These oilfields were initially developed by Chinese companies, such as Sinopec and China National Petroleum Corp, however following their lackluster performance which were found wanting, Iranian officials have now thrown open the doors to international players. A per a senior… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Lockheed Martin to drive down cost of F-35 fighter jet program
The alternative to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter aircraft is Boeing’s F-18, an older generation aircraft which lacks the distinctive stealth capabilities of the F-35. Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin’s CEO has told U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump, that she is committed to… Read More ›
EU close to sealing free trade pact with Japan
The United States’ loss is Europe’s gain.
Scotland prefers to remain within the EU
On Tuesday the Scottish government will examine various proposals on how it can remain within the EU. These proposals could potentially deliver a body blow to the UK’s posturing of a united front. In the coming week, Scotland is set… Read More ›
Airbus will lease NOT sell 7 aircrafts to Iran
Negating what was reported earlier, which based itself from quotes from Iran’s news agency, Airbus will lease 7 aircrafts to Iran’s flagship carrier. As per two sources from the aviation industry, Teheran’s Aseman Airlines has agreed to lease seven Airbus… Read More ›
General Motors to expand testing & production of self-driving cars
GM to build next generation self-driving cars in its factory in Michigan. In a strategic development that signals General Motor’s potential launch of new self-driving vehicles, the company’s CEO, Mary Barra has disclosed that the automaker will be expanding… Read More ›
EU set to gain clearing house business after Brexit
The relocation of the multi-billion-euro business to a city within the EU is likely to happen once Britain leaves the bloc. As per an official from the European Union, the bloc is considering legislative measures to relocate London’s euro-denominated clearing… Read More ›
Theresa May’s posturing are a pointer to the fact that Britain needs access to EU’s single market bloc
Although Britain has opted out of the EU, Theresa May has stated it will still continue to play a full part in discussions on matters related to the European Union. Her warning that it would take nearly a decade to… Read More ›
Britain to trigger Article 50 before March 2017
With Theresa May’s government advancing the date by when she intends on triggering Brexit talks, clearly she has a strategy in mind and is keeping her cards very close to her chest. While her flamboyant Brexit minister generates enough noise… Read More ›
Clarity required on how Britain will access EU’s single bloc market – Bank of England
As per the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, the lack of clarity on how Theresa May’s government plans on accessing EU’s single market bloc could have serious consequences for Britain’s famed financial district.