In an interview on Friday, Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund stated, Russia expects to sign a deal with AstraZeneca wherein it will manufacture the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the pharmaceuticals giant and Oxford University…. Read More ›
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Volkswagen sees marginal growth in China’s premium car segment in 2020
Despite a general global economic downturn brought about by the coronavirus induced lockdowns, Europe’s biggest automaker Volkswagen AG said, it expects a slight growth in China’s premium car segment this year. The comments were made by Volkswagen Group’s China chief,… Read More ›
Virgin Atlantic hires former Walt Disney Co executive Michael Colglazier as CEO
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc has named former Walt Disney Co executive Michael Colglazier as its new CEO. The news sent Virgin Galactic’s shares up by 4.3% in extended trade. Previously, Colglazier was the president and managing director at Disney Parks… Read More ›
U.S. manufacturing surges to 74-year peak, threatened by wave of new COVID-19 cases
In a significant development, U.S. manufacturing output in June surged to its peak in more than 74 years with motor vehicle production accelerating midst the reopening of businesses. However, the economic recovery is threatened by rising COVID-19 infections. The rise… Read More ›
France aims to slash business taxes by $22.8 billion over two years: Bruno Le Maire
French Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire said, the French government plans on cutting taxes French companies have to pay in addition to normal corporate income tax by $22.8 billion (20 billion euros) over the next two years. “It will be… Read More ›
Apple wins fight against EU tax demand of $15 billion
On Wednesday, in a significant development, Europe’s second-highest court rejected an EU order directing Apple to pay $15 billion (13 billion euros) in Irish back taxes, in what is a setback to the bloc’s attempts to crackdown on sweetheart tax… Read More ›
Texas proposes $1.1 billion in tax rebates to gain Tesla’s cybertruck factory
A central Texas county has approved a plan to provide $1.1 billion in tax subsidies to Tesla Inc, if it were to build its vehicle factory in the area. The development comes in the backdrop of Texas competing with Oklahoma… Read More ›
Trump signs executive order revoking U.S. preferential treatment of Hong Kong
Following the imposition of China’s draconian security law over Hong Kong in clear violation of the 1984 Joint Declaration between Britain and China, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order blocking the U.S. property of persons who helped undermine… Read More ›
Canada’s approach to Huawei equipment for 5G, similar to Britain: Oliver Dowden
On Tuesday, Britain’s Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden told parliament, Canada shares a common approach to Britain’s ban on new Huawei equipment for 5G. “The U.S. and Australia have already taken decisions in this respect. I think the Canadians have a… Read More ›
Washington’s warning to U.S. companies in Xinjiang hurt global supply chain: Chinese Commerce Ministry
On Tuesday, in a statement, China’s commerce ministry stated, a “warning” given by the United States’ to U.S. companies which are working in the western Xinjiang region has resulted in destabilizing the global supply chain. Earlier this month, the U.S…. Read More ›