According to a consent order, Honda Motor Co has agreed to a settlement of $85 million following an investigation by most U.S. states into its use of defective Takata airbag inflators in its vehicles. The investigation by most U.S. states… Read More ›
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Vietnam attracting many foreign investors relocating from China
Having proclaimed success in contain the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, Vietnam is positioning itself as the business-friendly country, capitalizing on demand from international manufacturers who are looking to diversify their supply chains away from China. Vietnam has reported just… Read More ›
China faces double whammy from coronavirus infections and African Swine flu, food security at risk
On Monday, an official from China’s agriculture ministry stated, its farm production and market operations face significant challenges this year and faces a double threat of imported coronavirus cases as well as African swine fever. During a video conference on… Read More ›
Trump set to announce news guidelines on re-opening of the U.S. economy from lockdowns
U.S. President Donald Trump said, data suggests that the United States has passed the peak on new coronavirus infections and that he would soon announce “new guidelines” for reopening the economy later today on Thursday. “The battle continues but the… Read More ›
COVID-19 data from China, Russian, North Korea and Iran are hard to chart: U.S. Intelligence
According to sources familiar with an intelligence reporting, U.S. spy agencies are finding it hard to put together a precise picture of the world’s coronavirus outbreaks. There are serious gaps in their ability to assess the situation in China, North… Read More ›
James Monsees to step down from e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc stated, its co-founder James Monsees plans on stepping down from the company as an adviser and member of its board. In an internal memo, Monsees, who had previously been the company’s chief product officer, said… Read More ›
Economic impact of coronavirus grips Chinese market
On Monday, China’s commodity and stock markets fell steeply in the first trading session after an extended Lunar New Year break, with investors dumping risky assets in response to heightened fears over the outbreak of the coronavirus across China. The… Read More ›
Embattled PG&E to expand board to 15 directors
PG&E is facing crushing liabilities following deadly wildfires in 2017 and 2018 which killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes. In a development that resolves a months long battle with activist shareholder BlueMountain Capital Management LLC, California utility… Read More ›
Takata Corp files for bankruptcy in Japan and in the U.S.
The company has got itself a sponsor from U.S.-based Key Safety Systems which is owned by China’s Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. Japanese airbag manufacturer, Takata Corp which found itself in the centre of one of the auto industry’s biggest ever… Read More ›