Odebrecht is facing a ban in winning future contracts in Panama unless it cooperates with Panamian authorities. With Brazil’s Odebrecht having admitted to bribing officials in Panama and other countries to snag government contracts, Panama has stated it will now… Read More ›
Sustainability
U.S. Nuclear Acquisition Makes Toshiba Signal Hit of ‘Billions of Dollars’
In a shock warning that sent its stock tumbling 12 percent and rekindled concerns about its accounting acumen, Toshiba Corp said it may have to book several billion dollars in charges related to a U.S. nuclear power acquisition. Potentially requiring… Read More ›
VW agrees to spend additional $1 billion to fix more of its 3.0 engine cars in the U.S
Volkswagen will buyback or fix another 80,000 3.0 litre diesel vehicles in the U.S for which it will spend 1, and up to 105,000 2.0 litre vehicles in Canada. In strategic efforts aimed at putting the emission cheating scandal behind… Read More ›
Alternative Investment Management Association outlines its wishlist before Brexit negotiations
European Securities and Markets Authority gives a preview of how British hedge funds and private credit assets could tap EU’s single market bloc after Brexit. Before Brexit negotiations begins, a British hedge fund group has laid out its wishlist, which… Read More ›
EU close to sealing free trade pact with Japan
The United States’ loss is Europe’s gain.
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi to have a common platform for EVs
As a result of this collaboration, the prices of their offerings could drop by as much as 1/5 of Nissan’s leaf price tag. As per Japanese business daily, the Nikkei has reported that Renault, Mitsubishi Motors Corp and Nissan Motor… Read More ›
Scotland prefers to remain within the EU
On Tuesday the Scottish government will examine various proposals on how it can remain within the EU. These proposals could potentially deliver a body blow to the UK’s posturing of a united front. In the coming week, Scotland is set… Read More ›
Wind power gains prominence at the expense of solar
The new administration in the United States is promoting wind power at the cost of solar through extended tax cuts. With the U.S. Congress extending generous tax credits for renewable energy projects, wind industry in the country is thriving. However,… Read More ›
General Motors to expand testing & production of self-driving cars
GM to build next generation self-driving cars in its factory in Michigan. In a strategic development that signals General Motor’s potential launch of new self-driving vehicles, the company’s CEO, Mary Barra has disclosed that the automaker will be expanding… Read More ›
EU set to gain clearing house business after Brexit
The relocation of the multi-billion-euro business to a city within the EU is likely to happen once Britain leaves the bloc. As per an official from the European Union, the bloc is considering legislative measures to relocate London’s euro-denominated clearing… Read More ›