Economic data shows EU’s largest economy to be chugging along fine, with the manufacturing sector producing healthy growth. In a significant development that bodes well for Germany and the European Union, industrial orders in Germany have risen twice as much… Read More ›
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UK & EU secure RBS with a $1.1 billion deal
The deal brings a finality to the issue related to the spin-off of RBS’ banking division that has been dogging it since years. The European Commission has concurred with a British government plan that frees the Royal Bank of Scotland… Read More ›
Fintech companies powering Britain’s growth despite Brexit
Fintech startups have drawn investments from venture capitalist companies, mainly based out of the U.S., and despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations, the inflow of funds has placed Britain third in the global race to attract venture capital funds. A… Read More ›
VW’s diesel cars lacking retrofitting updates will lose registration and be fined
If you own a diesel car from VW’s stables, you are likely to benefit reading this. The owners of Volkswagen vehicles that have been affected by the diesel emissions scandal please perk up and pay attention. The refusal to… Read More ›
Softbank, Greylock Partners, GM and others invest in Silicon Valley self-driving startup Nauto
Nauto has had the distinction of attracting big names from the auto industry in its funding rounds. Palo Alto-based Nauto, a Silicon Valley startup which develops software for self-driving vehicles, has disclosed it closed a $159 million series B funding… Read More ›
Britain sets Brexit terms – wants frictionless trade
Does this amount to wanting to have the cake and eat it too? EU’s chief Brexit negotiator had earlier made it amply clear, once Britain leaves the bloc, frictionless trade is not possible. In the wake of the shock outcome… Read More ›
EU concludes FTA with Japan – subject to terms of final negotiations
The political agreement, hammered out on the eve of the G20 meet, is dripping with symbolism. On Thursday, in a significant development, the European Union and Japan agreed to a free trade agreement in contrast to U.S. President Donald… Read More ›
EU’s draft document indicates EU’s negotiations stance
The insightful draft document strategically reveals EU’s stance in order to place negotiation goal posts so as to groom, prepare and speed up upcoming negotiations. As per a draft paper based on which Brexit negotiations will begin, the EU will… Read More ›
BMW to decide location of its electric Mini plant by Sept 30
The uncertainty surrounding Britain, especially after the outcome of its June 8 snap elections, is taking a toll on the health of its economy. As per a board member for sales at BMW, the carmaker will take a decision as… Read More ›
BMW to decide location of its electric Mini plant by Sept 30
The uncertainty surrounding Britain, especially after the outcome of its June 8 snap elections, is taking a toll on the health of its economy. As per a board member for sales at BMW, the carmaker will take a decision as… Read More ›