The risk profiles of tech companies, including Google, Facebook will increase if the United States withdraws from the TPP, especially in the light of the European Court of Justice’s ruling in the wake of mass surveillance in the United States…. Read More ›
Sustainability
Scotland prefers to remain with the EU than with Britain
On the very day British Brexit Minister, David Davis was in Brexit to meet EU’s chief negotiator, Scotland’s Brexit Minister, Mike Russel has made it amply clear that the country prefers to stay with the EU. According to Scotland’s lead… Read More ›
TPP meaningless without US participation – Japanese Prime Minister
On the campaign trail, Trump had called the TPP a job killer and a disaster. The withdrawal of the US from the 12-nation trade deal would make pointless. With U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stating he would withdraw from the pan-pacific… Read More ›
Volkswagen restructures labour force for manufacturing electric cars
This strategic move, agreed by its powerful labour unions, will significantly boost its profitability, help it put dieselgate-related costs behind and more importantly, place it as a strong competitor in tomorrow’s burgeoning market of electric vehicles. As per a source… Read More ›
Toyota Motor testing Mirai fuel-cell vehicle in China
This is in response to Beijing pushing auto manufacturers to sell low-emission cars vide friendly regulations and incentives. Toyota Motor Corp has disclosed that it is in the process of testing its Mirai fuel-cell vehicle in China. As per Hiroji… Read More ›
VW aiming to tap growing demand for NEVs in China
New Age Vehicles (NEVs) automakers are being wooed by China as it tries to mitigate pollution from gas guzzling traditions vehicles. Armed with incentives and friendly regulations, Beijing has applied it 2 child policy on automakers restricting their local footprint… Read More ›
Audi sees potential for 1 diesel model in its product mix in the U.S.
Discounting fears that the sale of its diesel cars will not hit levels before the emission scandal, Audi opines that there could still be a place for a diesel model in its product mix in the United States, since after… Read More ›
British government lacks strategic planning for Brexit: leaked Memo
While the contents of the memo have been leaked showing a government at odds with itself vis-à-vis Brexit, it would be prudent to be on guard, since this could be part of an overall strategy to make EU negotiators feel… Read More ›
Survey by Chartered Institute of Personnel Development shows business sentiment wallowing at its 4 year low
A tough negotiating stance by the Theresa May’s government will only up the risks of a hard Brexit. If the free-movement of labour, a key concept of the EU, is disagreed upon, business sentiments will dip even further, signalling a hard… Read More ›
Hyperloop One to have another funding round in early 2017
According to a feasibility study, if Hyperloop One were to connect Stockholm with Helsinki, the trip would take roughly 30 minutes. Using current transport systems you will have to take a ferry overnight through the Baltic. Hyperloop One’s founders have… Read More ›