Germany will take Lufthansa stake in landmark US$9.8B bailout

Germany will offer Deutsche Lufthansa AG a 9 billion-euro (US$9.8 billion) bailout that thrusts the state back into the heart of a company privatized with fanfare two decades ago.

German government agrees €9B Lufthansa bailout

The deal still needs to be approved by the European Commission’s competition team.

Lufthansa's US$9.8 billion bailout bogged down in talks with EU

Germany’s 9 billion-euro (US$9.8 billion) bailout of Deutsche Lufthansa AG is being slowed by discussions meant to ensure the rescue plan receives swift European Union approval once it’s finalized, people familiar with the matter said.

Germany's Scholz: Government agreed on Lufthansa bailout package worth €9 billion

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announced on Monday that the government agreed on a €9 billion bailout package for Lufthansa. "It's a very, very g

Germany's Lufthansa agrees to government's $9.8b aid

Deal will also place federal government with a major say in airline's future course

Lufthansa says Germany approves stabilization package

Lufthansa says Germany approves stabilization package

Lufthansa says Germany approves stabilization package

Germany's new Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) has approved a 9 billion euro ($9.80 billion) stabilization package for Lufthansa , Germany's flagship carrier said on Monday. "The Executive Board also supports the package", Lufthansa said, adding that the bailout still need consent

Lufthansa says Germany approves stabilization package

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany’s new Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) has approved a 9 billion euro ($9.80 billion) stabilization package for Lufthansa (LHAG.DE), Germany’s flagship carrier said on Monday.

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline

The largest German corporate rescue since the coronavirus crisis struck will see the government get a 20% stake, which could rise to 25% plus one share in the event of a takeover attempt, as it seeks to protect thousands of jobs.

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline

Germany threw Lufthansa a 9 billion euro ($9.8 billion) lifeline on Monday, agreeing a bailout which gives Berlin a veto in the event of a hostile bid for the airline. Lufthansa has been locked in talks with Berlin for weeks over aid it needs to survive an expected protracted travel slump, with the

Germany approves 9 billion euro aid package for Lufthansa

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany on Monday approved a 9 billion-euro ($9.8 billion) aid package for stricken airline Lufthansa to keep a major employer going through the turbulence of the...

Lufthansa secures €9b German state rescue deal, say airline, government

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 25 — Berlin and coronavirus-stricken airline giant Lufthansa agreed today on a nine-billion-euro (US$9.8 billion) rescue package subject to approval by shareholders and competition authorities, the company and Germany’s economy ministry said. “Before the coronavirus...

Germany's Scholz: Lufthansa rescue package should yield 'small profit' for state

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s rescue package for flagship carrier Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) is a “very, very good solution” that is taking into account the needs of both the company and taxpayers, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Monday.

Lufthansa, German government agree on rescue package: Report

The German government and the management of flagship carrier Lufthansa, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, have reached an agreement on state aid worth billions of euros, German

German gov't to climb aboard at Lufthansa in virus rescue

(UPDATED) To help Lufthansa, the German government offers a 3-billion-euro loan and 5.7 billion of 'silent' capital. It also seeks to buy 20% of the company for 300 million euros.

German govt to climb aboard at Lufthansa in virus rescue

Berlin will climb aboard airline giant Lufthansa as its largest shareholder in a nine-billion-euro ($9.8 billion) rescue if investors and competition authorities agree, as the coronavirus-stricken carrier ...

Talks on Lufthansa aid not concluded yet: ministry

BERLIN (Reuters) - Negotiations on a government bailout for coronavirus-stricken airline Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) are in their last phase but have not been concluded yet, a spokeswoman of the German economy ministry said on Monday.

Lufthansa state rescue deal agreed in principle, say sources

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 25 — Coronavirus-stricken German airline group Lufthansa has agreed in principle a nine-billion-euro (US$9.8 billion) rescue deal that would see the government come onboard as a shareholder, sources told AFP today. With mangers and ministers in agreement, Lufthansa’s...

Germany Will Take Lufthansa Stake in Landmark $9.8 Billion Bailout

Germany will offer Deutsche Lufthansa AG a 9 billion-euro ($9.8 billion) bailout that thrusts the state back into the heart of a company privatized with fanfare two decades ago.

Japan to end Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus

The world’s third-largest economy has escaped an explosive outbreak with some 17,000 infections and 825 deaths so far; however, the epidemic has tipped it into a recession and plunged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s popularity to multi-year lows.

Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

TOKYO, May 25 — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today that Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas later in the day but that it could be reimposed if the pace of infections picked up. Social distancing curbs were loosened for most of the country on May 14...

Japan to End Tokyo’s State of Emergency, Eyes Fresh $930 Billion Stimulus

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Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas later in the day but that it could be reimposed if the pace of infections picked up.

Japan eyes fresh $930b stimulus, to end Tokyo's state of emergency

Japan is considering fresh stimulus worth 100 trillion yen ($930 billion), mostly comprising financial aid for companies.

Japan to end Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes massive new stimulus

World’s third-largest economy has escaped an explosive coronavirus outbreak

Japan plans to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 bn stimulus

Social distancing curbs were removed for most of the country on May 14 as new infections fell, but the government had kept Tokyo and four other prefectures under watch

Japan looking to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 bln stimulus

TOKYO — Japan is looking to lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions while also considering fresh stimulus worth almost $1 trillion to help companies ride out the coronavirus pandemic, Nikkei reported on Monday.

Japan ends state of emergency, eyes fresh $1.5trn stimulus

Japan's economy minister said the government had received approval from key advisers to remove the state of emergency for Tokyo and all remaining regions.

Shinzo Abe lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh economic stimulus

The move meant that the whole country would now have the social distancing curbs loosened, after an initial lifting of restrictions for most areas on May 14

Japan eyes fresh stimulus plan worth over US$929b to battle COVID-19

TOKYO: Japan is considering a fresh stimulus package worth over US$929 billion that will consist mostly of financial aid programmes for companies ...

Japan to end Tokyo's state of emergency

TOKYO, May 25 — Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions today, while the Nikkei reported a plan for new stimulus worth almost US$1 trillion (RM4.36 trillion) to help companies ride out the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing curbs were...

Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas on Monday after the number of infections fell across the country, but warned that it could be reimposed if the virus started spreading again.

Tokyo stocks rally on hopes for economic restart amid pandemic

Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday on hopes that Japan's economy will soon restart as the government is set to lift a state of emergency in the capital declared over the coronavirus pandemic. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 353.49 points, or 1.73 percent, from Friday at 20,741.65. The broader Topix…

Japan lifts virus emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 bln stimulus

TOKYO — Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions on Monday, while the Nikkei reported a plan for new stimulus worth almost $1 trillion to help companies ride out the coronavirus pandemic.

Ramaphosa: South Africa coronavirus lockdown to ease from June 1

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a further easing of coronavirus restrictions from next month in a move that will allow most sectors of the economy to reopen fully under "strict health protocols" and "social distancing rules".

South Africa to ease lockdown despite surge in Covid-19 cases

Ramaphosa says lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely.

South Africa to ease lockdown despite surge in Covid-19 cases

Cape Town. South Africa will ease the Covid-19 lockdown from level four to level three beginning from June 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday amid a surge in confirmed cases.

South Africa’s move to level 3 lockdown won’t be like ‘flicking a switch’

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that most of the economy will reopen from 1 June, should be welcomed, however, it must be stressed that overall levels of activity will remain notably below what we saw before the pandemic, says the Bureau of Economic Research (BER).

South Africa to further ease lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a further easing of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown from June 1, allowing the vast majority of the economy...

S. Africa to ease Covid-19 lockdown

Ramaphosa says lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely.

South African president says lockdown to ease from June 1

JOHANNESBURG, May 25 — President Cyril Ramaphosa announced yesterday a further easing of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown from June 1, allowing the vast majority of the economy to return to full capacity. Africa's most industrialised economy has been largely shut down since late March, when...

Coronavirus in South Africa: President Ramaphosa warns outbreak will get worse

Lockdown measures to be further eased from start of June despite surge in cases

New level 3 lockdown rules in a nutshell

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will move to alert level 3 of the national lockdown on 1 June. Here are the biggest changes.

Covid-19: 'It's in your hands' - Ramaphosa calls on citizens to play their part

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is now at risk of even more coronavirus infections as it prepares to gear down to alert Level 3 of the lockdown.

Companies must adhere to strict health, safety protocols - Ramaphosa

The president warned that the risk of a massive increase in COVID-19 infections would be greater as the economy opened up and millions of more people returned to work.

Bharti Telecom to sell $1 bn stake in Airtel

 Bharti Telecom is selling upto $1 billion of its shares in Bharti Airtel through a secondary market block deal on Tuesday.

Bharti Airtel promoter to raise USD 1 billion through equity

Bharti Telecom to sell $1 bn stake in Airtel through block deal

Bharti Telecom to sell $1 bn stake in Airtel through block deal

IANS New Delhi Bharti Telecom is selling upto $1 billion of its shares in Bharti Airtel through a secondary market block deal on Tuesday. Bharti Teleco

Bharti Telecom to raise ₹7,600 cr through block sale of Airtel shares

Promoters plan to sell 2.75% stake

Promoter to sell 2.75% stake worth $1 bn in Bharti Airtel via block deals

Shares are being offered to large investors at 6 per cent discount to March 22 closing price of Rs 593; Mittal company joins top Indian companies in raising funds

Bharti Airtel Promoter Said To Plan $1 Billion Fundraising To Become Debt Free

Bharti Telecom plans to sell 2.75% equity stake, equivalent to 150 million shares, at a floor price of Rs 558 apiece.

Govt's wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 million tonnes despite COVID-19 hurdles

Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7MT for the 2020-21 marketing year. Although the wheat marketing year runs from April-March, the bulk of procurement is normally done in the first three months.

Govt’s wheat procurement surpasses last year’s level of 34.1 mn tonnes despite COVID hurdles

In a statement, the food ministry said the overall wheat procurement has touched 34.15 MT as on May 24 in the current marketing year, surpassing last year's figure of 34.13 MT.

Govt’s wheat procurement surpasses last year’s level of 34.1 million tonnes despite COVID-19 hurdles

In Punjab, every farmer was allotted specific spaces earmarked for dumping of stocks and no one else was allowed to enter those areas.

Wheat procurement surpasses last year’s target

:A spectacular 55 per cent increase in wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh as compared to the previous rabi marketing season has helped government agencies to surpass the total procurement of 341.3 la

Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 MT despite hurdles

Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7 million tonnes (MT) for the 2020-21 marketing year

India’s wheat procurement surpasses last year’s level of 34.1 mn tonnes despite COVID hurdles | Economy News

New Delhi: The government’s wheat procurement so far in the 2020-21 marketing year has surpassed the last year’s 34.13 million … India’s wheat procurement surpasses last year’s level of 34.1 mn tonnes despite COVID hurdles | Economy News Read More »

Punjab, MP lead the way as wheat procurement tops last year's level

The government has purchased 34.15 mln tonnes wheat iill May 24, compared to 34.13 mln tonnes procured in all of 2019.

Govt procures 110 lakh metric tonnes of wheat

Due to global pandemic Corona, this time the Government had to implement lockdown, but the hard work and the spirit of the farmers of the State was the highest this time. This is the reason that this time in the history of Madhya Pradesh, the highest number of wheat purchases was recorded. In

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 cr GST refund claims since April 8

Refunds have been sanctioned while ensuring work from home, it added. The finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during COVID-19 it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds which would benefit around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME.

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 cr GST refund claims since April 8

The CBIC had earlier asked its field officers to avoid asking for physical submission of documents from entities who are claiming GST and Customs refunds and instead use official email for all communication.

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since April 8

The finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during COVID-19 it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds which would benefit around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME.

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since April 8

India Business News: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) on Monday said it has sanctioned GST refund claims worth Rs 11,052 crore in 47 days. In a tweet, the CBIC s

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since April 8

In a tweet, the CBIC said it is "committed to ensuring liquidity to GST taxpayers especially MSME sectors during the lockdown".

GST refund: CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore claims

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since Apr 8 to benefit MSMEs

he finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during the cor it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds

Akinwumi Adesina accused of appointing relatives to strategic positions at AFDB

PRESIDENT of the African Development Bank (AFDB) Akinwumi Adesina has been accused by a group of anonymous whistleblowers of handing contracts to acquaintances and appointing relatives to strategic positions at the bank, a Bloomberg report has revealed. According to the report, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin turned down plans by the AFDB’s board to end […]

AfDB: U.S. govt demands fresh probe into allegations against Adesina

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, still has another big hurdle to cross in his bid for re-election into office.

U.S calls for probe against AfDB president

The intervention by the Treasury, the AfDB’s biggest non-African shareholder, comes two weeks after the ethics committee found no evidence to support allegations of favoritism by Adesina. The 60-yea

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank

The letter, dated 22 May, was sent to the chair of the AfDB's board, Ivorian Planning and Development Minister Niale Kaba.

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank

Abidjan, Ivory Coast | AFP | The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed “deep reservations” about the outcome of an internal inquiry clearing Adesina, …

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach at African Development Bank

The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed "deep reservations" about

Bayer says it makes progress in settlement talks over weedkiller

Bayer said on Monday it had made progress seeking a settlement over claims its glyphosate-based Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, after Bloomberg reported the company reached a verbal agreement on about 50,000 to 85,000 cases. In April, Bayer's management regained shareholder support for its handling

Bayer says it makes progress in settlement talks over weedkiller

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Bayer said on Monday it had made progress seeking a settlement over claims its glyphosate-based Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, after Bloomberg reported the company reached a verbal agreement on about 50,000 to 85,000 cases.

Bayer says it makes progress in settlement talks over weedkiller

Bayer shares rose sharply on May 25, 2020, after reports it was close to a mass deal with American plaintiffs who claim that the company’s glyphosate-based Roundup weedkiller causes cancer

Bayer Reaches Deals on Big Share of 125,000 Roundup Weedkiller Suits

Bayer AG has reached verbal agreements to resolve a substantial portion of an estimated 125,000 U.S. cancer lawsuits over use of its Roundup weedkiller, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

Bayer reaches agreement in 125,000 US cancer lawsuits

Pharmaceutical giant reportedly does deal to end inherited costly legal battle

Bayer said to settle up to 125k cancer legal cases in US involving Roundup weed killer

Bayer has reached verbal agreements to resolve a substantial portion of an estimated 125,000 US cancer lawsuits over use of its Roundup weedkiller, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

Bayer reaches deals on big share of 125,000 roundup weedkiller suits

Bayer AG has reached verbal agreements to resolve a substantial portion of an estimated 125,000 U.S. cancer lawsuits over use of its Roundup weedkiller, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

S&P/TSX composite index up on broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets closed

Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading, fuelled by a broad-based rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

S&P/TSX composite index up on broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets closed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading, fuelled by a broad-based rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 151.79 points at 15,065.43. U.S.

S&P/TSX composite starts week higher, U.S. stock markets closed for holiday

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index started the trading week by moving higher, fuelled by gains in the financial and industrial sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 94.85 points at 15,008.49. U.S.

Toronto stock market rally led by cannabis while U.S. stock markets closed

Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit advance to start the trading week on a broad-based rally led by a resurgence among cannabis stocks.

TSX starts week higher

Canada's main stock index started the trading week by moving higher, fuelled by gains in the financial and industrial sectors.

Factbox: EU recovery fund - the battle lines

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will issue on Wednesday a new proposal for a long-term European Union budget and a coronavirus recovery fund to help economies in the bloc rebound from recession.

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

European Commission to propose blueprint for € 1tn multiannual financial framework

EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU leaders may meet for a face-to-face summit in the coming weeks to bargain over the next joint budget and a linked coronavirus recovery fund, suspending lockdown rules imposed to contain the pandemic, diplomats and officials said.

Recovery plans unveiled This WEEK

Tough negotiations start this week on both the EU's recovery fund and its revised long-term budget, which are likely to determine the entire future of the bloc.

As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA

The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) also urged the government to ban the import of refined palm oils or palmolien in order to encourage domestic production.

As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA

The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) also urged the government to ban the import of refined palm oils or palmolien in order to encourage domestic production. These are some of the short-term measures the trade body has submitted to the government for making India self-sufficient in edible oils.

As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA

Among long term measures, SEA has suggested the government to encourage Punjab and Haryana farmers to divert land to corn or sunflower in kharif season and mustard in rabi season.

Time to hike edible oil import duties: SEA

As India’s 2010 pact with Malaysia and Indonesia came to an end, the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) on Monday said the government should hike Customs duty on soya, sunflower and crude p

As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA

The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) also urged the government to ban the import of refined palm oils or palmolien in order to encourage domestic production.

IDFC FIRST Bank’s senior management takes 10% pay cut

IANS New Delhi IDFC FIRST Bank’s senior management has volunteered to take a 10 per cent pay cut for the financial year 2020-21 amid the coronavirus cri

IDFC First Bank’s senior management takes 10 per cent pay cut in FY21

With economic uncertainty due the national lockdown, IDFC First Bank announced on Monday that its senior management has volunteered to take a 10 per cent cut in compensation in the current fiscal.The

Coronavirus impact: IDFC First Bank's senior management to take 10% pay cut

The bank's chief executive officer (CEO) V Vaidyanathan is taking a 30 per cent cut, including fixed and allowances

COVID-19 impact: IDFC FIRST Bank's senior management takes pay cut

Coronavirus impact: IDFC First Bank senior management takes 10% pay cut; CEO 30%

The bank has also paid 100 percent variable pay to 78.2 percent of employees for the period pertaining to 2019-20 despite the arrival of the pandemic, IDFC First Bank said.

Major industries, govt agencies owe about Rs 5 lakh crore in outstanding dues to MSMEs: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the government agencies, public sector undertakings and major industries owe an estimated Rs 5 lakh crore in outstanding payments to MSMEs.

Major industries, govt agencies owe about Rs 5 lakh crore in outstanding dues to MSMEs: Nitin Gadkari

India Business News: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the government agencies, public sector undertakings and major industries owe an estimated Rs 5 lakh crore

Dues to MSMEs at Rs 5 lakh cr: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the government agencies, public sector undertakings and major industries owe an estimated Rs 5 lakh crore in outstanding payments to MSMEs.

PSUs, govt agencies owe Rs 5 trn in outstanding dues to MSMEs: Gadkari

The MSME minister said the Centre has decided that its ministries and public sector undertakings will clear outstanding payments of MSMEs within 45 days

Australia's exports fell 12% in April

The value of both Australian exports and imports decreased in April 2020 although demand for resource commodities remained strong, according to the la

Australia’s international trade took a dive in April

The ABS has released preliminary international trade data for April, which has registered solid falls in both imports and exports:

Laptop imports from China surge during shutdown

Australia's working from home boom saw the importation of laptops and office equipment from China jump by up to 40 per cent during the COVID-19 shutdown in April.

Mexico's monthly trade deficit hits $3 billion due to virus

Exports in Mexico fall by more than 40% in April 2020, while imports are down 30%

Dozens of Chinese companies added to US blacklist in latest Beijing rebuke

The blacklisted companies focus on artificial intelligence and facial recognition, markets that US chip companies such as Nvidia Corp and Intel Corp have been heavily investing in.

Chinese tech giant criticizes US for 'politicizing business'

BEIJING — One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government entities.

Chinese Tech Giant Criticizes US for 'Politicizing Business'

One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government ent

Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations

Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations

Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican unit of Nissan Motor Co Ltd unit said on Monday that it is preparing to gradually reopen under strict safety measures, beginning with activities that are directly related to vehicle and autoparts manufacturing.

Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations

The automaker will begin with vehicle and autoparts manufacturing activities

Errabelli asks farmers to go for regulated cropping pattern

Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Errabelli Dayakar Rao has advised the farmers to go for the regulated cropping pattern

Officials told to help draw up crop plans at village level

Farmers urged to strictly follow government advice on cropping pattern

‘We will not sow maize crop in coming season, heed government advice’

Farmers in more than 30 villages pass a resolution to follow regulated farming

India's April crude processing sees biggest drop in nearly two decades

Refiners processed about 14.75 million tonnes or 3.60 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil last month, government data showed

Crude processing in April sees biggest drop in nearly two decades

The lockdown and travel curbs aimed at stemming spread of COVID-19 since March 25 forced people to stay home, cutting India's fuel demand by 45.8 percent in April.

In steepest fall since 2003, processing of crude slumps 29%

India’s crude oil processing in April slumped by 28.8 per cent from a year ago, its biggest drop since at least 2003, as a nationwide lockdown weighed on fuel demand and forced refiners to cut product

GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound under pressure below the 131.50 level vs. yen

GBP/JPY is trading below the 100 and 200 SMA on the four-hour chart while making lower lows and lower highs which is the hallmark of a bear trend. The currency

EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Remains confined in a range near mid-0.8900s

The EUR/GBP cross continued with its struggle for a firm near-term direction and remained confined well within a one-week-old narrow trading band arou

S&P 500 Price Analysis: US stocks en route to the 3000 mark and beyond

After the February-March crash, the S&P 500 has been recovering a great part of its losses. The index is pressuring the May’s highs above the 100 SMA on the d

Guy Laliberte wants to buy back Cirque du Soleil, keep headquarters in Montreal

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte says he wants to buy back the internationally celebrated circus company he created more than 35 years ago.

Cirque du Soleil founder wants to buy back high-profile but debt-laden show

Guy Laliberte stated his intention during a radio show, but it will not be a cakewalk

Cirque du Soleil founder prepares offer to buy back in

Three months after selling his remaining shares in Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, founder Guy Laliberte said he’s preparing an offer for the debt-laden company hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Buying health insurance plans: How existing and new policyholders are impacted in times of COVID-19

The average policy seeker in a post-COVID-19 world might be more mindful about health insurance as a concept as compared to the one in a pre-COVID-19 era.

Mortgage ILS COVID-19 Dislocation To Elevate Reinsurance Costs: A.M. Best

The current dislocation of the mortgage insurance-linked securities market due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause mortgage reinsurance rates to rise. A

COVID-19 raises posers over business interruption underwriting

FOLLOWING the lockdown across the country on the backdrop of the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic which crippled econo

Book sales soar as French lockdown eases

Even so, overall, sales were 60 percent down compared the corresponding period in 2019.

Book sales soar as French lockdown eases

A study for the trade weekly Livres Hebdo found that from May 11 to 17 bookshops did a roaring trade, with readers desperate to stock up while public libraries remained shut.

Book sales soar as French Covid-19 lockdown eases

PARIS, May 25 — Book sales in France have soared since the country began to ease its lockdown, rocketing more than 230 per cent in a week, a survey showed today. A study for the trade weekly Livres Hebdo found that from May 11 to 17 bookshops did a roaring trade, with readers desperate to stock...

Chinese Congress Reviews National Blockchain Fund Bill

A bill to create a specialized national blockchain fund was submitted to China's congress during the annual 'Two Sessions'.

Blockchain Adoption: China’s National People’s Congress and Parliament to Review DLT Fund Proposal

The National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s parliament and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference recently began conducting their annual

CREDAI Seeks Urgent Support For Realty Sector in Letter to PM Modi

The industry body said that it has done its "best possible" to mitigate the plight of over five crore labour force in the sector by providing food and shelter.

Coronavirus | CREDAI writes to PM, seeks immediate relief for realty sector

The industry body has pitched for additional institutional funding, waiver of penal interest and customer-centric tax treatment of real estate, among others.

Digitex Futures Adds Chainlink Integration For Unrivaled Price Data Accuracy

Digitex Futures has revealed a new partnership with Chainlink to provide the most consistent and accurate price data without fluctuation.

Digitex Futures Integrates Chainlink’s On-chain Price Oracles for Added Transparency and Reliability

Digitex Futures, the DGTX token powered, zero-fee cryptocurrency futures trading platform has announced a partnership with Chainlink to integrate the latter’s d

Realtors body Credai write to PM seeking more funding, loan restructuring

The govt has already extended project completion and registration by six months and extended credit-linked subsidy scheme by a year

Realtors body Credai write to PM seeking more funding, loan restructuring

The govt has already extended project completion and registration by six months and extended credit-linked subsidy scheme by a year

Lufthansa has good prospects for future: German ministries

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German Finance and Economy Ministries on Monday said Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) was an operationally healthy company before the coronavirus outbreak, as well as profitable and with good future prospects, but had got into trouble due to the pandemic.

Merkel won't allow EU to deprive Lufthansa of key slots: Handelsblatt

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel told senior members of her party that the German government would not allow the European Commission to deprive Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) of valuable take-off and landing slots at Frankfurt and Munich airports, Handelsblatt reported.

Pubs take legal action against FBD over Covid insurance

Over 1,000 pubs and bars are affected by a dispute about whether or not their insurance policies with FBD Insurance Plc cover the disruptive impact of Covid-19 on their businesses, the Commercial Court has been told.

Life insurance firms record 45% degrowth in April, but post-COVID future bright

Insurance sector will face headwinds in Q1 FY20 due to the coronavirus pandemic, However, CARE Ratings said that insurance space will record strong performance, especially digitally going forward

N.L. launches $25-million program to support tourism sector hit by COVID-19 pandemic

Small and medium-sized tourism operators can apply for one-time funding contributions of $5,000 or $10,000, depending on their gross sales

Africa's COVID-19 recovery should harness the benefits of nature and conservation

Today, as we celebrate International Day of Biodiversity, the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world. We celebrate this day in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Malls lose Rs 90k cr in 2 months: SCAI

IANS New Delhi The Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI) on Monday said the sector has lost over Rs 90,000 crore in the last two months, owing to t

Malls Lose Rs 90,000 Crore in 2 Months, SCAI Seeks Adequate Relief

In a statement, the industry body said that the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) relief measures are not adequate to support the liquidity needs of the industry.

French carmaker Renault could close plants and cut jobs: union

PARIS (Reuters) - French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) could unveil job cuts and plants closures on Thursday as the company looks to save 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in costs, a representative for far-left union CGT said on Monday.

French carmaker Renault could close plants and cut jobs, says union

PARIS, May 25 — French carmaker Renault could unveil job cuts and plants closures on Thursday as the company looks to save €2 billion (US$2.2 billion) in costs, a representative for far-left union CGT said today. Renault has called for a meeting with unions on Thursday regarding its cost-saving...

MTN, Airtel re-instate mobile money sending charges

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom giants MTN Uganda and Airtel have announced they will be re-instating their charges on sending money ending the suspension that was meant to make it easy for users to go through the lockdown. During the last two months of the lockdown, customers were allowed to send money on …

MTN and Airtel Uganda re-introduce 50% discount on Person to Person and Mobile Wallet to bank transactions – Techjaja

MTN and Airtel Uganda will effective from 26th May 2020, re-introduce a 50% discount to standard tariffs for 30 days on all Mobile Money an

Delhi sees season's highest power demand on Sunday

Tata Power Delhi Distribution said it met the peak power demand of 1493 MW on Sunday night.

Heat wave drives Delhi’s peak power demand to season high of 5,268 MW

Expected to touch last year’s peak of 7,409 MW by July: Tata Power-DDL

Farmers and forest owners bristle at politicians screwing the scrum so that forest owners subsidise the domestic wood processing industry, potentially resulting in trade retaliation from export markets

Farmers and forest owners bristle at politicians screwing the scrum so that forest owners subsidise the domestic wood processing industry, potentially resulting in trade retaliation from export markets

Rushed Log Legislation Deserves The Chop

Federated Farmers and the Forest Owners Association are joining forces to condemn the Log Brokers Bill as a Trojan horse to potentially force farmers and foresters to subsidise local processing industries from reduced export earnings.

72 per cent professionals wish to continue WFH, 80 per cent believe it will impact air quality: Survey

Another 85 per cent agreed that WFH saved substantial man hours by eliminating commute time. However, as cities reopen partially and news cycles report traffic congestion, how business will complete this transition remains to be observed.

Nearly three-fourths of professionals prefer Work From Home option

Around 7 out of 10 working professionals prefer Work From Home (WFH) option.Further, close to 80 per cent believe that WFH could ensure clean air, and 65 per cent of the respondents call on the Govern

Hundreds test positive for coronavirus at meatpacking plant in Brazil

SAO PAULO, May 25 (Reuters) - Hundreds of meatpacking workers at a single BRF SA plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company said on Monday, amid global concerns about the pandemic disrupting food supplies. Brazilian meatpacker BRF said in a statement that nearly 340 people, or 6.6% of workers, at its Concórdia plant in Santa Catarina state had tested positive for the virus.

Brazil BRF meatpacking plant hit with more than 300 coronavirus cases

Nearly 340 meatpacking workers at a single BRF SA plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company said on Monday. Brazilian meatpacker BRF said in a statement that 6.6% of its 5,132 workers at its Concórdia plant in Santa Catarina state had tested positive for the

Bengaluru: BMTC introduces flat-fare system, bus fares to start from Rs 5 now

BMTC has been facing flak right from the first day of operations post-lockdown for its new contactless ticketing system. Commuters and citizen activists had pointed out that the daily passes worth Rs 70 were not feasible for those travelling short distances.

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel

The BMTC's new flat fare system will minimise contact in buses during travel amid the coronavirus pandemic