Germany has decided to purchase 35 U.S. F-35 fighter jets to replace its ageing Tornado fighters that are capable of delivering a nuclear bomb. The development sees a significant shift in German security policy, including a pledge to reach NATO’s… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Pfizer Will Continue Supply Of Drugs To Russia, But Will Stop New Clinical Trials
Pfizer Inc, the global pharmaceutical company based in the United States, said on Monday that it would continue to deliver pharmaceuticals and drugs to Russia on a humanitarian basis but would not conduct new clinical trials or recruit participants for current research… Read More ›
Stocks Of Chinese Tech Firm Tencent Plunges Following Report Of Record Fine For Money Laundering
Tencent’s stock dropped sharply in Hong Kong on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Chinese internet giant might face a record punishment for breaking anti-money laundering regulations. According to the Wall Street Journal, WeChat Pay, Tencent’s mobile… Read More ›
US assets of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich frozen: WSJ
As per a report from the Wall Street Journal, a few U.S. hedge-funds which have investments from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich have been told to freeze his assets after Britain imposed sanctions on him. Britain has frozen his assets and… Read More ›
Financial institutions ordered to halt all transactions with Russian entities: Financial regulators of Bahamas
In a statement financial regulators of Bahamas said, financial institutions in the country have been ordered to halt all transactions with Russian entities which have been targeted under Western sanctions. While the Bahamas has vocally condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,… Read More ›
US Set To Impose Ban On Import Of Russian Diamond And Vodka
In the latest response to Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has placed a ban on Russian diamonds, seafood, and vodka imports. Russia’s position as an equal trading partner will be revoked by the United States, the European… Read More ›
Data From Goldman Sachs Shows The Most Difficult Global Financial Conditions Since May 2009
Global financial conditions have reached their tightest since May 2009, according to a widely regarded Goldman Sachs index, which might indicate a global economic slowdown. The financial circumstances of an economy represent the availability of capital in that economy, and… Read More ›
China refusing to supply aircraft spare parts: Russian news agencies
As per a news report from Russian agencies, China has refused to supply aircraft spare parts to Russian airlines after Boeing and Airbus halted supply of components to Russia. The Russian aviation sector is being squeezed by Western sanctions following the invasion… Read More ›
SPAC Offerings By Chinese Firms Are Picking Up Steam As Harsher Offshore IPO Restrictions Loom
At a time when China’s tougher monitoring of its companies has hampered capital raising through foreign IPOs, smaller Chinese companies in need of capital are racing for quick offshore listings through the merger route with blank-check enterprises, according to corporate executives and bankers. The businesses… Read More ›
Apple Likely To Be More Appealing To Low-Purchasing Consumers In Asia With 5G iPhone SE
According to analysts, the low-cost 5G model of its iPhones would help Apple Inc to boost its appeal in the Asian market, – a market where the iPhone maker is rivalling with a slew of rivals ranging from South Korea’s… Read More ›