Although the U.S. aim could be portrayed as being noble and patriotic – that of reducing the U.S. trade deficit, – the demands of negotiators however risk risk derailing the highly integrated supply chains that U.S. manufactures depend on; it… Read More ›
Sustainability
EU extends helping hands to May firming her position of leadership in the British government
Here is how EU’s leaders plan on breaking the deadlock in the Brexit negotiations. Leaders from the European Union may extend an olive branch to British Prime Minister Theresa May in the deadlocked Brexit negotiations next week. The move could… Read More ›
How Alibaba Was Helped To Become An E-Commerce Giant By Jack Ma’s Foresight
It’s best to prepare early if there’s a change coming, believes Alibaba Executive Chairman Jackc Ma. Fending off competition on its home turf from online marketplace eBay well in its early days, that philosophy served Alibaba, now a Chinese e-commerce behemoth. “When we see… Read More ›
U.S. President Donald Trump nominates Barry Myers as the head of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Oppositions to Barry Myers’ nomination stem from the fact that in 2005, AccuWeather working with then-Senator Rick Santorum had backed, unsuccessfully, a proposal that would have limited dissemination of National Weather Service forecasts on websites. If it would have gone… Read More ›
NAFTA and its implications for U.S. & Mexican businesses
Here’s how the Trump Administration protectionism could impact the North American economy as a whole. Here’s how protectionism is relevant in an increasingly inter-connected world economy. According to Business leaders attending the U.S. – Mexico CEO conference whose agenda focuses… Read More ›
Honeywell International considers spinning off its non-core assets as part of streamlining its business
As per sources, the Honeywell is mulling the creation of at least two new public limited companies as a result of the spin-off, one of which could include its aerospace business. GE is also in the process of spinning-off or… Read More ›
Amid Mounting Losses, Trump Boosts Loans to Scottish Golf Courses
U.S. President Donald Trump has bene forced to pour more cash into the properties to cover the shortfall at his Scottish golf resorts after the property faced mounting losses last year. According to accounts filed in the U.K., while revenue… Read More ›
The Economic Reforms That Trump Has Been Trying To Deliver Is Touted By IF Chief Lagarde
Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund is of the view that business regulations need to be cut, immigration policies need to be overhauled, investment need to be made in infrastructure programs and tax system needs to be reformed in the United… Read More ›
End To Worst Downturn In History Envisioned By Offshore Rig Firms
Led by oil firms’ growing demand for harsh-environment exploration and triggering multi-billion dollar tie-ups among drillers hoping to profit, executives said that demand for offshore rig rental globally is starting to recover from its worst ever downturn. Energy companies are… Read More ›
In a strategic shift, U.S. South Korea trade talks gain momentum
As per the U.S. Census Bureau, the trade deficit between the two nations have dropped significantly in June 2017. In a positive development that is likely to pave way for future trade talks, South Korea disclosed it was open to… Read More ›