Microsoft brings its Azure driven cloud computing prowess to the table of this alliance. Renault SA’s alliance with Japan’s Nissan Motor Co has got a new partner in Microsoft Corp. Its expertise in cloud-based services will help the car manufacturers… Read More ›
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First systematic therapy for severe eczema likely to win FDA approval
French based Sanofi and its U.S. partner Regeneron Pharma set to win approval for the first systemic therapy for severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Sanofi, a French drug manufacturer, and its U.S. partner, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, are set to win approval in… Read More ›
Tech companies tax profile to come under scrutiny in Thailand
Thailand’s revenue department plans to increase its tax collections and its working committee is looking into blocking tax loopholes that are exploited by tech firms. Internet and tech companies based in Thailand could potentially face increased scrutiny as the country… Read More ›
Majority of UK CEOs to either move their HQ or their operations out of Britain
EU business associations and companies agree that the only way Britain can continue to benefit from EU’s single market if it were to continue to follow its rules. Going by the results of a survey that was published on Sept…. Read More ›
Lanxess AG set to acquire Chemtura Corp for ~2.12 billion
The deal is set to have an enterprise value of $2.69 billion (2.4 billion euros). Lanxess AG is the world’s largest synthetic rubber manufacturer. Lanxess AG has stated that it would acquire Chemtura Corp, a specialty chemical company for around… Read More ›
Twitter initiates potential talks of selling itself
Suitors include Google and Salesforce.com with the former being a market favourite. According to a source who is familiar with the matter at hand, Twitter Inc. has initiated talks with several tech company in a potential bid to sell itself…. Read More ›
France to tax Societe Generale if Jerome Kerviel wins case
Societe Generale can face 2.2 billion euros in tax deductions since it had benefitted from the same earlier in 2010. The government of France has indicated that if the verdict from a court of Appeals were to rule that Jerome… Read More ›
Hanjin Shipping receives $45 million credit line to help unload its cargo
Despite numerous sources of credit, Hanjin Shipping is still short of 270 billion won to unload all of its cargo. The non-unloading of its cargo is likely to impact the upcoming holiday shopping season. In a development that could act… Read More ›
VW’s golf assembly remains shut at Wolfsburg for Friday, Monday and Tuesday
The halt in production of its top selling model comes due to the breaking of a piston rod inside an engine of its plant. Volkswagen has stated that it will halt production of its Golf hatchback at its Wolfsburg factory… Read More ›
Airbus confident of mitigating production delays related to the engines of its A320neo
The sourcing delay comes midst United Technology Corp reducing its delivery target of 150 from 200. John Leahy, the Airbus Group’s Chief Operating Officer has stated that the company is confident in mitigating issues related to production delays of its… Read More ›