The deal had earlier prompted lodging of a complaint by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association to the European Commission and the German Federal Cartel Office thus triggering an investigation by the German Enforcer. Both regulators have now welcomed the… Read More ›
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Toshiba considering selling its stake to Western Digital at its NAND flash memory plant
Although Toshiba is yet evaluating its options, the move will boost its capital base. As per a source who has been briefed on the discussions, Toshiba Corp is in talks to sell its minority stake in its flash memory business… Read More ›
Britain’s “Hard Brexit” strategy could trigger independence of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Hammering out a swift trade deal with the U.S. promises to be the easy part, Brexit negotiations and dealing with its geopolitical fallout is likely to pose significant challenges to the United Kingdom. Britain’s Prime Minister, Theresa May has finally… Read More ›
Blockchain technology could provide a saving of $12 billion a year – Accenture
Accenture’s report is based on concrete estimates based on the analysis of actual cost data from 8 of the world’s 10 biggest banks. Going by a report prepared by Accenture, the world’s biggest investment banks could trim their infrastructure costs… Read More ›
Renewable-Energy Business in Middle East Targeted by Enel CEO
Following the fall in oil prices and as oil-rich Gulf countries take advantage of the falling cost of solar power to diversify their energy supplies, Rome-based utility owner Enel SpA is targeting renewables projects in Saudi Arabia and the United… Read More ›
Shepherded by Trump GM to announce $1 billion investment at its U.S. plants
Despite the posturing of U.S. auto giants, the Trump administration is likely to lead to higher input costs, which could moderate the demand of SUVs, which is currently on a high, due to higher prices. According to a person who… Read More ›
Angry Bird developers set to open game studio in London
It plans on hiring nearly 20 people for its project which involves creating characters for massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. In 2016, Rovio booked a small profit in comparison to 2015’s loss. The fall of the British sterling has a… Read More ›
Davos study finds $12 trillion can be unlocked by developing UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The study finds that reducing food wastage and carbon trading alone could reap in $405 billion globally. Going by a study done by global leaders in business and finance, by implementing a few key developments goals, companies across the globe… Read More ›
U.S. eyeing Britain’s market with a quick deal after Brexit
After Brexit with a disconnected Britain peering for a major trading partner, Donald Trump aims to fill that void with U.S. manufactured goods. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has shot off yet salvo, saying ultimately Brexit will turn out to be… Read More ›
Essilor’s 46 billion euro merger with Luxottica creates ripples in the global eyewear market
The combined company will be headquartered in Paris and will be listed in the Paris Stock Exchange. As per two sources familiar with the knowledge at hand, France’s Essilor and Italy’s Luxottica have agreed to combine forces in order to… Read More ›