China has been accused, although it has promptly denied, of trying to influence Australia’s political system and systemic government institutions. On Tuesday, Australia said it plans on introducing reforms, by the end of this year, to combat covert political influence… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Mexico preparing contingency plans if Trump exits NAFTA
The IMF has suggested that Mexico should go ahead with structural economic reforms, including diversifying its economy. Currently 80% of Mexican exports are shipped to the U.S. A Macro-economic response that reassures investors appear to be Mexico’s best bet out… Read More ›
China lifts rules on foreign ownership for financial firms
Although this move appears to show China opening its economy up to foreign funds, business expertise and technology, it is to be seen whether these promises will bear fruit or be like the IPO of Chinese companies in the U.S…. Read More ›
Hyundai Motor mulling U.S. production of pickup truck and SUV: Seoul Economic Daily
Hyundai Motor is yet to take a final call on producing the pickup truck and SUV in Alabama. On Friday, Seoul Economic Daily reported, Hyundai Motor Co intends to build its Kona and Tucson sport utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup… Read More ›
Qualcomm signs 3 non-binding MOUs with Oppo, Xiaomi and Vivo
The potential deals were signed during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing. Their potential worth is difficult to assess since they are non-binding. On Thursday, the U.S. State Department stated that Qualcomm Inc has signed potential deals worth $12… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs and China Investment Corp sign agreement for industrial collaboration
The agreement, signed on the sidelines of Trump’s visit to Beijing, covers a whole range of industries which can have or can develop business connections with China. On Thursday, The U.S. State Department released a statement saying Goldman Sachs and… Read More ›
Foreign payment card companies need not enter into JV to operate in China: People’s Bank of China
Foreign payment card companies face more hurdles in China: its central bank has clarified, it cannot officially process their application for operating in China. On Wednesday, China’s central bank has stated, Chinese regulations do not require foreign payment card firms… Read More ›
Viacom’s Paramount Pictures scraps Chinese funding deal
While the funding enabled China to projects its ideology onto viewers worldwide, Beijing’s scrutiny on foreign bound investment which it terms as “irrational overseas spending” curtailed the deal. On Wednesday, in a development that is an outcome of heightened scrutiny… Read More ›
Britain to introduce bills to enable it to manage post-Brexit scenarios
While the pro-Brexit camp has welcomed the provisions of the bill, the pro EU camp has warned that Britain may not have the independent capacity to strike new trade deals with other nations. On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May’s… Read More ›
China pressuring foreign card companies into JV
There is an emerging pattern in China’s approach as it engages in various fronts in the world stage. While officially it portrays itself as being professional, however its true colors become apparent as it seeks to impose its will that… Read More ›