One of the ways out of this pickle is to reform the World Trade Organization, opined French finance minister Bruno Le Maire. On Friday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire stated, the world is facing a cold war over trade…. Read More ›
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Exxon Mobile Corp eyeing multi-billion upgrade of its Singapore refinery
The potential development comes ahead of the introduction of global shipping fuel rules, set to be introduced in 2020, which see sulphur component in marine fuel dip to 0.5% from 3.5%. According to a senior executive from Exxon Mobil Corp,… Read More ›
USMCA spares Canada and Mexico from Trump’s potential 25% auto tariffs
If Trump acted on his threat to impose 25% tariffs on global automobiles exported to the United States, subject to a quota regime, auto exports from Canada and Mexico would be largely exempted from this potential threat. According to a… Read More ›
Global expenditure on advertising to grow at 4.5% through 2018: Zenith
The bulk of the spending on advertising will be allocated to social media ads and paid searches on search engines. As per a report prepared by Zenith, an industry forecaster, companies across the globe would have spend nearly $581 billion… Read More ›
China to publish white paper on trade war with U.S.
Xinhua’s report has not provided any details other than the the time the report is set to be published and that it will include “facts and China’s position”. On Monday, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported that Beijing’s state council… Read More ›
Chung Eui-sun appointed to chief vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
Chung Eui-sun role includes helping the company manage trade dynamics in major markets midst a deteriorating global trading condition. On Friday, Hyundai Motor Group disclosed it has appointed Chung Eui-sun, who was so far vice chairman of the Hyundai Motor… Read More ›
Nissan signs up U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka as its next brand ambassador
The move is aimed at tapping Osaka’s youth, drive and Japanese roots to appeal to younger client base. On Thursday, Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co stated, it has signed up U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka as its next brand ambassador…. Read More ›
EU should play a more influential role internationally: EU President Jean-Claude Juncker
Is it not absurd that Europe pays 300 billion euros a year in US dollars while importing only 2% of its energy imports from the U.S.? On Wednesday, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called on the European Union to promote… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank to maintain global presence
Christian Sewing has made it lucidly clear to investors that Deutsche Bank will maintain its global presence and support its customer’s global businesses. On Wednesday, Deutsche Bank’s CEO Christian Sewing told a banking conference that Germany’s biggest lender will stick… Read More ›
Japan’s Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp to buy Praxair Inc’s European businesses for $5.9 billion
The purchase is contingent on the planned Praxair-Linde deal going through which is subject to regulatory approval. On Thursday, Japan’s Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp disclosed that it had agreed to acquire some of Praxair Inc’s European businesses for $5.9 billion… Read More ›