The development is politically sensitive given that the Swedish government has a 37% stake in Telia. According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Nordic telecoms operator Telia’s nearly $1 billion bid for Bonnier Broadcasting is facing a… Read More ›
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Amazon.com’s Polish workers demand doubling of their salaries
Amazon.com is facing a labor issue which could ultimately lead to a strike. Trade unions have given Amazon 7 days to come up with workable solution. On Thursday, in a development that marks the latest labor dispute at the world’s… Read More ›
U.S. sanctions on metals exports against international commitments: Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump is clamping down on Iran’s export revenue streams so as to force it to change its political stance on Israel. On Thursday, a spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry stated, U.S. sanctions on its metals are against… Read More ›
BMW takes steps to mitigate escalating U.S.-China trade war
BMW’s strategic decision comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump raising the stakes for China in the trade war by saying he is willing to slap tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.S. worth $200 billion. BMW’s Chief… Read More ›
Deutsche Lufthansa to make non-binding bid for Thomas Cook’s Condor
Although Lufthansa’s bid includes an option to purchase the remaining airlines of Thomas Cook, Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa’s CEO however stated, it is unlikely that this will be allowed given antitrust regulations. On Tuesday, Lufthansa’s Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Spohr stated,… Read More ›
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He to travel to Washington on Thursday: South China Morning Post
Trump’s threat of adding additional tariffs ion $200 billion exports of Chinese goods to the U.S. is most likely seen as a negotiating tactics by Beijing. On Monday, in a move that essentially underscores the impact U.S. trade tariffs are… Read More ›
Trump likely to further hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods this week
The move signals U.S. resolve and intent that it means business. Systemic concerns it has put across to China have to be addressed and resolved. Dilly dallying delaying tactics will not be entertained. In a development that underscores the United… Read More ›
Volkswagen sets aside $6.16 billion for contingent liabilities arising out of emission scandal
The diesel emission cheating scandal has so far cost Volkswagen 30 billion euros. Volkswagen’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) disclosed, the carmaker has provisioned $6.16 billion (5.5 billion euros) in contingent liabilities in order to cover the cost of potential liabilities… Read More ›
SEC investigating PG&E’s losses and public disclosures related to 2017, 2018 wildfires
PG&E is of the opinion that regulators are likely to conclude that its equipment started the wildfires, the deadliest in California’s history, which resulted in the death of 86 people and caused billions of dollars in liabilities. In a significant… Read More ›
GM’s $1billion investment in Missouri is contingent on receiving state incentives
The incentive package sought by GM will require clearance from the state’s legislature. According to state officials from Missouri, General Motors Co is weighing its options of investing $1 billion in its assembly plant in the state, where it currently… Read More ›