On Tuesday, in a statement Indonesia’s deputy minister at the coordinating ministry of maritime and investment affairs said, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) plans on investing $5 billion in a lithium battery plant in the country. The plant is scheduled… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
Britain’s JD Sports acquires U.S. based Shoe Palace for $325 million
On Tuesday, British sportswear retailer JD Sports said, it had acquired shoe retailer Shoe Palace for $325 million. The acquisition of Britain’s biggest sportswear retailer marks of U.S.-based Shoe Palace marks its intention of expanding its footprint in the U.S. market…. Read More ›
Hyundai Motor nominates Jaehoon Chang as Co-CEO and president
On Tuesday, in a statement, Hyundai Motor said, it has nominated Jaehoon Chang, the global head of its premium Genesis brand, as the joint CEO and president of the company. It went on to add, the existing co-CEO and president,… Read More ›
Canada to commence inoculation of of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine today
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Canada said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canadians are likely to roll up their sleeves to take a shot as early as later today. “The first batch of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s… Read More ›
Shares of Burger King India jumps 88% on market debut
On Monday, shares of Burger King India jumped nearly 88% in its market debut following its IPO wherein it raised about $110 million. The development underscores the growth potential in the country’s burgeoning food service sector. Shares of the Indian… Read More ›
Leaked database reveals framework of China’s mass infiltration at companies, consulates, defense firms
In a significant development, in a report The Mail said, loyal members of the Chinese Communist Party have infiltrated some of the UK’s leading companies, as well as universities and the British consulates. The Mail’s report is based on a… Read More ›
Policy shift as Britain pledges to stop direct government support for overseas fossil fuel projects
In a statement the office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, it will pledge to end direct government support for overseas fossil fuel projects at a U.N. summit at a move aimed at tackling climate change. Britain will be… Read More ›
Samsung Electronics relocates mobile display plant from China to India
In a statement, the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh said, it will provide financial incentives to Samsung Electronics Co to set up its $654.36 million (48.25 billion rupee) display factory in the state. Samsung will be relocating the factory from… Read More ›
BoE does not foresee Brexit related market disruptions threatening UK’s financial stability
On Friday, Britain’s central bank, the Bank of England, took steps to keep inter-bank lending rates steady through 2021 as Britain negotiates its trade relationship with the European Union. In a statement, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said, Britain… Read More ›
Rolls Royce roiled by coronavirus, as pandemic disrupts engine flying hours
With the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic bring the global travel to a stop, British engineering company Rolls-Royce downgraded its yearly cash outflow forecast underscoring the challenges it faces in its financial outlook even as the air travel continues to be disrupted… Read More ›