According to a research report, investment flows between the United States and China touched its nine-year nadir during the first half of 2020 due to increasing Chinese belligerence-induced tensions which could see more Chinese companies come under U.S. pressure to… Read More ›
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Israel-UAE trade could reach $4 billion in 1 year: Israel’s Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen
On Monday, in a statement Israel’s Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen stated, the annual trade between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is likely to touch $4 billion. The development comes in the wake of an announcement by both countries that… Read More ›
Former Goldman Sachs’ managing director Adam Korn joins Sixth Street as CIO
Adam Korn, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs who played a key role in the bank’s embrace of technology, has joined Sixth Street Partners, an investment firm, as its new chief information officer. Earlier this year, Korn left his… Read More ›
Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Motors set to deepen alliance, share common platform for motors and batteries
According to Japanese daily Yomiuri, Nissan Motor Co, Renault SA and Mitsubishi Motors Corp are set to draft plans to deepen the alliance next month, including the joint development of more electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving technology. The three companies… Read More ›
Silver Lake Partners aims to raise $16 Billion for its 6th flagship buyout fund: Sources
Private equity firm Silver Lake Partners aims to raise at least $16 billion from investors for its sixth flagship buyout fund despite prevailing uncertainties following the outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus, said sources familiar with the matter at hand. Investing… Read More ›
Tesla extends profit run backed on record deliveries
Tesla has posted its second quarterly profit in a row following a record number of vehicle deliveries; it said it expects to deliver more than 500,000 units in 2020. With the news reaching the market on Wednesday, the electric carmaker’s… Read More ›
Nestle increases its footprint in plant-based protein with this collaboration
On Friday, food giant Nestle stated, it has decided to collaborate with Canadian plant-based food ingredient makers Burcon and Merit to increase its footprint in the fast-growing plant-based protein segment. The teaming up will allow Nestle to tap into Burcon’s… 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 ›
Alibaba Group Holding postpones Hong Kong listing midst growing unrest
Following a growing wave of anti-China protests in Hong Kong, Alibaba is weighing a delay in the listing in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange which has not only shut down its airport but has also captivated the world. According to… Read More ›
Austrian sensor specialist AMS triggers bidding war for Osram
The acquisition makes sense for AMS since it sees synergy with Osram sensor solutions and photonics businesses especially in the emerging self-driving market. Austrian sensor specialist AMS’ offer to acquire Germany’s Osram has trigerred a bidding war for the German… Read More ›