A senior member of Russia’ ruling party has called for nationalising all foreign-owned factories that have closed operations in the country over what Russian President Vladimir Putin termed as a special military operation in Ukraine to cleanse it of Neo… Read More ›
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US imposes sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
The United States has imposed sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, in a move that expands US sanctions on Moscow. The sanctions, which target the Nord Stream 2 AG company and its… Read More ›
Trump tightens grip on his social media company
According to regulatory filings late on Tuesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump will be able to retain the ownership of his newly launched social media venture even if he chooses to make another run for the presidency or is convicted… Read More ›
UK-based THG Plc aims to raise $1Billion in fresh capital
In a statement UK-based consumer brands THG Plc stated, it is in the process of raising $1 billion in fresh capital, including about $730 million from a unit of SoftBank Group and the remainder from other investors. THG went on to add,… Read More ›
Trump Administration bans U.S. investments in Chinese companies owned/controlled by Chinese military
In a significant development, the Trump Administration has passed an executive order which prohibits U.S. investments in Chinese companies, which are owned or controlled by the Chinese military. The executive order is likely to impact some of China biggest companies,… Read More ›
Ford’s top selling pickup truck F-150 to go on sale this November
In a statement, Ford Motor Co said, it has commenced production of its new F-150 pickup truck at its Dearborn, Michigan, facility. It expects the F-150 to go on sale this November. The new F-150 launch is “on time and… Read More ›
Norwegian Air to jointly own Airbus fleet with China Construction Bank Corp
The deal will significantly reduce Norwegian Air’s capex requirements. On Thursday, Oslo-listed Norwegian Air stated, it has struck a deal with China’s CCB Leasing to take joint ownership of a large fleet of aircraft that it has ordered from Airbus…. Read More ›
Japan to increase scrutiny on foreign ownership of Japanese firms
Japan is taking steps to improve the monitoring of the ownership of its companies in industries which it considers as critical to its national security. According to two officials with knowledge of the matter at hand, Japanese officials are considering… Read More ›
KKR & Co acquires Arnott’s Biscuits for $2.2 billion
Arnott’s Biscuits is a brand that belongs to Campbell Soup Co. This is the second time in a week, that an offshore business has acquired an Australian food and drink business. According to a report from the Australian Financial Review,… Read More ›
Norway allows Euronext to acquire majority stake in Oslo Bors VPS
The development essentially being closure to the five-month battle between Euronext and Nasdaq for ownership of the Norwegian stock market operator. In a development that essentially confirms a statement by Euronext, Norway’s finance ministry has stated it will allow Euronext’s… Read More ›