The outcome of a poll involving 68 economists on the probable impact of on-going Brexit negotiations, makes an interesting read. With Brexit negotiations showing signs of progress, it is likely that they will probably end in a free trade deal,… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
GM’s Chinese venture to recall nearly 1 million cars for fuel tank related issues
China, home to the world’s biggest car market, is seeing a steep increase in recalls in recent years. On Friday, China’s quality watchdog stated, one of General Motors Co’s China ventures will be recalling almost 1 million vehicles due to… Read More ›
Casino resorts are likely to attract big money in Japan
The global gambling industry’s focus is now on Japan where its potential is skyhigh. Among the forerunning in the race to win gambling licenses are U.S. operators MGM Resorts International and Las Vegas Sands Corp. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd… Read More ›
Western Digital Corp to settle legal dispute surrounding its $18 billion sale of its flash memory unit to a Bain Capital led consortium
While this will bring much needed closure to the case, Toshiba can now allocate more resources to its other disputes including the potential delisting of its stock from the Tokyo Exchange. According to a Bloomberg report, Western Digital Corp and… Read More ›
Rare Aggressive Tactic Used By The US To Launch Anti-Dumping Cases Against Chinese Aluminum Producers
For the first time in 20 years, anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty cases against China have been self-initiated by the U.S. Commerce department which has used its discretionary powers to do so. Imports worth $600 million of common alloy aluminum… Read More ›
Nestle deepens its investments in Cuba, lays foundation for $55 million coffee and biscuit factory
Being Nestle third joint venture, this new factory has the potential to double Nestle current turnover of $135 million in the near term. In a significant development, Nestle laid the foundation stone for a $55 million coffee and biscuits factory… Read More ›
Roark Capital Group acquires Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion
The development marks the latest purchase of a restaurant, in a streak of acquisitions by privately held firms in this industry. On Tuesday,, following Roark Capital Group’s disclosure that it will be purchasing Buffalo Wild Wings Inc for $2.4 billion,… Read More ›
Investors increasingly gravitating towards crypto-currencies
Although the issuance of initial coin offerings (ICO) have under regulatory scrutiny in the U.S, investors are expertly straddling borders with ease and are flocking to offshore destinations to raise millions in a matter of minutes. Interestingly, investors who are… Read More ›
Britain wants to see sustainable tech companies grow
The Nobel Sustainable Trust along with Sustainable Technology Investors Ltd (STIL) have created a venture fund aiming to tap this new source of funding, which, in turn, is aimed at fighting the effects of climate change. Whoever said green technology… Read More ›