The U.S. Commerce Department has stated Trump has signed proclamations permitting relief from U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel for a select few countries. As per the U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed proclamations which permit targeted… Read More ›
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Japan’s Daikin to expand into Africa, eyes sales upwards of $812.71 million from Africa and Middle East
Having emerged as a top player in the fiercely price sensitive Indian market, Daikin the world’s biggest manufacturer of air conditioning equipment maker is one of the few Japanese companies that can compete head to head with the Chinese. The… Read More ›
Samsung Securities Co’s CEO resigns in the wake of fat finger error
South Korea’s financial regulators have fined Samsung Securities Co for its $105 billion ghost stock error. On Friday, Koo Sung-hoon, Samsung Securities Co’s CEO resigned from his job following the imposition of a 144 million won fine on the company…. Read More ›
China’s Ministry of Commerce opens anti-dumping probe against Stainless Steel imports from EU, South Korea, Japan and Indonesia
China’s import of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and stainless steel billets jumped by 200% in 2017. On Monday, China’s Ministry of Commerce disclosed, it has begun an anti-dumping investigation into the import of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and stainless steel… Read More ›
A no-Brexit deal will force Airbus to reconsider its presence in the U.K
Airbus sources wings for all of its commercial aircrafts from the UK. In the short term, a no-Brexit deal will impact its lead times and waiting lists for deliveries. In what is likely to be one of Airbus’ strongest warning… Read More ›
South Korea drags U.S. to WTO for unfair import restrictions
South Korea drags U.S. to WTO for imposing steep tariffs on its exports of washing machines and solar panels. On Monday, South Korea dragged the United States to the World Trade Organization (WTO) saying the imposition of hefty tariffs by… Read More ›
GM to make South Korea its Asia-Pacific hub
This preliminary deal essentially sets the foundation for Detroit-based General Motors landmark deal, to be signed on May 11 with the South Korean government, which will see it set up its Asia-Pacific HQ in the country. The deals are aimed… Read More ›
Samsung BioLogics Co under investigation for breach of accounting rule
Analysts opine that South Korea’s newly amended listing rule do not state that a positive net profit is a prerequisite; this could potentially shield the company from this line of investigation. On Wednesday, shares of Samsung BioLogics Co Ltd fell… Read More ›
Elliot Management begins legal dispute with South Korea over 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates
New York-based Elliot Management is seeking an ISDS with South Korea so as to recover losses it made during the merger of the two Samsung affiliates. On Tuesday, an official from the South Korean government stated, U.S. activist investor Elliott… Read More ›
South Korea and GM weighing $2.8 billion investment plan
In a nerve-wrecking moment, literally at the very last hour, GM signs a preliminary deal with the union. Investment plan of $2.8 billion looks promising now. On Wednesday, a senior government source with direct knowledge of the matter stated, South… Read More ›