The strategy to gain valuable experience from Volvo’s assembly line before launching its own production in its plant is likely to be a strategic decision taken by Lynk & Co and taps strategic resources – China’s financial clout, the strength… Read More ›
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Italy’s Enel plans strategic shift to more mature markets
The utility giant is eyeing the expansion of its footprint in the U.S., Spain and Italy. In a development that underscores Italy’s biggest utility Enel pushing strategically to make its network more digital, the firm has disclosed that it plans… Read More ›
Mattel has rejected Hasbro’s new takeover bid: Sources
The traditional toy industry is facing a struggle for surival. Facing fierce competition from online stores and with children’s preference moving to electronic toys over traditional ones, the toy industry will have to diversify and expand if it has to… Read More ›
Australia to enact law to safeguard its institutions against foreign influences
China has been accused, although it has promptly denied, of trying to influence Australia’s political system and systemic government institutions. On Tuesday, Australia said it plans on introducing reforms, by the end of this year, to combat covert political influence… Read More ›
Mexico preparing contingency plans if Trump exits NAFTA
The IMF has suggested that Mexico should go ahead with structural economic reforms, including diversifying its economy. Currently 80% of Mexican exports are shipped to the U.S. A Macro-economic response that reassures investors appear to be Mexico’s best bet out… Read More ›
Japan set to be prime destination for hi-tech military hardware
With Japan planning to develop the F-3, a dual use $40 billion fighter jet, UK’s BAE Systems, and U.S. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon are likely to reap in huge contracts for not only developing the F-3 but also for… Read More ›
U.S. Air Products and Chemicals Inc and China’s Yankuang Group to collaborate and build one of the world’s coal-to-fuel and chemicals facilities in China
The deal, which came about on the sidelines of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, has yet to be finalized. On the sidelines of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Air Products and Chemicals Inc, a U.S. industrial… Read More ›
China pressuring foreign card companies into JV
There is an emerging pattern in China’s approach as it engages in various fronts in the world stage. While officially it portrays itself as being professional, however its true colors become apparent as it seeks to impose its will that… Read More ›
U.S. President Donald Trump expected to name Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve
Here’s how Powel’s appointment could impact the U.S. economy as well as the strength of its currency. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve’s Governor as the next chairman of the U.S…. Read More ›
Wal-Mart’s holiday shopping strategy revolves around boosting the shopping experience
Here’s how the world’s biggest brick-and-mortar store retailer plans on keeping its cash counters singing during the crucial U.S. holiday shopping season. With the nearing of the annual holiday shopping season, Wal-Mart Stores Inc is planning on boosting its sales… Read More ›