Europe
Hungary Launched COVID-19 Vaccine One Day Before The Other EU Countries
The EU has a population of nearly 450 million, therefore mass vaccination across the continent would be a “crucial step” in the battle to end the pandemic.
Doubt Over COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Weighing On Stocks Indicate ‘Economic Scarring?
Concerns related to vaccine distribution have brought back the pandemic situation under focus whereby highlighting some of the grim realities of the world.
Food security and sovereignty: France’s Tereos commits for Europe
Food security is one of the critical concerns of humanity, representing one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. At a time when France’s agricultural balance is experiencing lasting deficits, certain players have targeted the issue of food sovereignty and are proposing a global model capable of guaranteeing food security for the French people.
Germany increases scrutiny on telecom network vendors, aims to keeps Huawei out
While Britain has banned Huawei, France is likelly to informally exclude it, and Germany aims to effectively strangle it in red tape.
Banks In Britain Include ‘Worst’ Scenario Into ‘Their Risk Models’
In a provisional “potential” loss in loans across these banks could go up to “$22 billion” whereby leaving the previous “analyst forecasts” behind and ramping up pressure on selling shares which already took a beating due to the ongoing global pandemic.
Severe COVID-19 Risk Lies More In People With Type A Blood Say European Researchers
Findings of recent study reveals the link between a “cell-surface protein” and severe cases of coronavirus.
Tesla To Enter Germany Opening The Door For Others To Follow
Tesla to build its first European factory in Germany.
French And Russian Presidents To Discuss The Moratorium On Missiles In Europe
Following the expiry of INF, Russia proposed a suspension on missile deployment and now the France seems to be warming up to discuss on the matter.
African swine fever at Europe’s borders: time for an embargo?
As experts warned, the international outbreak of hemorrhagic fever (African swine fever – ASF) is devasting livestock populations in China and other parts of Asia. When cases of infection appeared last year, analysts predicted that China would be unable to control the spread, and that by the time it reached parts of South-East Asia the economic costs would be enormous. Unfortunately, they were right.
Global PV Installation Market Is ‘Now Back On A Strong Growth Trajectory’
‘2018’s slowdown was just a blip’, as world’s solar installation market is set to make record.
European Breweries To Up Their Brewing Innovation Amid Green Legislations
As the customers turn towards responsible drinking and the regulatory body continue to introduce environmental laws, the Breweries in Europe sees being “pro-active” is the way to go.
Strong Hiring Scores Higher Profit For Robert Walters
Despite Brexit threats and protests in France, Robert Walters registers higher profit in Asia and Europe.
Capital Impact of Lira Crisis On European Banks Is Manageable
DBRS finds the impact on European banks caused by Turkish exposure to be in a manageable scale.
VW Has ‘Not Done Enough’ To Improve On Emission Scandal
EU authorities pressurises VW to guarantee its cars performance post the Dieselgate scandal besides improving “consumer information”.
Vodafone Chooses ‘Highly Trafficked Urban’ Space As Its 5G Testing Grounds
Vodafone has revealed its plans of starting 5G network on testing grounds in 10 largest cities in the U.K.
First Quarter Of 2018 Show The Strongest Growth In M&As In The Global Markets
World events, decisions of leaders, tax reformations, trade tariffs, along with confidence rise in corporate sector have pushed companies to undertake deals with “strong strategic sense”, although the investors seem reluctant in big scale acquisitions.
Wacky Weather Causes ‘Split In The Polar Vortex’
North Pole experiences warmer temperatures while the easterlies move towards Europe.
Duff & Phelps: Yann Magnan appointed as Europe Leader, the company sets his ambitions high
Approaching a century of existence, the New York based advisory firm maintains its expansion in Europe and its sights on conquering each country within, one at a time. In order to steer the European ship into higher seas, Duff & Phelps’ HQ have nominated Yann Magnan, who has an MS in Engineering and turned to finance.
Deutsche Telekom raises 2017 outlook
Unperturbed by the collapse of the mega deal between T-Mobile US and Sprint Corp, Deutsche Telekom’s third quarter earnings have beaten analysts’ expectations.
Britain puts its weight behind Europe in the battle between Boeing and Bombardier
For the British government Bombardier’s survival as a planemaker is critical since it brings about a sense of stability, prosperity and job security to its citizens in East Belfast where Bombardier has a unit employing more than 4,000 people. The U.S trade action will mean that the cost of its Cseries aircrafts will be thrice as expensive as Boeing’s offerings of the same seat capacity.
Deutsche Telekom unveils next gen 5G mobile antennas in Europe
5G technology will first be rolled out in Japan and South Korea in 2018, followed quickly by the U.S. In 2020 5G technology will be launched in Europe.
Aker BP to expand drilling of exploratory oil wells off the coast of Norway
According to Aker BP’s CEO, the company is willing to aggressively cut costs and maintain margins in the wake of falling crude oil prices.
Core systems at energy companies may have been compromised by hackers: Symantec
Security researchers at Symantec have raised concerns regarding core systems at industrial firms, including those in the United States and Europe, being compromised by attackers, who could leverage them for destructive purposes in the event of a major geopolitical conflict.
Unpopular restrictions on payments in cash further weakens the EU Commission
On January 23rd of this year, the EU Commission issued the ‘Commission Initiative Roadmap’ for 2018 regarding the reinforced fight against the financing of terrorism. These measures happen to be in fact restriction on payments made in cash. In other words, the Initiative is not so much about fighting terrorism but more a war declaration to cash money. The EU wants to become cashless but Europeans disagree and the Initiative has made Europe loose more of the little credibility it had left.
Europe’s Stock Gives An ‘Upbeat’ Start
The Asian cue pushed the European stocks to open at a high ground.
UNHCR Reports Reveal The Total Number Of Refugees Migrating Into Europe Via Sea Route
Almost five times more refugees fleeing from Syria through marine waters took shelter in Europe.
UCC and Carbonxt To Jointly Develop Sorbents The Remove Mercury Emissions From The Environment
New emission control sorbents will be developed by the partnership of Carbonxt and UCC which will help the power generating units in the North America and Europe to meet their environmental compliances.
Call for action as 90-150 Million tons of CO2 emissions are released into the atmosphere
A study conducted by T&E, BirdLife and EEB, shows the economic and fiscal impact of carbon emissions and the need for further tweaking the ETS system as well as the need for further regulations so as to ensure brighter future.
