Although Trump’s ‘America First’ policy looks good on paper, the way it is being implemented could see more than 2 million jobs being lost n the very states that voted for Trump and his candidates. Following the imposition of stiff… Read More ›
France
Germany will assist its companies to do business with Iran: German Economic Minister Peter Altmaier
European powers, including France, Germany and Britain are willing to maintain the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear accord while pushing for talks encompassing a wider format which includes Iran’s ballistic missile program and its activities in Yemen and Syria. On Friday,… Read More ›
Strategic decision as to who will control Telecom Italia’s assets to be decided today
So as to protect Telecom Italia, Italy’s state lender, CDP, is likely to purchase a stake in the firm to protect its strategic assets. On Thursday, as per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, CDP, Italy’s state… Read More ›
French President Emmanuel Macron warns China against escalation in international trade wars
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce additional tariffs on China following an investigation into its trade policy and violation of U.S. intellectual property rights. On Thursday, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart Xi… Read More ›
Channel deepens digital push, takes minority stake in Farfetch
With Channel’s core strategy revolving around the exclusivity of its products its digital initiative is likely to differ from that of its peers, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, who prefer growth through sales, online and offline. On Monday, Channel, a top… Read More ›
L‘Oreal willing to buy Nestle’s 23% stake in its company, if it decides to sell: L‘Oreal’s CEO
Jean-Paul Agon, L‘Oreal CEO made these comments while releasing the firm’s 4th quarter results. On Friday, L‘Oreal Chief Executive stated, the French cosmetic giant is ready to purchase Nestle’s 23% stake in the firm if Nestle decides to sell it…. Read More ›
French antitrust probe could materially impact Electrolux’s financial statements
In the multi-year investigation, anitrust authorities in France have alleged that Electrolux along with other large white goods home appliance makers have collaborated to fix prices of their appliances. On Wednesday, Electrolux stated antitrust authorities in France are set to… Read More ›
Nestle to cut 400 jobs in France
Activist shareholder Third Point has applied increasing pressure to provide better returns of investment to shareholders. On Friday, Swiss food group Nestle stated that it plans on cutting 400 jobs in France in support services and HQ functions. The cost… Read More ›
Sherpa and ActionAid-Peuples drag Samsung Electronics to court over deceptive marketing practices in France
The complaint comes in the wake of France adopting a law which states that MNCs that sell their products in the country must respect the human rights of its employees as well as their work environment. On Thursday, two rights… Read More ›
China to place an order for 184 A320 narrow-body jets from Airbus: French President Emmanuel Macron
Although a formal deal is yet to be signed, Chinese President Xi Jinping has confirmed the placement of the order. On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed that the purchase of 184 A320 narrow-body jets from Airbus by China is… Read More ›