By placing private funds in its manufacturing sector, which has been traditionally weak at best, China is aiming to capitalize the experience it has gained with its European partners and boost this sector which has been plagued by a host… Read More ›
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The finer points of the Bombardier Airbus deal
Ever wondered why suddenly the Canadian government selected Airbus when it was actively courting greater economic ties with China following Trump’s threat of tearing apart and renegotiating NAFTA agreement? This makes an interesting read. According to five sources familiar with… Read More ›
Reimposing economic sanctions on Tehran risks handing an upper hand to Iranian hardliners in negotiations with the West
Any form of reactionary based out of its domestic policy on the international theatre is likely to have significant impact on not only the U.S. economy but on regions surrounding Iran. On Saturday, Germany’s foreign minister warned that the U.S…. Read More ›
Peugeot SA to sell high-end SUVs in Brazil to lift its market share
French carmaker Peugeot aims to not only boost sales volumes but the company’s image as well in Brazil, one of the 5 priority markets for cars in the world. In a significant development that is aimed at improving French carmaker… Read More ›
Amazon looking to expand its footprint in France
Amazon is on the prowl in France. The online retailer aims at entering the country either theough the acquisition route or buying a stake in a French supermarket. French Newspaper Le Monde has reported citing sources familiar with the matter… Read More ›
French industrial giant Alstom SA agrees to merge with German engineering giant Siemens AG
The industrial giants have agreed to stand shoulder to shoulder to withstand the assault of China state-owned railways – CRRC Corp Ltd. In a significant development, French industrial group Alstom SA has agreed to merge its railways business with its… Read More ›
U.S. refiners exporting sulfur heavy crude before the Oct. 1 deadline which sets stricter sulfur standards
The demand for light sweet crude, with lower sulfur content, is set to peak in the near future. On Monday, an executive from Enterprise Products disclosed that the demand for U.S. light sweet crude is could potentially go northwards since… Read More ›
Kia Motors hires Pierre Leclercq as its lead designer
Leclercq has worked earlier for a Chinese company, and he knows the kind of designs the Chinese prefer. In a move aimed at reversing its fortunes in China, Kia Motors Corp has hired former BMW designer Pierre Leclercq as head… Read More ›
Britain to unconditionally commit to security cooperation within Europe
A document which details Britain’s future commitments, including security, with EU has been released by the British government. In a development of far reaching consequences, Britain has stated it was unconditionally committed to the security situation in Europe. These disclosures… Read More ›
The Japanese Yen and the Euro are rising against the USD following Pyongyang’s testing its nuclear device
Although North Korea’s move have seen many investors moving to Japanese assets, many investors worry that in the event of an actual war, these very assets may lose their shine. With North Korea raising the ante, gold, the Japanese yen,… Read More ›