The Trump Administration has twice rejected Beijing appeal to cut steel overcapacity by 150 million tonnes. The Financial Times has reported citing sources familiar with the matter, U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a Chinese proposal to cut steel overcapacity… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
CBS acquires Australian broadcaster Ten Network Holdings Ltd
Since the deal involves Ten Network piling on more debt, it will be subject to scrutiny by its existing creditors and by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board. On Monday, in a significant development, the owner of the most watched… Read More ›
Uber chooses Dara Khosrowshahi as its CEO
A surprise nominee, Khosrowshahi has a brilliant track record at Expedia Inc. As per two sources familiar with the knowledge of the matter, Uber Technologies Inc has selected Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Expedia Inc, a travel company,… Read More ›
Apple to receive $207.8 million incentive for its data centers in Waukee, Iowa
Midwestern states have become a magnet for data centers of tech companies in the state. Apple has disclosed that it will build a $1.375 billion data center in Waukee, Iowa and receive $207.8 million in incentives from the Iowa Economic… Read More ›
After Brexit, Britain Wants EU To Accept Its Data Protection
Britain said it wants have its rules on data protection accepted by the bloc after it leaves and wanted to co-operate with the European Union over data protection, it said on Thursday. In order to ensure the flow of information… Read More ›
GE resumes talks with ABB over divesting its non-core industrial assets
The likelihood of a deal taking place is higher at this time since GE has lowered its expected selling price to around $2 billion, from its earlier $3 billion plus. As per sources familiar with the matter at hand, GE… Read More ›
Investors and venture capitalists tapping microflats for boosting growth in real estate
Net yields are pushing property developpers towards microflats as opposed to build-to-rent private apartments. In a development that has taken many in the real estate market by surprise, priced out of London’s traditional housing market, millennials are now opting to… Read More ›
Blackstone Group prepares IPO for Gates Global
The IPO could see Gates being valued at more than $7 billion, including debt. Sources familiar with the matter at hand have disclosed, Blackstone Group LP is exploring an IPO for Gates Global LLC. The development comes three years after… Read More ›
Eyeing Afghanistan’s dormant economic wealth, U.S. changes its Afgh-Pak strategy
This a significant strategic shift by the Trump Administration has potentially serious geo-economic consequences for the region and has the potential to bring about a turnaround in Afghanistan’s economy. With the U.S. Administrations deciding to secure Afghanistan from rogue elements,… Read More ›
Brazilian government likely to sell a portion of its stake in Eletrobras
This has the potential to open up Brazil’s power sector to private players. As per a Brazilian government source, the Brazilian government’s stake along with other state entities in Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, a power holding company, could be as… Read More ›