by 2020
A German magazine has reported 93.6 billion euros in costs for the refugee crisis by 2020, citing a draft report from Berlin’s Ministry of Finance. A German magazine has reported that Germany has projected an expense of nearly 93.6 billion… Read More ›
BoE’s governor warns of risks if Britain were to leave the EU
Despite facing criticism from “Out” campaigners, the governor of Britain’s central bank has justified stating the risks of such an outcome. Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England has denied that by stating the possible short-run costs of… Read More ›
Hackers use SWIFT’s vulnerability to hack yet another bank
Hackers are relying on the vulnerabilities in SWIFT’s messaging systems to hide their digital footprints. A second bank has been compromised due to these vulnerabilities. In the wake of Bangladesh’s central bank being hacked due to hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in… Read More ›
Saudi oil giant Aramco set for its first ever IPO
In the wake of fluctuating oil prices, Saudi Arabia is trying to diversify and revitalize its economy. The world’s largest exporter of oil Saudi Arabia is in the process of overhauling its economy. The process of partially privatising Aramco, a… Read More ›
Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service
Eyeing a possible future tie-up, Apple has invested $1 billion in Didi Chuxing, a ride-hailing service in China. In a move described by Apple CEO Tim Cook as one that would help the company better understand the Chinese market, Apple… Read More ›
Workers at US Poultry Wear Diapers on the Job as they are Denied Breaks
Workers in plants run by the largest U.S. poultry producers are reduced to wearing diapers while working on the processing line as they are regularly being denied bathroom breaks, Oxfam America said in a report. “It’s not just their dignity… Read More ›
A 75% Discount off Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles being given by UK for Firms and Organizations
With the aim to “encourage more businesses to switch to hydrogen-fuelled vehicles”, the U.K. government has launched a £2 million ($2.89 million) fund to provide subsidies. Private businesses, as well as organizations such as police forces and health trusts would… Read More ›
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