According to Fitch Ratings, as many as one-third of the 40 Chinese property developers that were assessed by the company might face a financial crunch if home sales revenue declines by 30 per cent next year. “The longer the stresses on… Read More ›
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Omicron infection enhances neutralizing immunity against the Delta variant
A study by scientists at South African shows, an infection by the Omicron variant enhances neutralizing immunity against the Delta variant. The yet-to-be peer-reviewed article, found that people who were infected with Omicron, especially those who were vaccinated, developed enhanced… Read More ›
China Will Make Overseas IPO Rules For Domestic Firms Stricter But Won’t Impose A Blanket Ban
China intends to stiffen rules for Chinese firms seeking to get publicly listed overseas, but it would not prohibit them from trading in other countries entirely. The Chinese securities regulator recommended that any company seeking to go public in a foreign country must first get registered with… Read More ›
Credit Suisse preparing grounds to file lawsuit against SoftBank Group Corp in Britain
According to US court documents, Credit Suisse has sought information through the U.S. courts which could potentially lead to a situation wherein it can take a legal step against SoftBank Group Corp in Britain in an effort to recover funds… Read More ›
Pfizer’s Oral Covid-19 Medicine Is A First For At-Home Pill For The Disease
Pfizer Inc’s antiviral Covid-19 tablet, the first oral as well as at-home treatment of the disease, was approved by the medical regulator of the United States. This is being seen as the possible new tool to fight against the very infectious and fast… Read More ›
Japanese Professor Develops A Flavourful TV Screen
Prototype of a lickable television screen has been developed by a Japanese professor. According to reports, the screen is able to imitate food flavours. Analysts see this development as yet another step to develop multi-sensory viewing experience. Taste the TV… Read More ›
Jared Kushner’s investment firm Affinity Partners raises more than $3 billion in committed funding
According to a source familiar with the fund raising effort, Jared Kushner’s global investment firm, Affinity Partners, has raised more than $3 billion in committed funding from international investors. Kushner, a former top aide to former US President Donald Trump… Read More ›
SEC rejects proposals by Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund and the Kryptoin Bitcoin for creating ETF Trust
In a significant development the SEC has torpedoed two proposals which aimed to offer bitcoin exchange-traded funds, dealing a blow to market participants who had hoped the regulator would have approved the given the deal a green light since it… Read More ›
Crocs to acquire rival Heydude for $2.5 billion
In a statement footwear label Crocs Inc said, it would acquire privately owned rival Heydude for $2.5 billion. The deal underscores an increased demand in the pandemic-led market for casual shoes. Following multiple lockdowns, consumers ditched dress shoes for more comfortable… Read More ›
AstraZeneca’s booster shot effective against Omicron: Oxford University
In a statement drugmaker AstraZeneca said, a three-dose course of COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, citing data from an Oxford University lab study. The results of the study, which is yet to be published… Read More ›