
Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Chinese E-Commerce Platform Kaola To Be Acquired By Alibaba For $2 Billion
The cross-border e-commerce business unit, Kaola that is owned by Chinese internet company NetEase, which is also listed at Nasdaq, will be bought by Alibaba for a value of about
Published on September 7, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US-China To Hold Fresh Trade Negotiations In October
A statement from the Commerce Ministry of China has said that high-level talks on trade between representatives of China and the United States would be held at the beginning of
Published on September 5, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Impact Of Facebookโs New Digital Currency Libra To Be Investigated By EU
There has been some degree of controversy surrounding the plans and announcement by Facebook that it would be launching its own crypto currency Libra. While there have been some who
Published on September 5, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Australia Wants To Impose Digital Tax In Line With France, But Will Wait For Other Countries To Act
A new period of global tax wars is possibly on the cards as the Australia is contemplating imposing a tax on the turnover of large digital companies in line with
Published on September 4, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Sanctions Talking Toll On Iranian Economy
Sanctions on Iran by the United States are currently in full swing and have been targeted at the oil, energy, banking, metals and shipping sectors of the country. Ever since
Published on September 4, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Says Trade Officials Of US And China Will Meet In September
While there would not be any delay in the implementation of the tariff increases on Chinese goods โ set to take effect from September 1, there would be talks on
Published on August 31, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan Could Suffer Due To Its Curbs On High-Tech Materials Exports To South Korea
In the long run, there can be a backfire of the decision of Japan to curb exports of high-tech materials to South Korea and the country could see it dominating
Published on August 30, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
World Gold Markets Flooded With Dirty Gold Carrying Fake Brand Logos
The global gold industry is being quietly roiled by a forgery crisis. According to recent reports, laundering of smuggled or illegal gold is taking place wherein logos of major refineries
Published on August 30, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
No Cars To Be Built At British Factory By Toyota From The Day After Brexit
Japanese auto giant Toyota has decided not to manufacture any new cars at its production unit in the United Kingdom from the very next day after the UK leaves the
Published on August 30, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Huawei To Launch High End Phone In Europe Despite US Ban
Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies would be launching a high end smartphone for the European market despite the company potentially not being able to offer its buyers the Android operating
Published on August 30, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
British Prime Minister Suspends Parliament Just Before Brexit
The United Kingdom parliament would be suspended for a month according to a move by the countryโs prime minister Boris Johnson. The country is set to exit the European Union
Published on August 30, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US-China Trade War Catches A Number Of American Companies In Its Crossfire
United States president Donald Trump had said, while he announced a new round of import tariffs on Chinese goods last week, that he was willing to sever all ties with
Published on August 28, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airlines Calls Prodemocracy Protest Illegal
While warning for what it called illegal gathering and protests outside of its offices, the Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific Airways stressed that it had zero tolerance for “violent activities”
Published on August 28, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
French-US Tensions Over Tax On Large Tech Companies By Paris Diffused By Macron
A deal was reached between the United States and France to put an end to their dispute over the 3 per cent technology tax imposed by Paris on large tech
Published on August 27, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Wants “To Make A Deal”, Says Trump In Reference To The Trade War
China was actively reaching out to the United States to restart stalled negotiations on trade and to “make a deal” to end the trade war between the countries which is
Published on August 27, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
AXA Says Electric SUVs 40% Moirรฉ Likely To Face Accidents Than Conventional Ones
According to estimates by French insurer AXA, there is a 40 per cent more likelihood of accidents happening for electric luxury cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) compared to the
Published on August 26, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
False Memories Can Be Created By Fake News On Social Media, Shows A Study
The risks of “fake news” spreading via social media have been highlighted in a recent study into false memories. The study comprised of showing volunteers fake and fabricated news reports
Published on August 26, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Canada Blamed By China For Difficult Bilateral Relations
There were “gross difficulties” that is affecting the bilateral ties between China and Canada, said the Chinese embassy in Canada on Thursday. The embassy in its statement also demanded that
Published on August 23, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Hong Kong Businesses Toe Beijing Line In Hong Kong Amidst Protests: Reports
After seeing what happened at Cathay Pacific Airways โ ostensibly for not toeing the line of Beijing with respect to the protests ongoing in Hong Kong, reports suggest that many
Published on August 23, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
‘Continuity’ Trade Agreement Signed Between UK And South Korea
United Kingdom business would be allowed to continue to keep trading freely with South Korea after the exit of the UK form the European Union as London signed a “continuity”
Published on August 22, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Gaps In Trade Talks With The US Still Remains, Says Japan
While saying that the trade negotiation that he had on a bilateral trade agreement with his United States counterpart were โvery toughโ, the Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the
Published on August 22, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Had To โTake China Onโ Despite US Economy Being Impacted In The Short Term
There was no path out for United States president Donald Trump but to take on China over trade even if that would mean some hit to the American economy in
Published on August 21, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Apple Testing OLED Displays From China’s BOE: Nikkei
Starting next year, advanced screens for iPhones from top Chinese display maker BOE Technology Group could be installed. The iPhone maker Apple is reported to be in the final stages
Published on August 21, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Range Of Road Cars Of Ferrari To Be Expand, But Not As Much Its Rivals
The marketing and sale of its easier-driving grand touring cars is planned to be expanded significantly by the Italian premium sports car maker Ferrari NV, said the companyโs Chairman John
Published on August 20, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Brushes Aside Fears Of A US Recession
While stressing “most economists” are not of the opinion that there can be a recession for the United States amidst persistent and growing concerns of a continued slowdown, president Donald
Published on August 20, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Facebook Reportedly Offering โMillionsโ To News Firms Against Content Rights
Sensing a great business opportunity in the Chinese market where, the food giant Nestle claims, the consumption per capita of coffee is still lower than global standards, the company has
Published on August 11, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Nestle Begins Sale Of Starbucks-Labeled Coffee In China
The recent shooting related killings in more than one incident in the United States has prompted US retailing firm Walmart to order removal of all displays that show violent video
Published on August 11, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Says US Not Ready For A Trade Pact With China, Markets Hurt
United States President Donald Trump is not yet ready to get into a trade agreement with China, he said on Friday, and even questioned the justification of a September round
Published on August 11, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Reuters Poll Of Economists Claim US Nudged Closer To A Recession Due To Trade War
According to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, the United States has been brought forward to the next recession because of the recent escalation in the US-China trade war.
Published on August 11, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Expansion Plans Into Japan Shelved By Beyond Meat
The plan of the United States based alternative meat firm Beyond Meat to venture and expand into the Japanese market has been shelved by it, claimed media reports quoting a
Published on August 9, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Criminal Charges Against 17 Goldman Sachs Executives Filed By Malaysis Over 1MDB Scandal
Following completion of investigations in the multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal that resulted in the dissolution of the State fund of Malaysia popularly known as the 1MDB, investigation authorities in the country
Published on August 9, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Hints Of US-China Trade War Being Dragged On Given By Trump
Following the latest escalation in the trade war between the United States and China with the announcement of Trump of imposing a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese goods and
Published on August 8, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Cyber Attacks Used By North Korea To Steal $2bn For Weapons: Reports
Cyber attacks had been used by North Korea to steal $2 billion to fund its weapons program, claimed reports citing a leaked report of the United Nations. The report claimed
Published on August 8, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Tesla Could Rise Price Of Its EV In The Chinese Market This September: Reports
Even while the United States and China get in a war of words related to the devaluation of the Chinese currency yuan with Washington officially identifying Beijing as a currency
Published on August 7, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Eurozone Recession Fears Arise Out Of Shoddy German Economic Numbers
There was a more than expected fall in the June numbers for German industrial output primarily because of some significant fall in car-making and metal production. This has raised concerns
Published on August 7, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
No Deal On US-China Trade Till 2020 US Presidential Election: Goldman Sachs
It is not likely that the United States and China would end their trade war and come to an agreement on a trade deal before the November 2020 US presidential
Published on August 6, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
NASA To Include Jeff Bezos And Elon Muskโs Companies In Landing Man On Moon Again
The United States space agency has taken up plans to develop space technologies in its effort to send man again on the surface of the Moon by 2024 in the
Published on August 6, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Analysts Say If China Buys Iranian Oil, Crude Prices Could Drop By $30
Predictions by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA) estimated that if Iranian oil is bought by China as a measure to retaliate to the latest United States tariff measures,
Published on August 6, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Following New Tariffs, Trump Defends His Tariff Policy
โThings are going well with Chinaโ, said the United States President Donald Trump on Saturday referring to his most recent announcement of imposition of fresh import tariffs of 10 per
Published on August 4, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Indian Auto Sector Woes Accorded To The Countryโs Shadow Banking Crisis
The Indian auto sector is going through its biggest slump in nearly two decades with dealerships are being pushed out of business across India. In June marked the eight straight
Published on August 4, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Agreement With EU For Greater American Beef Export Signed By Trump
The United States has come to an agreement for greater exports of American beef to the European Union. This was announced by US President Donald Trump on Friday. The agreement
Published on August 3, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Toughest Challenge Since 1970s Stare At British Auto Industry
The biggest challenge starts at the face of the British since the 1970s. In the first half of the year, the production of auto in the UK has fallen by
Published on August 2, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Escalates Trade War, Announces New China Tariffs
Amidst an environment of restarting of trade negotiations between the United States and China, US president Donald Trump has announced imposition of another tariff โ this time a 10 per
Published on August 2, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Higher Manufacturing And Investment Costs Hit BMWโs Second Quarter Earning
German car maker BMWโs second quarter performance has been hit by currency fluctuations as well as the increasing costs of development and production of electric vehicles and hybrid cars with
Published on August 1, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Warning To Japan Of Not To Drop It From Its ‘White List’ On Trade Issued By South Korea
South Korea would be forced to review and rethink its military cooperation with Japan, both key allies of the United States in Asia, if Tokyo ultimately implements its plans to
Published on August 1, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Despite Average Vehicle Price Reaching Record Levels, Report Expects Higher Consumer Spending
According to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive, there is an expected drop in the sale of new vehicles in the month of July compared to
Published on July 31, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
A Smartphone Is Being Developed By The Owner Of Tiktok
The Chinese firm that owns the popular app called TikTok is no more satisfied by the success of the apps. Instead the firm, ByteDance, now aims to manufacture the devices
Published on July 30, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Little Clarity For US Firms About What It Could Sell To Huawei
Even after a month after the United States president Donald trump announcing the American companies would be able to do business with the Chinese telecom giant Huawei, there is little
Published on July 30, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Some Analysts See Hype For Beyond Meat Similar To That For Bitcoin
The sensational rise in its share prices since the launch of its IPO in the United States ealrier this year is pushing many analysts to compare the alternative meat company
Published on July 29, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
EIB To Stop Funding Of All Fossil Fuel Projects By End Of 2020
No fossil fuel projects would be financed by the European Investment Bank by the end of next year, the lender has said. It said that all such multibillion euro project
Published on July 28, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh