An increase in travel warnings by various governments and a drop in demand for tickets from passengers bound for China because of the fast spread of the coronavirus outbreak, decisions to suspend or scale back more direct flights to China’s… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
New Report Claims Gig Economy Workers Fall In A Trap Of Existence
According to the claims of a new report, the workers who are participating in the gig economy are being forced to devote ever-more time on the platforms of companies such as Uber and Deliveroo to maintain financial stability even though… Read More ›
Brazil’s antitrust regulator Cade approves Boeing-Embraer deal
According to a statement on Brazil’s antitrust regulator Cade’s website, it has approved Boeing Co’s acquisition of Embraer SA’s commercial aviation division without restrictions. Boeing and Embraer welcomed the move with the former saying it remained confident of the deal… Read More ›
Loopholes in Canadian real-estate law allows money laundering
According to a report from Transparency International (TI), loopholes in Canadian law are allowing a “corrupt elite” to use the housing market for laundering money. TI’s report found at least ten problem areas in law that deals with real estate… Read More ›
Greater Protectionist Antitrust Rules Being Planned By The EU
The European Union is planning to overhaul its industrial policy with the aim of creating an environment where European companies can do better at the global market. As a part of that plan, the EU wants to implement more stringent… Read More ›
US Wants A Trade Deal With UK By This Year After Brexit
The United States treasury secretary has said that the US intends to come to an agreement on trade after Brexit with the UK by this year. It is possible for the UK to negotiate trade deals simultaneously with the US… Read More ›
Despite US Pressure, UK’s Plans For Digital Tax Backed By Tech Regulator Of Europe
The plans of the United Kingdom to press ahead with imposing digital tax despite opposition from the United States president Donald Trump has been supported by the European Union’s leading tech regulator. She was a “strong supporter” of national digital… Read More ›
Spread Of Coronavirus Has Significantly Impacted China’s Travel & Tourism
The travel and tourism sector of China is now feeling the brunt of the concerns and fears surrounding the spread of the coronavirus. This potential public health hazard has come just before that time of the year where more than… Read More ›
Trump scheduled to sign USMCA on Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign a trade pact between the United States, Canada and Mexico on Wednesday during a ceremony at the White House, said an administration official while adding, invitations for attending the event has already… Read More ›
US Will Consider Increasing Tariffs On UK Cars If Digital Tax Is Imposed
If a tax on digital services is imposed by the United Kingdom, the United States could consider imposing additional tariffs on cars that are manufactured in the UK, said the US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Any taxes on digital companies… Read More ›