In a significant development, the Trump administration has further bolstered an executive order barring U.S. investors from purchasing securities of Chinese military-controlled companies. There is some disagreement among U.S. agencies on how tough to make the directive. In a statement,… Read More ›
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Leaked database reveals framework of China’s mass infiltration at companies, consulates, defense firms
In a significant development, in a report The Mail said, loyal members of the Chinese Communist Party have infiltrated some of the UK’s leading companies, as well as universities and the British consulates. The Mail’s report is based on a… Read More ›
S&P Global Inc in advanced negotiations to acquire HIS Markit for $44 Billion
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, S&P Global Inc is in advanced talks to acquire IHS Markit Ltd for around $44 billion. The deal, which will see the consolidation of two major data providers, is likely to… Read More ›
U.S. ban on sourcing of cotton and other textiles from Xinjiang will impact global major clothing brands
According to a report from the New York Times late on Monday, the United States is weighing a potential ban on some or all products made with cotton from China’s Xinjiang region which Beijing is housing minority Muslims in modern… Read More ›
PayPal makes splash into Australia’s buy-now-pay-later sector, hammers Australia’s Afterpay’s share prices
On Wednesday, shares of Australia’s Afterpay Ltd as well as its smaller consumer lenders tumbled for a second day following the entry of U.S. giant PayPal into the buy-now-pay-later sector which sent investors scrambling to re-price its stocks. Shares of… Read More ›
Nasdaq to heighten IPO listing transparency, place minimum value on size of IPO
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Nasdaq Inc is set to unveil stricter regulations on initial public offerings (IPOs). The move is aimed at bringing increased transparency, especially for some Chinese companies, who want to debut on… Read More ›
Starbucks enters into strategic partnership with Sequoia Capital China
On Monday, Starbucks said it has entered into a strategic partnership with Sequoia Capital China, an investment firm, which will will see the two companies making strategic join investments in China’s technology sector. In a statement Starbucks said, the partnership… Read More ›
1.5 trillion euros required for small & medium sized companies for mitigating coronavirus crisis: EU Economics Commissioner
In an interview to German magazine Der Spiegel, the European Union’s Economics Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said, the EU would need around $1.63 trillion (1.5 trillion euros) to mitigate issues revolving around the coronavirus crisis. “The Eurogroup has now made proposals… Read More ›
Disney enters into $5 billion credit agreement
In a statement, Walt Disney Co stated, it has entered into an unsecured credit agreement for $5 billion. The deal comes at a time when companies across industries are scrambling to bolster their liquidity to cope with the fallout of… Read More ›
Japan extends March 31 financial year end reporting to Sept. 30
On Tuesday, in a statement Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso stated, Tokyo has decided that it will allow companies to extend the deadline for submission of securities and financial reports until the end of September. The decision comes midst difficulties… Read More ›