On Friday, a report from China’s official Xinhua news agency said, He Xingxiang, a former vice president of China Development Bank (CDB), has been charged for taking bribes. “He has also been charged for issuing financial bills in violation of… Read More ›
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EU plans virtual summit with China on April 1
In a statement the Vice-President and EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis said, on April 1, the European Union will hold a summit with China in an attempt to diffuse growing tensions between the two. “We know we are in a… Read More ›
John Pinette, head of communications at Meta Platforms, leaving company
Late on Friday, in a statement Meta Platforms Inc said, its head of communications John Pinette is leaving the company. Chris Norton, vice president of international communications, will cover the role on an interim basis, said the company. “John Pinette has… Read More ›
EU countries agree to robust response to Britain on post-Brexit trade dispute
In a statement EU diplomats stated, countries in the EU are on the same page on the need for “robust” action against Britain if London were to follow through on its threat to escalate a post-Brexit trade dispute. Over the… Read More ›
Indian startup Nykaa’s blockbuster stock market debut values it at $13 billion
Shares of Nykaa, India’s cosmetics-to-fashion platform, made a blockbuster debut valuing the company at close to $13 billion. With the news reaching the market, shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the profit-making parent company that owns the Nykaa brand, soared by… Read More ›
GM opens battery cell development center in Michigan, aims to hammer down cost of batteries by 60%
In a statement General Motors Co said, it will open a battery cell development center in Michigan in an effort to bring down the cost of lithium ion and solid state batteries and boost the driving range of electric vehicles. The… Read More ›
Pentagon award Lockheed Martin $6.6 billion for support operation and sustainment of F-35 fleet
In a statement the F-35 Joint Program Office stated, the Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp annualized contracts worth up to $6.6 billion to support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet. The sustainment contract, for fiscal year 2021, with… Read More ›
Discussions on U.S.-China Phase 2 trade deal have already begun: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence
In an interview with Fox Business Network, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence disclosed, discussions on the “Phase 2” U.S.-China trade deal have already begun hours after signing the Phase 1 trade deal. The Phase 1 trade agreement has defused some… Read More ›
Britain looking to seal trade deal with the United States after Brexit
A trade deal with the United States, located in another continents, is likely to be more expensive than one with its neighbor across the pool. On Wednesday, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab praised U.S. President Donald Trump and mentioned that… Read More ›
Peter Hochholdinger, VP of production leaves Tesla
Tesla’s car production is an intensive environment, only the very tough who can meet demanding deadlines can thrive. According to news website, Electrek, Peter Hochholdinger, Tesla Inc’s vice president of production at its Fremont factory, has left the company. The… Read More ›