Fresh import tariffs on some French and German goods will be imposed by the Unite3d States as a part of a running trade dispute with the European countries. Some specific non-sparkling wine, cognac and other grape brandies along with… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Scotland will be back soon, Europe: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
With the united Kingdom completing its transition period out of the European Union, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stated Scotland would soon be back in the bloc. “Scotland will be back soon, Europe,” tweeted Sturgeon on Twitter at 2300 GMT…. Read More ›
Chinese regulators intensify crackdown on Jack Ma’s companies
In a development that marks an intensification in the cracking down on Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s financial technology empire, Chinese regulators are reviewing equity investments held by Ant Group Co Ltd in dozens of companies, said three sources with knowledge… Read More ›
FTSE Russell, S&P Dow Jones Indices, MSCI delete more Chinse companies from global benchmarks
In a significant development, global index publisher FTSE Russell stated it will delete more Chinese companies from its global benchmarks following the Trump administration strengthening an executive order barring U.S. investment in Chinese firms which have military backing. On Monday,… Read More ›
Trump Administration bolsters executive order barring U.S. investment in Chinese companies
In a significant development, the Trump administration has further bolstered an executive order barring U.S. investors from purchasing securities of Chinese military-controlled companies. There is some disagreement among U.S. agencies on how tough to make the directive. In a statement,… Read More ›
Cross border traffic main irritant in UK-Spain negotiations: Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya
On Tuesday, in a statement Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said, the main burr that needs ironing out in negotiations between Britain and Spain is Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status. London and Madrid are negotiating how to police the land border… Read More ›
Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Could Be Approved By UK This Week
The United Kingdom is likely to approve usage of the Covid-19 vaccine developed jointly by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford in this week. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of the country will approve the vaccine for use… Read More ›
Threats Of Plastic Surgery Pictures In UK Being Made Public By Hackers
Hackers, who broke into the IT network of a large cosmetic surgery chain and stole data, are now threatening to publish the data which includes patients’ before and after photos. The ransomware attack has been confirmed by the Hospital Group… Read More ›
Europe Aims To End Pandemic With Roll Out Of Mass Vaccination
Europe initiated a continent wide vaccination programme against Covid-19 at an unprecedented scale on Sunday with the aim of ending the pandemic that had taken a heavy toll on economies and killed more than 1.7 million people globally. Contracts with… Read More ›
Slovakia, Hungary start vaccinating against COVID-19
Slovakia has started vaccinating its population against the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 disease on Saturday, following a joined coordinated push by the European Union against the global pandemic. Vladimir Krcmery, a member of the government’s Pandemic Commission, was the first person in… Read More ›