
Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Tesla Model 3 Will Receive Displays From LG
The South Korean company LG Display will supply information displays for the recently announced electric car Model 3 from Tesla Motors, according to Reuters.
Published on April 5, 2016
By Iris Barker
Management
British Authorities Are Trying to Rescue Steelworkers
The UK authorities have officially confirmed their intention to intervene in the situation surrounding the sale and the possible closure of a number of British metallurgical enterprises owned by theโฆ
Published on April 4, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
How Authorities of Different Countries Responded to ‘Panamagate’
Publication of an investigation on offshore companies in Panama has caused the first reaction of governments and the tax bodies. Tax authorities in Australia began checking more than 800 ofโฆ
Published on April 4, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Irish vs Finnish Economies: Why Celtic Tiger Won
Why Ireland and Finland are on opposite sides of the euro-zone growth? Because one of them found a way out of economic difficulties. The other, on the contrary, has becomeโฆ
Published on April 1, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Oppenheimer Blue Diamond To Be Sold at Record Price
The largest blue diamond ever put up for auction will be sold on May 18 at Christie's Geneva auction. According to preliminary estimates, the lot costs $ 38 - $โฆ
Published on March 31, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Saudi Aramco to Increase Production Despite Low Prices
Saudi Arabiaโs state oil company will accelerate the development of large deposits of oil โHuraisโ and will increase natural gas production by 2 times in the next 10 years. Thisโฆ
Published on March 31, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
How to Get Promoted in China
In theory, Chinese officials get career increase depending on their progress on a number of key indicators: strong economic growth, social stability, and, until recently, the observance of one-child policy.
Published on March 30, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
The Gas War Between US and Canada
The US and Canada usually get together very well. The countries have strong trade relationship worth more than $ 2 billion a day; the US is the largest foreign investorโฆ
Published on March 30, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
An Instagram Account Deciding on Fate of Captured ISIL Militants
Instagram account 'Iraqiswat provides its subscribers an opportunity to decide the fate of captured militants of "Islamic state". The account presumably belongs to a Shiite militias group fighting against theโฆ
Published on March 29, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
India Is Ok With Current Oil Prices
Oil Minister of India said that the country is quite satisfied with the quotes at $ 45-50 per barrel. At these levels, local production brings a reasonable profit, and consumersโฆ
Published on March 29, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Norwegian Oil Fund Turns To Real Estate
Norwegian Oil Fund intends to increase investment in real estate. The largest sovereign fund in the world, which assets amount to about $ 830 billion, is seeking to improve itsโฆ
Published on March 28, 2016
By Iris Barker
Management
Study Found That Britons Work Longer, Yet Worse
The majority of British workers spend a lot of time at work, yet their productivity growth is either small or non-existent, according to the study, which results were published inโฆ
Published on March 28, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Congress Is Trying to Stop China’s Expansion in the US
China accelerated pace in buying US companies this year, and this begins to disturb the US lawmakers.
Published on March 25, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Coca-Cola To Sell Manufacturing and Distribution in the US
Coca-Cola is looking for a new approach to the main issue of its business model: how to control the production and distribution without having to take them into possession.
Published on March 25, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
French Defence Ministry Is Preparing For Another Wave of Refugees
Hundreds of thousands of migrants from Libya are going to invade Europe, said French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on the air at radio station "Europe 1".
Published on March 24, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
$15.5 Billion Against GBP
For the current year, Forex Market Players bet the pound to $ 15.5 billion. The sum is very large: in size, it corresponds to the GDP of Iceland.
Published on March 24, 2016
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Analysts: New iPhone SE Is a Failure
Earlier this week, Apple introduced the new iPhone SE with 4-inch screen. The market gave to the novelty cold shoulder, to say the least. Some experts are prophesying to theโฆ
Published on March 23, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
King: Germany Should Leave Eurozone
Germany had become too powerful and must leave the euro zone in order to avoid collapse of the monetary union, said the former governor of the Bank of England Mervynโฆ
Published on March 22, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Ireland, The Economic Growth Leader
There are not many countries able to achieve economic growth at almost 8 percent. Even China, which last year managed to increase its GDP "only" by 6.9 per cent, hopesโฆ
Published on March 22, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Saudi Arabia Is Demanding Financial Transparency
As reported by Bloomberg, citing informed sources, the Saudi authorities for the first time demanded international banks operating in the country to disclose their financial statements and other information. Thisโฆ
Published on March 21, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
What Greek Banks Hide
At first glance, the four largest banks in Greece are doing better than ever. In November, they received a third aid package for several years. The allocated โฌ 14.4 billionโฆ
Published on March 21, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Apple’s Staff Will Resign If FBI Wins
Employees of Apple Inc. may refuse to perform their duties and are even ready to resign, if they are forced to crack the iPhone, which belonged to a terrorist fromโฆ
Published on March 18, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Number of Hedge Funds Is Falling at a Record Pace
According to a new study, in 2015 were closed more hedge funds than at any other time since the financial crisis.
Published on March 18, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Pentagon’s Fears of War with Russia and China
The commandant of the US Marine Corps General Robert Neller, responsible for the preparation of the US Marines, said in a speech before Congress that the troops entrusted to himโฆ
Published on March 17, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Coca-Cola Got Milk
Coca-Cola intends to create a billion-dollar milk brand. The company has invested in the group Fairlife dairy farms that produce the same product. Filtered, rich in protein, lactose-free and almostโฆ
Published on March 17, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Is It Possible to Freeze Oil Production Without Iran?
Key oil-developing countries have decided to hold talks on the freeze on April 17 in Doha, Qatar, the sources told Reuters. However, the question of whether Iran will join oilโฆ
Published on March 16, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
The Growing Iceberg of Pension Funds
Unfunded pension obligations of 20 OECD countries reached $ 78 trillion. For comparison, total debt of the same governments is almost 2 times less ($ 44 trillion).
Published on March 16, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Foxconn To Wait For Sharp’s Reports
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn Electronics has delayed the deal on Sharpโs aquistision once again. At this time, the company decided to wait for announcement of the quarterly financial results ofโฆ
Published on March 15, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Italy To Give Expired Food to Charity
Italy is preparing to adopt a law, according to which shops and catering establishments will not throw out not spoiled but expired food, but give it to charity instead. Earlier,โฆ
Published on March 15, 2016
By Iris Barker
Management
Oxfam Calls to Fight Tax Evasion
More than a quarter of the capital, created in the UK over the past 15 years, settled in the wallets of the richest people, who make up only 1% ofโฆ
Published on March 14, 2016
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Battle of Intuition: ‘Go’ Game Champion Beat Computer
Lee Sedol, Korean champion of the ancient Asian Go game, beat AlphaGo program developed by a subsidiary of Google. Yet, he did it only once, having suffered three defeats inโฆ
Published on March 14, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Hackers Stole $ 100 Million Belonged to Bangladesh From the Federal Reserve Bank
Criminals stole $ 100 million from the account of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, cracking its electronic system. This reported AFP with reference to informed sources.
Published on March 11, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
US Officials Accused Apple of Lying
The US Justice Department accuses Apple of false rhetoric and deliberate sabotage of execution of decisions in the course of proceedings on unlocking information encrypted on the iPhone, belonging toโฆ
Published on March 11, 2016
By Iris Barker
Management
Daewoo’s Shipyards : The Worst is Over for the Company
South Korean shipbuilding company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) has declared that the worst is behind the company. The company expects to reach the profit for the currentโฆ
Published on March 10, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Americans Are Leading in the Investment Banking Race
Five of the largest American investment banks in 2015 surpassed their competitors from Europe by almost all financial indicators. Revenue of US investment banks last year amounted to $ 138.5โฆ
Published on March 9, 2016
By Iris Barker
Management
Mercer: Gender Equality Is Unattainable in 10 Years
Women are not sufficiently engaged in the labor force around the world. If employers keep the current level of progress in this environment, women will occupy only 40% of managerialโฆ
Published on March 9, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Michael Bloomberg Refused to Fight for the Seat of President of the United States
The billionaire, media mogul and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that he has decided not to participate as an independent candidate for the US president office. Heโฆ
Published on March 8, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
MarketWatch: Donald Trump Will Bring the US to Crisis
MarketWatchโs financial columnist Brett Arends believes that the economic program of presidential candidate of the United States Donald Trump is a path that might lead to debt crisis. Basing onโฆ
Published on March 8, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
China Plans 6.5-7% GDP Growth in 2016
China plans to ensure the growth of its economy to 6.5-7% this year against 6.9% in 2015, said Prime Minister of the State Council of China Li Keqiang, speaking onโฆ
Published on March 7, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Unwelcomed Banknotes: Why EU Wants to Withdraw โฌ500 Bills
After the terrorist attacks in Paris, The European Central Bank came to think if it's time to get rid of the โฌ500-bills. Large banknotes has long been associated with theโฆ
Published on March 7, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Victims of the Largest Pyramid Scheme Don’t Want To Take Their Money Back
Victims of the famous Bernard Madoff, who founded the largest Ponzi scheme in the history of global finance, do not want retake $ 2.5 billion. Is it simple forgetfulness orโฆ
Published on March 4, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Toshiba Asked For a Loan for Restructuring
Japanese Toshiba Corp has asked the three banks in the country for additional credits amounting to approximately $ 1.8 billion. The company intends to finance the restructuring after the scandalโฆ
Published on March 3, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Fight Against Corruption in China Brought Macau’s Economy Down
Macau's economy has fallen to 20.3% last year. The main reason for that was massive anti-corruption campaign in China and the countryโs economic downturn. The world's largest center of gamblingโฆ
Published on March 3, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Airbus Aircraft To Be Made in China
Construction of a new Airbus factory has been launched in China today. Investments into the project are estimated at $ 150 million. The company plans to embody and additionally supplyโฆ
Published on March 2, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Oil Quotes Play for Trump: Mexicans are Leaving Texas
According to the Revenue Service of the United States, cash receipts from Texas border cities decreased by 6%. Every year, the border between Mexico and the US is legally crossedโฆ
Published on March 2, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
The British Precedent Comes Further: Norway is Next
The precedent of Britain came faster than many experts expected. Norway plans to significantly reduce payments to foreign workers from the EU, as London did.
Published on March 1, 2016
By Iris Barker
Economics
Buffett: Our Children Will Be the Happiest
Head of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett published a letter to shareholders in which he admitted some of his mistakes. At that, Buffett believes that this current economic situation in theโฆ
Published on March 1, 2016
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Sony Patented VR Gloves
Being able to see your hands in virtual reality is an indescribable feeling. Many VR-headset manufacturers understand this. Some try to solve this problem with the help of smart sensors,โฆ
Published on February 29, 2016
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Enemy of the State: Why Apple Got Involved in the War with the FBI
Apple and the FBIโs confrontation has become the largest in recent years public debate about where to draw the line between privacy of personal information and national security. The pointโฆ
Published on February 29, 2016
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Oil Loans of EU Banks Are Estimated at $ 200 Billion
Preliminary assessment of loans to EU banks, oil and gas sector, is at minimum of $ 200 billion. However, this amount may be only the tip of the iceberg, expertsโฆ
Published on February 26, 2016
By Iris Barker