Following the tragic Florida school shooting, calls against companies that have businesses linked to the US gun lobby to be boycotted have been given in the country even as relationship with the National Rifle Association have been cut by an… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Entertainment Industry In Saudi Arabia To Get Government Investments Of $64 Billion
In the next decade, $64 billion (£46 billion) would be invested by Saudi Arabia for the development of its entertainment industry, says the kingdom. Just in the current year, pans for about 5000 events are underway that include one by… Read More ›
Britain’s automotive regulations will align themselves with that of the European Union
The move is aimed at protecting Britain’s automotive industry and not disrupt its well-oiled supply chain. Britain’s health minister, Jeremy Hunt stated the country will align its regulations with the European Union’s in some areas, including the automotive sector, after… Read More ›
Jane’s Report By IHS Markit Says External Influence Visible In North Korean ICBM Design
A report from Jane’s by HIS Markit claims that the ballistic missile program of North Korea made use of external knowledge, technology or hardware. Markus Schiller and Nick Hansen, two very highly respected experts in relation to the ballistic missile… Read More ›
‘Failed’ Blockade By Other Arab Nations Criticized By Qatar Air, Wants Trump To Intervene
The chief executive of Qatar Airways has claimed that the Saudi-led blockade and ostracization of his country had “failed in every aspect.”. This criticism of the measures against Qatar by the four other Arab states was done by the executive… Read More ›
General Motors proposes debt for equity swap to continue to operate its plants in South Korea
It is yet to be determined how the proposal will impact Korea Development Bank, a state run bank, which holds a 17% stake in GM Korea. According to 4 sources with direct knowledge of the matter, General Motors has offered… Read More ›
British manufacturers need urgent clarity as to what Brexit means for them: Judith Hackett, chairman of EEF
The chaos of Brexit could be dampened if Theresa May’s government provides ample clarity as to how it will impact British manufacturing, its financial sector and its economy as a whole; sectors across industries have been demanding that the government… Read More ›
U.S., India, Japan and Australia revive four-way talks to deepen security and economic cooperation in the region
The move, an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is on the agenda on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s visit this week to the U.S. where he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss a range of issues,… Read More ›
GM prepares to leave South Korea, doles out generous compensation package
While GM will shutter its plant at Gunsan by May 2018, it has yet to disclose on the fate of the remaining 3 plants in the country. As part of its voluntary redundancy plan, the South Korean unit of General… Read More ›
Donald Trump’s energy source mix features green energy credentials
This report is in stark contrast to expectations and believes that the Trump Administration is only pro-fossil fuels. Here is a shining example of how a self-funded U.S. goverrnment international finance body is helping to promote and fund green energy… Read More ›