On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei business daily said, the Group of 20 trade ministers will be holding an emergency video conference today wherein they will discuss cooperation related to supply chains. The group of ministers are likely to confirm cooperation to… Read More ›
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Volkswagen Group stops Russian production due to supply shortage from Europe
On Tuesday, Volkswagen Group Rus stated, the carmaker will suspend car production in Russia following a supply shortage caused by the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Volkswagen Group Rus will stop production at its Russian plant from March 30 to… Read More ›
Large U.S. banks expresses gratitude towards frontline workers with special pay packages
According to an internal memo from Wells Fargo & Co, the U.S. bank is set to join its peers in paying out a special compensation package to front-line employees. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo said, it would provide all of its… Read More ›
U.S. SEC warns against opportunistic trading during Wuhan coronavirus market route
In an unusual statement that essentially underscores the chaos coursing through the financial markets, the U.S. securities regulator has warned corporate executives against insider trading. In a statement, the SEC said, company directors, consultants, officers, employees, and other outside professionals… Read More ›
Virtual tipping jars spreads warmth in the midst of Wuhan coronavirus shutting down U.S. restaurants and bars
With restaurants and bars shutting down across the United States to stop the Wuhan coronavirus shutting from increasing its footprint in the country, America’s service culture is moving online. Consumers who frequent their favorite restaurants and bars can now tip… Read More ›
UK eases competition law to allow supermarkets to cooperate and coordinate during Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
Britain will relax competition laws in order to allow co-operation between supermarkets so that shoppers can get access to the food they need during the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. “We’ve listened to the powerful arguments of our leading supermarkets and will… Read More ›
NYSE transitions to e-trading from Monday to limit spread of Wuhan coronavirus
A day after an employee and a trader tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) said, it will temporarily close its trading floors and move fully to electronic trading from Monday, said Intercontinental Exchange Inc,… Read More ›
Amazon Inc to hire 100,000 workers to meet surge in demand
With many consumers turning to the web to meet their needs during the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in the United States, web giant Amazon.com Inc stated, it will be hiring 100,000 warehouse and delivery workers in the United States to deal… Read More ›
Fast Retailing to close 50 Uniqlo clothing stores in the U.S. due to Wuhan coronavirus
On Tuesday, Japan’s Fast Retailing stated, it will be closing of its 50 Uniqlo clothing stores in the United States temporarily due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. The move comes midst other retailers including Lululemon Athletica Inc, Nike Inc and… Read More ›
Global tourism industry may shrink by 25%, 50M jobs at stake due to Coronavirus: World Travel and Tourism Council
On Friday, in a statement the World Travel and Tourism Council said, according to its estimated, China’s coronavirus which has gone pandemic is likely to place 50 million jobs in the global travel and tourism sector at risk; it foresees… Read More ›