In a statement, Uber Technologies Inc said, it will offer compensation to drivers and delivery people who have either been diagnosed with the coronavirus or have been placed in quarantine for up to 14 days. Uber has already begun compensating… Read More ›
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Communications Workers of America files federal labor charge against Google
The Communications Workers of America union has filed a federal labor charge against Alphabet Inc’s Google accusing the tech giant of firing four employees to deter workers from engaging in union activities. The complaint is likely to trigger a National… Read More ›
Trump has broad support for his trade reform push against China
Trump is determined to fix China’s trade relationship with the U.S., an issue that he has railed against for years, long before he even stood for the U.S. Presidency. Although U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy has angered many… Read More ›
China’s trade surplus in February much lower than forecast
According to analysts, there are multiple factors, including an internal clampdown on riskier lending practices, slowdown in global economy and U.S. trade action, because of which the Chinese economy is cooling down. \ In February 2019, in what is possibly… Read More ›
Success of U.S.-China trade talks will hinge on verification and effective enforcement on pledges
During earlier negotiations, although Beijing has made wide ranging commitments, it has taken its own sweet time, at times more than a decade, to implement its pledges. Unless China walks the talk, negotiations are unlikely to be fruitful. China’s pledges… Read More ›
China’s state planner to introduce policies that lowers investment barrier for new and old players
With U.S. tariffs biting hard, China is hoping to rely on its huge population to fuel its economy. China’s state planner aims at introducing policies that boost domestic consumption across a range of segments. A senior state planning official from… Read More ›
China agrees to cut import tariff on U.S.-made autos
Trump’s has secured a 90 day cease-fire with China which allows negotiators 90 days to bring about “structural changes” to China’s policies on intellectual property protection, technology transfers, services and agriculture, cyber theft, non-tariff barriers and cyber intrusions. U.S. President… Read More ›
LNG to become second largest energy source: International Energy Agency
Although LNG will largely replace coal in the global energy mix, the forecast growth trajectory for CO2 emissions has been once again tied down to the oil and gas industry. These emissions are “far out of step” based on current… Read More ›
Forex investors and analysts awaiting key decisions by central banks, set for this week
The forex market promises to be turbulent in the near term. On Monday, with investors shying away from taking any big position ahead of the central bank monetary policy meetings this week, currencies in the forex market stuck to familiar… Read More ›
Barnes & Noble Inc searching for new CEO
Having terminated the services of its CEO citing violations of policies, the Nook tablet maker is now on the hunt for a replacement CEO. Barnes & Noble Inc stated it has discontinued the services of its CEO Demos Parneros citing… Read More ›