The strategic deal will strengthen New Zealand’s diplomatic ties to the United States and underscores the government’s will to vigorously increase patrolling and surveillance operations in the region. On Monday, New Zealand’s Defense Minister Ron Mark stated, New Zealand has… Read More ›
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U.S. aims to target Chinese goods $500 billion
U.S. efforts aimed at balancing its trade deficit with China, could significantly impact its strategic “Made in China 2025” policy. A reduction in Beijing’s global trade surplus is likely to have wide ranging cascading effects on its economy and its… Read More ›
Chen Feng to be sole chairman of China’s HNA Group
Following the untimely death of its co-founder Wang Jian, shares held by him of the debt-laden aviation-to-financial services conglomerate will be transferred to either a China-based charity or a New York-based foundation, which together hold a controlling stake in the… Read More ›
Japan’s Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp to buy Praxair Inc’s European businesses for $5.9 billion
The purchase is contingent on the planned Praxair-Linde deal going through which is subject to regulatory approval. On Thursday, Japan’s Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp disclosed that it had agreed to acquire some of Praxair Inc’s European businesses for $5.9 billion… Read More ›
Boeing’s acquisition of Embraer’s commercial aviation division in final stage of negotiations
The deal could potential the creation of a new company controlled by Boeing which will focus on commercial aviation while Embraer would stick to creating business jets and aircrafts for defense. As per a report by Brazil’s largest financial newspaper… Read More ›
China’s temporary ban of Micron Technology’s chip sales in China sours mood of investors towards semiconductor stocks
Market sentiments are likely to be choppy ahead of July 6 – the date on which the United States is set to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods worth $34 billion. Following China banning the sale of Micron Technology’s chip… Read More ›
Barnes & Noble Inc searching for new CEO
Having terminated the services of its CEO citing violations of policies, the Nook tablet maker is now on the hunt for a replacement CEO. Barnes & Noble Inc stated it has discontinued the services of its CEO Demos Parneros citing… Read More ›
NTIA recommends blocking China Mobile from accessing U.S. market citing threats to national security
From a purely commercial perspective, blocking China Mobile from accessing the U.S. market is unlikely to make any material impact since the bulk of its income is derived from the domestic market. A post by the U.S. National Telecommunications and… Read More ›
Major Chinese banks supporting yuan by selling USD
The downturn of the Chinese yuan underscores investor concerns vis-a-vis the growing trade row between the United States and China. On July 6, U.S. tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods are set to kick in. On Tuesday, according… Read More ›
Slapping tariffs on car & car parts exports will only harm U.S. auto industry by $294 billion: EU
A hike in tariffs on EU’s automotive exports to the U.S. will not only impact the U.S. GDP by $13-$14 billion and bring no improvements to its current account balance it will also cost the United States 120,000 jobs. Slapping… Read More ›