On Monday, in a statement the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific stated, airport passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to shrink by 24% due to China’s coronavirus, thus causing a loss of $3 billion in airport revenues. Cancellation… Read More ›
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JetBlue, United Airlines implementing spending cuts backed on reduced air travel demand
JetBlue Airways Corp and United Airlines Holdings Inc have cut down flights and have implemented cost controls measures in the wake of China’s coronavirus spreading in the United States depressing travel demand. In a letter to employees, United Airlines announced… Read More ›
Britain’s accounting watchdog FRC examining Ernst and Young’s audit of Thomas Cook
The development signals a growing move by Britain’s financial watchdog to scrutinize audits conducted by the Big Four accounting firms. Following a collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook, Britain’s Financial Reporting Council has begun an investigation into the travel company’s… Read More ›
U.S. trade action hammer’s China’s producer price Index to lowest in 3 years
While China’s producer price index (PPI) fell to its 3 year low, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 2.8% in July. On Friday, in a development that underscores the effectiveness of Washington’s trade action against Beijing, China’s factory gate… Read More ›
Crude oil prices likely to be more stable in 2019: Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak’s comments come in the wake of crude oil prices falling by more than a third this quarter. With the price of crude falling by more than a third this quarter, Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak… Read More ›
Chinese exports to the U.S. continues despite U.S. tariffs
Although China’s July exports to the U.S. is marginally lower than June, data shows its exports to the United States has accelerated ahead of the imposition of more tariffs. Despite the rumblings coming from in the intensifying trade war between… Read More ›
Angry Bird developers set to open game studio in London
It plans on hiring nearly 20 people for its project which involves creating characters for massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. In 2016, Rovio booked a small profit in comparison to 2015’s loss. The fall of the British sterling has a… Read More ›
Brexit has made British companies vulnerable to acquisitions
The shock verdict has led to a fall of business and investor confidence in the British economy. The fall of the pound has made the UK companies easy picking for foreign companies who have snapped up lucrative deals. The shocking… Read More ›