An environmentalist, Susan Avera is the former head of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution who is also a former professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In a significant development that potentially bodes well for the environment, the world’s largest… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
Cisco acquires appmaker AppDynamics for $3.7 billion
Although analysts have stated that the acquisition “appears to be high”, most view the development in positive light since it could boost Cisco’s revenues. With Cisco Systems Inc looking to expand beyond its core networking business, the computing giant announced… Read More ›
EU tells China to walk the talk
Although Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for “inclusive globalization” China itself has enforced strong capital controls and has placed measures that impede global investment in its economy. With Chinese President Xi Jinping talking about protectionism at the World Economic… Read More ›
GE could potentially prop up Nigeria’s oil assets
The development has manifold potential for Nigeria – not only will it substantially slash its oil import bill but it could also strengthen its creaking power grid. In a strategic move aimed at recouping sunken cost in Nigeria’s oil refineries,… Read More ›
Britain must get parliament’s approval for triggering Article 50 – UK’s Supreme Court
While this ruling was expected by analysts and lawmakers, it could complicate if not delay Theresa May’s 12-point plan of focusing on global trade. In a landmark ruling that could set Britain’s tone for Brexit, the UK’s Supreme Court has… Read More ›
Britain’s Supreme Court to decide whether parliamentary nod required to trigger Brexit
Analysts and lawmakers expect the Supreme Court’s ruling to go against the government. British Prime Minister Theresa May will find out today whether she will need the British parliament’s approval to trigger article 50 of the EU-Lisbon treaty. Britain’s Supreme… Read More ›
LG Display Co reports phenomenal growth in 4th quarter profits
The trend of rising revenues and sales are slated to continue further. Incidentally, prices of LCD TVs larger than 32” have consistently risen in the last 10 months. LG Display Co Ltd, the world’s largest liquid crystal display (LCD) has… Read More ›
What really makes a car ‘American’?
According to two studies, a “highly protectionist and isolationist stance” while revising NAFTA could significantly hit the U.S. auto industry in the form of decreased sales a job losses across North America. With U.S. President Donald Trump withdrawing from the… Read More ›
France bolsters investment and trade with the Pacific Alliance
Pacific Alliance, includes countries such as Mexico, Colombia and Peru, is a major exporter of raw materials, minerals and food. It has now opened its doors to more partners. With U.S. President Donald Trump taking a more regressive, protectionist stance… Read More ›
Brexit an opportunity in disguise
Rather than fracture and retreat, Brexit should be seen as a wake-up call. Taking Brexit on a positive note, the European Union Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator stated that Britain’s decision to make a clean break with the EU is in… Read More ›