Business
The European Union is considering tightening the law following an investigation into the Black Rock deal
BRUSSELS - The European Commission has said it is investigating allegations of black arc distribution in promoting green banking laws, forcing it to disclose conflicting interests when it bids for …
pakistan
Pakistan is considering a plan to allow direct listing of local firms
(Bloomberg) - Pakistan's market regulators are considering a proposal to allow local companies to be listed directly on the stock exchange, a way that is easier than meeting the rules required fo…
EU
'Sorry Amazon': French supermarket steps up for local booksellers
Leading French supermarket chain China announced on Thursday that it would share its online retail network with shuttered bookstores and other local businesses, and expressed displeasure at Amazon…
Technology
Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores
Retail Company Walmart has scrapped plans to use robots to track its inventory. China, the world's largest supermarket, says it has ended its partnership with roaming robot maker Bossa Nova…
Technology
Apple will hold the event on November 10, analysts expect new Mac computers
Apple Inc. announced a special event on Monday, November 10, but did not elaborate on the "other thing" tagline. Apple last month announced a range of n ew iPhones and a bundle of new App…
Travel
Can digital tourism make people travel again?
For many, Germany's legendary Neuschwanstein castles, the stunning rock of the Republic of Ireland, or the ancient waters of the Maldives are a bucket list. In 2020, he and other internatio…
Technology
Facebook chief Zuckerberg put a brake on civil unrest
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg warned on Thursday of the possibility of civil unrest because of the high turnout in the US election, which would be a "test" for the social network. Zu…
Technology
Samsung posts the highest quarterly earnings
Samsung Electronics posted its third-quarter revenue of $59bn (£45.4bn) A 50% increase in smartphone sales led to strong revenue growth, while profits from microchips increased by 82%. Th…
Business
Model train maker Hornby went ahead with the lockdown
Hornby, a model railway company, saw a 33% increase in sales in the six months to the end of September, as more people took part in the lockdown. The firm, which also makes Corgi cars and skele…
Middle East
Saudi Arabia plans to add $2 billion to its space program by 2030
Saudi Arab plans to add 8 billion riyals ($2.1 billion) to its space program by 2030 as part of an economic diversification the plan aimed at attracting foreign investment and creating thousands of j…
WorldNews
The United States has announced a $2.4 billion sale of a coastal defense system to Taiwan
The United States said Monday it had approved the sale of $2 billion worth of 100-harpoon coastal defense systems to Taiwan, a move that sparked Beijing's anger over a $1 billion-missile deal la…
