Leaders from the European Union are set to meet next month to discuss surging energy prices with governments scrambling to cushion households from the soaring prices. Benchmark European gas prices have shot up by more than 300% this year because… Read More ›
HR & Organization
Shortage of truck drivers ripple through British economy
On Wednesday, in a statement British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, the government was preparing to ensure fuel supply chains were running smoothly for the run-up to Christmas as he tried to quell public fears of panic buying of fuel… Read More ›
US and EU Trade and Tech council to meet on Sept 29 in Pittsburgh
According to senior officials from the Biden Administration, the United States and the European Union are scheduled to discuss the global shortage of semiconductors, tech competition and artificial intelligence (AI) during their first Trade and Tech Council (TTC) meeting scheduled… Read More ›
Activision Blizzard settles discrimination, sexual harassment claims with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
In a statement videogame publisher Activision Blizzard along with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said, they have agreed to settle claims over sexual harassment and discrimination in the company’s workplace. Under the agreement, Activision has committed to create a… Read More ›
Greece boosts military ties with France, to announce defense deal today
In a statement Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, Athens has been talking to Paris to boost defence ties. The development comes at a time when Greece is aiming to boost the capabilities of its armed forces. In 2020, Greece… Read More ›
Credit Suisse pays back $400M to investors in insolvent supply chain finance funds linked to Greensill
On Monday, in a statement Credit Suisse said, it is set to pay back another $400 million tranche to investors in insolvent supply chain finance funds linked to Greensill. “The fifth payment of proceeds from the recovery of assets underlying the… Read More ›
Rolls Royce sells ITP Aero unit to consortium led by Bain Capital Private for $2.0 billion
In a statement Rolls-Royce said, it has agreed to sell its Spanish unit ITP Aero for $2.0 billion (1.7 billion euros) to a consortium led by Bain Capital Private. The development sees the British engineering company closing in on its… Read More ›
Multiple ships of various nationalities supplying goods to North Korea in breach of UN sanctions: UK
In a statement Britain said, it had collected evidence of multiple ships from various countries apparently breaching United Nations sanctions on North Korea which ban the sale of fuel to the country. HMS Richmond, a British frigate, has been taking… Read More ›
UK’s Labour Party aims to impose new taxes on landlords and shareholders
Britain’s opposition Labour Party hinted that it would impose new taxes on the wealthy, including shareholders and landlords, if it comes to power at the next election. In an interview, Labour’s would-be finance minister Rachel Reeves said, “I do think… Read More ›
Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou returns to China in quid pro quo
In a significant development, Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived back in China after fighting U.S. extradition for around three years, in yet another sign of weakening global clout of the United States. The move also reflects a change… Read More ›