Inflation has risen over the world as a result of rising energy prices, triggering cost-of-living difficulties in both established and emerging economies. Al Mazrouei expressed worry at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE, that the global focus on geopolitics… Read More ›
HR & Organization
FedEx names Raj Subramaniam as CEO
In a statement FedEx Corp said, it has named Raj Subramaniam, its operating chief, as its new CEO with effect from June 1, 2022. Subramaniam will succeed FedEx founder Fred Smith, who started the global delivery conglomerate in the 1970’s. Subramaniam,… Read More ›
Barclays facing $592M loss, increased regulatory scrutiny over non-compliance of sales limit of structured products
In a significant development, Barclays is facing an estimated $592 million (450 million pound) loss and regulatory scrutiny for exceeding a U.S. limit on sales of structured products, some of which have surged in popularity following the Russian invasion of… Read More ›
G7 rejects Russia’s demand for paying Russian LNG supplies in Rubles
In a statement Germany’s German economy and climate protection minister Robert Habeck said, energy ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized countries have rejected demands by Russian President Vladimir Putin to pay for Russian gas in Rubles. “All G7 ministers… Read More ›
CVC Capital Partners submits non-binding bid for 49% stake in Telecom Italia’s enterprise services arm
As per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, CVC Capital Partners has submitted a non-binding expression of interest for a stake up to 49% in Telecom Italia’s (TIM) enterprise services arm. The non-binding approach targets a business of… Read More ›
Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group to start accepting orders for its new electric SUV
In a statement China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group said, it will start accepting orders for its Hengchi 5 electric sport utility vehicle, “imminently”; to this end it will open sales centres in 15 major cities across the country. The company… Read More ›
Giving some serious thought on building new social media platform: Elon Musk
In a tweet, Elon Musk said, he is giving some “serious thought” on building a new social media platform. This was in response to a Twitter user’s question on whether he would consider building a social media platform based on… Read More ›
EV component manufacturer Vitesco receives orders worth $2.20 billion
In a statement Vitesco‘s Chief Executive Andreas Wolf said, the company had received a $2.20 billion (2 billion euros) order to produce a component for electric vehicles (EVs). Wolf did not name the client. Last year the company had forecast… Read More ›
Gas shipments to Europe via Ukraine continuing: Gazprom
Late on Sunday, Russian energy giant Gazprom said, supply of liquid natural gas to Europe via Ukraine in line with requests from European consumers is continuing. LNG requests stood at 109.6 million cubic metres (mcm) for March 27, slightly up from… Read More ›
British police arrest 7 alleged Lapsus$ hackers
In a significant development, the British police have arrested 7 people following a series of hacks by the Lapsus$ hacking group which targeted companies including Microsoft Corp and Okta Inc. The authentication services of San Francisco-based Okta Inc are used by… Read More ›