In a statement Renault said, it would sell a little over a third of its Korea unit to China’s Geely Automobile Holdings for around $200 million. The move is aimed at freeing up funds for Renault to invest in its electric business… Read More ›
partnership
Large insurance and reinsurance companies launch alliance towards net-zero emissions economy
In a significant development, 8 of the world’s top insurance and reinsurance companies, including Europe’s top three insurers by premiums, Allianz, AXA and Generali, have launched a partnership to help speed up the transition towards a net zero emissions economy…. Read More ›
Digital payment giant Stripe expands into Middle East, opens office in Dubai
On Tuesday, digital payments giant Stripe announced the opening of an office in Dubai, marking its first expansion into the Middle East region. Founded in 2010 by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison, Stripe is used by more than 50… Read More ›
AstraZeneca sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion
According to a report from The Times, AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion. Moderna’s shares soared following news of its COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough. The report did not clarify the period over… Read More ›
Air Line Pilots Association reject tentative deal signed by JetBlue Airways Corp and American Airlines Group Inc
In a statement, the union of JetBlue Airways Corp stated, it has rejected a tentative agreement that would have given the airline contractual relief to implement its planned partnership with American Airlines Group Inc. In July, budget carrier JetBlue and… Read More ›
Porsche AG setting up assembly plant in Malaysia
According to a report from The Edge Weekly, German sports car maker Porsche AG is setting up an assembly plant in Malaysia under a partnership with Sime Darby Bhd’s automotive business. The report citing sources said, the luxury car maker… Read More ›
Impossible Food expands production facilities for plant-based burgers
The plant-based burgers space is booming with demand for healthy environment-friendly food far exceeding supply. On Wednesday, Impossible Foods, a plant-based burger maker, announced its partnership with OSI Group, a major meat supplier, as it increases its efforts to meet… Read More ›
Blackstone open to selling its stake in Cheniere Energy Inc
In the last 7 years Blackstone invested around $1.5 billion into the alliance. As of Friday’s close, its 58% stake in the alliance is worth $8.7 billion. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Blackstone Group Inc is… Read More ›
AT&T’s CEO reveals Huawei’s Achilles heels
Here’s why it does not make any sense to partner with China’s Huawei, as explained lucidly by AT&T Inc’s Chief Executive Randall Stephenson. Randall Stephenson, AT&T Inc’s Chief Executive has disclosed, once you partner with China’s Huawei Technologies Co, it… Read More ›
Renault’s chairman to meet Nissan’s CEO in Japan later this week
The planned meeting is aimed at renewing and strengthening the bonds of the alliance. On Tuesday, Japanese automaker Nissan stated, Renault’s chairman is slated to meet its CEO later this week in Japan. The development comes as both automakers are… Read More ›