
Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Leaving Taxpayers On The Hook For Over $25 Billion, Italy Swoops In To Save Another Bank
Italian taxpayers now stand responsible for over 22 billion euros ($25.4 billion) of bailout money recently extended to the sector as the Italian state has stepped in with funding to
Published on July 5, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
With Aim To Widen Chip Lead, $18.6 Billion Planned To Be Invested In South Korea By Samsung
In a plan that promises to create almost half a million jobs and with the aim to extend its lead in memory chips and next-generation smartphone displays, Samsung Electronics Co
Published on July 5, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
GSK Signs Deal To Speed Up Drug Discovery, Other Big Pharma Companies Also On Same Path
With GlaxoSmithKline unveiling a new $43 million deal in the field, in order to improve the hit-and-miss business of finding new medicines, the world’s leading drug companies are turning to
Published on July 4, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
In Bid To Regain Control Of Gambling Empire, Okada Sues Family: Reuters
In an attempt to regain control of his sprawling business empire, a law suit has been filed by Japanese casino and slot machine tycoon Kazuo Okada against his son, daughter
Published on July 4, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Ukraine Police Official Says Likely Cover For Malware Installation Was Global Cyber Attack: Reuters
It is highly likely that Ukraineโs computer infrastructure was the primary target of a crippling computer virus that spread from Ukraine across the world this week, reported Reuters citing a
Published on June 30, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
If Tokyo Election Stings, Abe Will ‘Pull Stimulus From A Hat’, Markets Bet
The stock market is betting that a poor showing by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s party would be good for shares even though the premier has seen his popularity slump
Published on June 30, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
‘Naming And Shaming’ A Better Deterrent Than Big Fines, Says MAS On
Justifying its response to the controversial Malaysian fund 1MDB, Singaporeโs central bank has said that a stronger signal than levying hefty fines on the banks is sent by publicly “naming
Published on June 29, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Canada Lobbies U.S. Before NAFTA Talks, Canada Carries Out Strong Lobbying In The U.S.
With one encounter at a time, Canada’s trade minister is trying to save NAFTA, in the baking Ohio heat. As a part of a concerted Canadian outreach campaign ahead of
Published on June 29, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Researchers See ‘Wannacry’ Link As Another Cyber Attack Sweeps Globe
A virus similar to the ransomware that infected more than 300,000 computers last month impacted computers at Russia’s biggest oil company, Ukrainian banks and multinational firms in a major global
Published on June 28, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
To Counter U.S. Protectionism, Japan, EU Press Ahead On Free Trade Pact
Making the United States think twice over pursuing inward-looking policies and standing against a protectionist tide threatening the global economy, a free trade deal is being aimed to be reached
Published on June 28, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
In Push For Deeper Market Access, Apple CEO Touts India Impact
Even as the iPhone maker seeks deeper access to the world’s third-largest smartphone market behind the United States and China, in a meeting with the Indian prime minister on Sunday,
Published on June 27, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Globalization Is Brining Benefits To All Countries, Says China’s Premier Touting Globalization At โSummer Davosโ
During the first day of the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos” event in Dalian, China, Premier Li Keqiang delivered an address resoundingly touting the benefits of globalization. Although he acknowledged
Published on June 27, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global CFOs Says Fear Of An Imminent Trade War With Germany Sparked By Trump’s Blunt Language
According to a new survey conducted by CNBC, fears that a trade war could be forthcoming has been ignited by a war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and
Published on June 26, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trillions Could Be The Cost Of China’s Plan To Develop Asian Infrastructure, Right Now There’s Enough Money
Representatives from Beijing said in New York last week that Chinaโs flagship One Belt, One Road infrastructure program has far from enough financing right now. Similar to the ancient “Silk
Published on June 26, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Newcomers Challenge Airbus-Boeing Duopoly, Beyond Air Show
The duopoly of Airbus and Boeing will be forced to share the stage at future shows as newcomers from Russia, China and Japan muscle into the passenger plane market even
Published on June 23, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Gamblers’ Shadow Banking System Revealed By Fake Online Stores: Reuters
Internet gambling payments are being made with a network of dummy online stores that offer household goods as a front, claims Reuters. Seemingly selling items including fabric, DVD cases, maps,
Published on June 23, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Macquarieโs Oil Research Chief Predicts That OPEC Agreement Will Collapse Next Year
The head of European oil and gas research at Macquarie has warned that beyond February 2018, the OPEC-led production cut agreement that was extended last month is unlikely to survive
Published on June 22, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
U.S. Official Says Russians Targeted 21 Election Systems
An U.S. Homeland Security Department official told Congress on Wednesday that a small number of state election systems in the 2016 presidential race were breached but there was no evidence
Published on June 22, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
While Big Hurdles Remain, Japan Government-Bain Group Picked By Toshiba To Buy Chip Unit
With the aim to seal a deal worth some $18 billion by next week as it scrambles for funds to cover massive losses, Toshiba Corp has chosen a consortium of
Published on June 21, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Biggest Headaches For Japan Inc Are Shrinking Domestic Market, Worker Shortage
The difficulties of coping with a dwindling and rapidly aging population in Japan were highlighted in a recent a Reuters poll on Japanese firms which say that over the next
Published on June 21, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Filing For Bankruptcy This Month Is Air Bag Maker Takata: Reuters
As Takata Corp works toward a deal for financial backing from U.S. auto parts maker Key Safety Systems Inc, it is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as next
Published on June 16, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Management
Removal Terrorism Content Detailed By Facebook After European Pressure
In a response to political pressure in Europe to militant groups using the social network for propaganda and recruiting, Facebook Inc offered additional insight on its efforts to remove terrorism
Published on June 16, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Demands Clarity Ahead Of Brexit Talks, Raises Pressure On UK
With the intention to make its position more clear before negotiations kickoff, pressure on the U.K. government has been stepped up by the European Parliament’s representative in relation to Brexit.
Published on June 15, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Markets Disagree With Fed’s Glass-Half-Full View Of Economy And Doubt Future Rate Hikes
Markets are wrestling with the central bank over whether the economy reflects a glass half empty or half full, doubting the Federal Reserve’s ability to hike rates as forecast. The
Published on June 15, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
JPMorgan Estimates Just 10% Of Trading Is Regular Stock Picking – Death Of The Human Investor?
A new report from JPMorgan suggests that the traditional stock picker is being in the dust and now dominating the equity markets are quantitative investing based on computer formulas and
Published on June 14, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
More Players Needed For Trump’s Wall Street Game Plan
While Wall Street banks do not expect significant change any time soon, they however cheered U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to loosen the leash put on them in the wake
Published on June 14, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
This Might Be Just The Start For The Big Tech Rout In The Market
Was the dip in tech stocks the start of a significant reversal for the high-flying group or was the Friday drop a one-day aberration is the big question remains after
Published on June 13, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fed Set To Give More Detail On Balance Sheet Winddown And Raise Interest Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve may provide more detail on its plans to shrink the mammoth bond portfolio it amassed to nurse the economic recovery and due to a tightening labor
Published on June 13, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Investments made Jaguar to Form Self-Driving And Car Rental Pact With Lyft
As the second-largest U.S. ride-hailing company tries to capitalize on missteps by Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc. is expanding its roster of automotive partners. Jaguar Land Rover said that it
Published on June 12, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
‘If We Lose A Dollar, They Will Lose A Dollar’, Says Qatar Finance Minister
Even as Qatari Finance Minister Ali Shareef Al Emadi stressed that his country’s resilience to any potential economic shocks, he said that Doha won’t be the sole loser in an
Published on June 12, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
In Africa – Israeli Solar Power Takes On Jihad
Expecting to capitalize on the Trump administration’s emphasis on “fighting Jihadism” is Israeli-American solar power generation company Energiya Global. Half of his company’s projected pipeline of some 1500 Megawatt of
Published on June 11, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Temper Technology With Humanity – Apple’s Cook Tells MIT Graduates
Graduates at MIT, a pioneer in fields like computers and robots, were urged to infuse its development with their own values and warnings about technology’s dehumanizing aspects were given by
Published on June 11, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Robotics Businesses From Alphabet Inc Bought By Softbank Unit
Adding to Japan’s SoftBank Group Corpโs growing artificial intelligence portfolio would be two firms that build walking robots from Alphabet Inc, which would be bought by a unit of the
Published on June 9, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
While Fallout Limited Elsewhere, Sterling Stunned By UK Election Shock
Sideswiping investors who had already weathered major risk events in the United States and Europe, sterling spiraled lower on Friday as British elections left no single party with a clear
Published on June 9, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Qatar Rift Could Change The LNG Markets โ Hereโs How
Amidst potential disruptions from United Arab Emirates ports refusing ships from the country, natural gas buyers could be spurred to seek greater diversification in sourcing due to Qatarโs diplomatic crisis
Published on June 8, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Since Economic Outlook Is Uncertain, ECB To Keep Taps Open
As inflation remains below its target despite stronger economic growth in the euro zone, the European Central Bank is likely to keep the money taps fully open. The ECB President
Published on June 8, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Management
After Harassment Probe, Uber Fires 20 Employees
Following an investigation by a law firm into sexual harassment allegations and other claims at the ride-hailing company, Uber Technologies Inc said on Tuesday that it fired 20 employees and
Published on June 7, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Woes For Gulf Airlines Deepened By The Arab Rift
Exposing the sensitivity of Gulf hubs to regional uncertainty and creating openings for rival airlines – at least in the short term, a bust-up between Arab powers has dealt a
Published on June 7, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Moderate Economic Growth Pointed Out By U.S. Services And Factory Data
Despite a deceleration in job growth last month, a sustained labor market strength was pointed out by a jump in employment in the U.S. to a near two-year high even
Published on June 6, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
A 22-Year History Rooted In Gas At The Core Of Saudi Arabia’s Feud With Qatar
The long past of the dispute between Saudi Arabia and Qatar are best explained by natural gas and the latterโs excommunication of the former has been brewing since 1995. That
Published on June 6, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Before Venezuela Bond Deal, Warnings Heeded By Goldman, Nomura
Partly because it would mean dealing directly with a Venezuelan state bank, Goldman Sachs turned down a request from Caracas to convert $5 billion in sovereign bonds into marketable securities
Published on June 5, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Global Airlines Conference Agenda To Accord Importance To Fresh Safety Concerns
Even as global airline executives gathered on Sunday for the industry’s largest meeting of the year, safety concerns reign high on the agenda of the meeting after a deadly attack
Published on June 5, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Chipmakers Look Beyond Crowded Smartphone Market At Taiwan’s Biggest Tech Fair
Shifting away from smartphones where intense competition has pushed down components prices, and with bets on new areas such as driverless cars, virtual reality and artificial intelligence, were put by
Published on June 2, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Hopes On ‘Esports’ Video Game Gladiators Pinned By European Telecoms Firms
Telecoms firms see Esports as a way to lure younger clients and brand themselves as digital companies rather than merely providers of phone services, with championships watched by crowds of
Published on June 2, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
As Central Banks Sidle Toward Exit, Investors Sulk, But No Tantrum Likely
When a central bank signals that it is scaling back the stimulus that has kept an economy afloat – and lined the pockets of investors, history suggests that financial markets
Published on June 1, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Made In The US Could Soon Replace ‘Made In China’
Rising costs in China have been forcing manufacturers to explore new countries to make their goods and therefore contrary to widespread belief, China isn’t the cheap place to manufacture that
Published on June 1, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
As Spying And Crime Tools Mix, Blame Game For Cyber Attacks Grows Murkier
On the face of it looked like a menacing new industrial espionage attack by Russian cyber spies and Veteran espionage researcher Jon DiMaggio was hot on its trail three months
Published on May 31, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Analyst Who Correctly Called Its $2,000 Price Says Bitcoin Could Hit $100,000 In 10 Years
An analyst who correctly predicted the cryptocurrency’s rally this year told the media that a 3,483 percent rise from its recent record high could be marked by ad bitcoinโs price
Published on May 31, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Big Push For Selling Ads To Drugmakers Being Made This Summer By Facebook
There are media reports, based on source information close to Facebook that this social media giant is hosting an invitation-only summit dedicated to health on June 6 in New York.
Published on May 30, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
There Might Not Be Much Bite For Emerging Markets By Trumpโs Protectionist Bark
Even if talk becomes action, analysts say that much of a hit from the Trump administration’s protectionist rhetoric might not have much of an impact on trade-dependent emerging markets. In
Published on May 30, 2017
By Debdutta Ghosh