Home of the world’s biggest crude oil reserves, production of crude oil in Venezuela, a OPEC member, has reached its lowest levels in 70 years. Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge stated, the government is “in discussion” with Exxon Mobil… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
Russia’s auto market likely to slowdown in 2019
Automakers have warned that a rise in VAT rates for automobiles would significantly effect burgeoning car sales. According to the Russian branch of South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co, the auto market in the country is likely to witness a… Read More ›
PBOC survey reveals drop of business confidence among Chinese entrepreneurs
The results of the survey assumes significance given the current geo-economic tensions with the United States. On Monday, going by the results of a survey that was published by China’s central bank – the People’s Bank of China, business confidence… Read More ›
Despite Trade War, $9bn China Chip Project Planned By Foxconn Nikkei
In the backdrop of the trade war between the United States and China partly because of Washington’s concerns of Beijing’s policies to satisfy its ambition to become a tech giant, about $9 billion would be invested by the largest iPhone… Read More ›
Sikorsky Aircraft & Boeing Co win $1.1 billion U.S. defense contract
The contract is for supporting contract for the MH-6, MH-47, and MH-60 aircraft. In a statement, the Pentagon said, Sikorsky Aircraft, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corp along with Boeing Co have been awarded a $1.1 billion U.S. defense contract… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin Corp wins $997 million U.S defense contract
Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a U.S. defense contract for upgrading 84 F-16 fighter aircraft to the V-configuration. In a statement to the press, the Pentagon said, Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a $997 million U.S. defense contract… Read More ›
Raytheon wins $568 million U.S. defense contract
The contract is part of a modification package of a foreign military sale to Sweden. The Pentagon said in a statement, Raytheon Co was won a $568 million U.S. defense contract for modifying a Patriot missile defense system it is… Read More ›
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA to shell out $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion in extraordinary dividends
The bulk of proceeds stem from the Embraer SA’s recent deal with Boeing, wherein the latter took a 80% stake in the commercial aircraft business of Embraer. The move is expected to reshape the global passenger aircraft industry. As per… Read More ›
European Union launches forced technology transfer case against China
The WTO action by the EU, mirrors similar concerns raised by the United States. This is the second such action the European Commission has taken against China at the WTO. On Thursday, for the second time this year, the European… Read More ›
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis appoints Susanne Schaffert to lead its oncology business
Susanne Schaffert will be replacing Liz Barrett who will return to the U.S. to head a U.S. biotech firm. Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has stated, it has appointed Susanne Schaffert, a veteran, as the head of its oncology business. She… Read More ›