In a significant development, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to finalize a $1.9 billion program to reimburse mostly rural U.S. carriers by replacing Huawei’s and ZTE Corp’s equipment as they are seen as posing national security threats…. Read More ›
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US companies face increased legal risks if their supply chains are implicated to forced labour camps in Xinjiang
On Tuesday, in a report the Financial Times said, the U.S. government is slated to companies of heightened risks in operating in Hong Kong; it is also scheduled to update a previously issued warning on Xinjiang. The report draws attention… Read More ›
Britain to end quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers from medium risk countries
In a significant development, British transport minister Grant Shapps said, London will share the details of a plan which aims to do away with quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers who return from medium risk countries. The potential move will boost… Read More ›
US bans import of key solar panel material from Chinese companies
In a significant development, the Biden Administration has banned U.S. imports of a key solar panel material from China’s Hoshine Silicon Industry Co over forced labor allegations, said two sources. In a separate move, the U.S. Commerce Department has also restricted… Read More ›
EIG Global Energy Partners led consortium acquires 49% stake in Aramco’s pipeline business for $12.4 billion
In a statement U.S.-based EIG Global Energy Partners said, a consortium led by it has closed a deal to acquire a 49% stake in Saudi oil giant Aramco’s pipelines business for $12.4 billion. The co-investment process for the deal attracted… Read More ›
Biden scheduled to meet financial regulators on Monday
U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet financial regulators on Monday for an update on the country’s financial systems and institutions, said press secretary Jen Psaki in a statement. “The meeting will cover regulatory priorities including climate-related financial risk and… Read More ›
Turing Holding Corp confidentially files for US IPO
In a statement ThoughtWorks Inc, a software consultancy company said, its parent Turing Holding Corp had confidentially submitted paperwork for an initial public offering in the US. In January, ThoughtWorks, which helps firms digitize their operations, was valued at $4.6… Read More ›
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Eisai Co to jointly develop, market experimental cancer drug
In a statement, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Eisai Co said, they had entered into an agreement to jointly develop and market an experimental cancer drug worth up to $3.10 billion. Bristol-Myers would pay $650 million, including for research and development… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin Corp in discussions with US over production targets and deliveries over F-35 fighter jets
In a statement Lockheed Martin Corp said, it is in discussions with the US government over F-35 fighter jets production rate and deliveries for 2022. The defense giant aims to produce 169 F-35 fighter aircraft in 2022. “While initial discussions… Read More ›
Iranian oil cargo lands in US, second such import since 1991: EIA
In a significant development, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows, 1.033 million barrels of Iranian crude oil landed in the U.S. in March 2021, marking the second such shipment to be imported into the United States since… Read More ›