In a statement Indonesian carrier Garuda Indonesia said, air cargo firm PT My Indo Airlines has filed a lawsuit against it over failure to repay a debt. The court proposal had no immediate impact to Garuda’s operations, the company said… Read More ›
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Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna goes public through SPAC, $3.2 billion
Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna has agreed for a market listing in New York this year by merging itself with a U.S. special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that gives the Italian company a market value of $3.2 billion…. Read More ›
Travelers from France into Britain will have to quarantine: British Health Ministry
In a significant development Britain said, it is doing away with the planned easing of coronavirus rules for travelers from France, which was scheduled to take effect from Monday, because of the continued presence of the Beta variant of the… Read More ›
Market hasn’t factored longterm climate risks: Invesco survey
According to the results of a survey by Invesco, nearly a third of sovereign wealth funds and central banks have raised their focus on environmental, social and governance issues over the past year with the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic highlighting issues… Read More ›
UK CFOs double down capex as economy reopens
According to the results of a survey of chief finance officers, large businesses in Britain are surging ahead with post-lockdown investment plans. In a statement audit firm Deloitte said, its poll found CFOs were planning to increase investment, as well… Read More ›
Britain to end quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers from medium risk countries
In a significant development, British transport minister Grant Shapps said, London will share the details of a plan which aims to do away with quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers who return from medium risk countries. The potential move will boost… Read More ›
South Korea’s exports extends double digit growth, trade surplus at $4.44 billion
Exports from South Korea have grown consistently across 4 quarters, posting a double digit growth in June, propelled by a strong economic recovery in major markets globally and continued strong demand for memory chips and automobiles. In June, South Korean… Read More ›
European Commission’s monthly sentiment touches 21-year high midst reopening of economies
According to the results of the European Commission’s monthly sentiment survey for the 19 countries sharing the euro, the economic sentiment among these countries have touched a 21-year-high following an accelerated pace of COVID-19 vaccinations on the back of which… Read More ›
China’s PMI for June slips, exporters face unexpected pandemic induced challenges
In June, the pace of Chinese factory activity expanded at a moderate pace following an increase in prices of raw materials and disruptions in its export province of Guangdong which affected business activity. China’s official manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI)… Read More ›
Private equity firm Bridgepoint plans London listing
In a statement private equity firm Bridgepoint said, it plans to raise $416 million (300 million pounds) through an IPO to help funds its growth and repay debt. The decision for a listing on the London Stock Exchange comes in… Read More ›