Although 27 EU states agreed on CETA, the South of Belgium had concerns related to agricultural imports which could result in MNCs dictating terms of public policy as well as those related to dispute settlements. Belgian politicians appear to be… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Key Election Test: The Price of a Chocolate Croissant, Failed by French Presidential Hopeful
There are always plenty of surprises during the French presidential elections. A key election test: The price of pain au chocolat – a traditional French pastry, was failed by Jean-Francis Cope, who is currently running to become the presidential candidate of… Read More ›
Brexit impact weighs heavily on Nissan
Nissan’s plant in northern Britain’s is the country’s largest. If it loses EU’s single market, it is likely to lose its competitive edge. As per Nissan Motor’s CEO, in November, the company will take the strategic decision as to whether… Read More ›
With Law Degrees Increasing the Most Singapore University Costs Rise 38% since 2007
The yearly out-of-pocket cost of tuition for Singapore citizens after they received government subsidies was researched by ValuePenguin in a city that has five major universities – National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU),… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank could raise capital to fight DOJ’s $14 billion charge
With the U.S. Justice Department imposing an unprecedented fine of up to $14 billion on Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank is looking at its options on how to fund this fight. Bloomberg has reported Deutsche Bank AG is in informal… Read More ›
German-Iran trade deals to touch 4 billion euros by the end of this year
With Iran no more shackled by U.S. led economic sanctions, Germany has taken the lead, given its historic ties with Iran, in restoring normality between the two nations and boosting trade ties. With Sigmar Gabriel’s, Germany’s Economic Minister, paying a… Read More ›
Britain’s famed financial sector could relocate over chaotic Brexit lobbying
The lack of clarity as to what Britain seeks from its historic vote and the significant implications vis-à-vis it’s much vaunted financial sector, its largest export, is giving room for increased chaos and confusion. Many of Britain’s biggest banks are… Read More ›
Opposition Leader Claims Two Years of Economic Gains Lost Due to Far-Left Government
While the leader of the country’s main opposition party called for snap elections, he also said that the leftist Syriza government has set Greece’s economy back two years. “We are ready to win the election and we are ready to… Read More ›
Brexit Must be Fair for all, says Jaguar Land Rover, After Nissan Ultimatum
If Nissan gets a Brexit compensation deal then other automakers would need a level playing field, Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said that it will “realign its thinking” on investment after Britain’s vote to leave the EU. Signs that… 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 ›