Nippon Life Insurance’s move is in line with the insurance industry’s efforts to divert funds into foreign corporate bonds and alternative investments, however the rise of interest rates in the U.S. is likely to pose a challenge to its strategy… Read More ›
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Tokyo prosecutors raid Japanese construction firms over Maglev projects
The politically influenced construction industry in Japan has seen frequent alleged bid-rigging related issues crop up. The current issue revolves around laying maglev lines that link up Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. On Tuesday, prosecutors in Tokyo raided the headquarters of… Read More ›
Roark Capital Group acquires Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion
The development marks the latest purchase of a restaurant, in a streak of acquisitions by privately held firms in this industry. On Tuesday,, following Roark Capital Group’s disclosure that it will be purchasing Buffalo Wild Wings Inc for $2.4 billion,… Read More ›
Not much progress expected during fifth round of NAFTA talks
Despite the general lack of progress, the 2018 Mexican election promises to instill some fire into the negotiations. On Tuesday, negotiators from Canada, Mexico and the U.S., completed their fifth round of negotiations aimed at reworking the North American Free… Read More ›
Broadcom’s merger with Qualcomm likely to face intense antritrust scrutiny
This merger is likely to be one of the topics of discussion when U.S. President Donald Trump visits China. According to antitrust lawyers, with China itching to get into the semiconductors industry, the potential merger of chipmaker Broadcom Ltd with… Read More ›
The Trump administration likely to protect semiconductor, ship building and aluminum industries citing national security concerns
The Trump administration is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that American business interests are protected from those trying to exploit loopholes and weaknesses in existing treaties. Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Commerce Secretary has told the Wall Street Journal that… Read More ›
The British agricultural sector likely to bear the brunt of Brexit
Here is the likely scenario of the British farmer in a post-Brexit world. It is interesting to see how one referendum has such widespread impact. Following Brexit Britain will be radically overhauling its agricultural policy since it will no longer… Read More ›
British manufacturers to brunt of a hard Brexit
The British manufacturing industry along with its financial and banking sector is likely to bear the brunt of a hard Brexit strategy. Today, British manufacturers have told Prime Minister Theresa May, it would be prudent to drop the threat of… Read More ›
Trump Administration could reset U.S. Japan relations back to the 1980s
While the U.S. government may want Japan to open up its agricultural sector, Japan would prefer that the talks revolve around issues such as foreign direct investment, infrastructure and energy. Japan has outright rejected U.S. demands for more access to… Read More ›
EDF Energies Nouvelles in the fray for purchasing SunPower’s 100MW El Pelicano solar plant
The solar industry in Chile is in the midst of a consolidation. As per two sources with knowledge of the process have disclosed that SunPower Corp has placed the 100-megawatt El Pelicano solar plant up for sale, as part of… Read More ›