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TVS Motor Company Invests Rs 30 Cr In Electric Vehicle Start-up Ultraviolette Automotive
TVS Motor Company has invested an additional Rs 30 crore in electric vehicle startup Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt Ltd. The Chennaibased firm's fresh investment is part of Ultraviolette Automotive's latest round (Series B) of funding, TVS Motor Co said...
Amazon Adds 7,000 More UK Jobs As Pandemic E-commerce Booms
Ecommerce giant Amazon is adding 7,000 more permanent jobs in the U.K. by the end of the year, in the latest sign that demand for online shopping and services is booming amid the pandemic.
Ithra Dubai Marks Another Milestone With The Link Now Lifted To Its Final Position 100 Meters Above Ground Level
The Link will be a destination as it tops the wish list of discerning travelers across the world DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In a highly anticipated event, Ithra Dubai, fully owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, accomplished a new...
Asian Shares Reverse Early Gains, Euro Falls To One-week Lows
Asian equities pared early gains on Thursday amid growing worries about SinoU.S. relations while the euro hit a oneweek low as traders wagered on central bank action to tame the single currency.
Nissan Develops Techniques To Speed Up Production Of Carbon Fibre Parts
Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it has developed techniques that help speed up production of automotive components made from carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP).
Gold Recoups Some Losses As Dollar Steadies
Gold on Thursday recouped some of the previous session's hefty losses as the dollar steadied, although gains were capped by an uptick in risk appetite on recent betterthanexpected economic data.
Bank Of England Policymakers Warn Of Bigger Risks For UK Economy
Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden and another interestrate setter, Gertjan Vlieghe, warned of risks that Britain's economy could suffer more damage from the coronavirus crisis than spelt out by the central bank last month.
Switzerland Raises The Stakes For Credit Suisse In Spy Affair
Switzerland has opened an enforcement case against Credit Suisse over a spying scandal that led to the ouster of its former CEO, a rare challenge to one of the country's major lenders.
Japan Regulator Tells Convenience Stores To Stop Forcing 24-hr Rule On Franchises
Japanese antimonopoly regulators on Wednesday told convenience store chains to stop forcing franchises to stay open 24 hours a day, after complaints from franchise owners struggling to find latenight staff and make a profit during quiet business hours.
Rolls-Royce Says Demand For Luxury Cars Is Recovering
The chief executive of RollsRoyce said demand for his company's luxury cars is rebounding, helped by sales in Asia, and he is optimistic about the outlook for next year after the coronavirus pandemic hit consumer confidence and closed dealerships.
Sensex, Nifty Subdued As China Border Tensions Weigh
Indian shares were little changed on Wednesday, pressured by banking stocks, as heightened tensions at India's disputed border with China countered upbeat global sentiment.
Tech Stocks Fuel Wall Street Rally As Factory Activity Expands In August
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit new highs on Tuesday with the techheavy index boosted by Apple and Zoom Video, while betterthanexpected U.S. manufacturing sector data fueled optimism around a postpandemic economic recovery.
FAO Meet: India Promises Support for Stable Global Food Supply amid Covid-19 Crisis
Unlike many countries, India's food security has not been hit as the government has taken timely measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, it said at the 35th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (APRC).
Oil Rises On Strong Factory Activity And Forecast Of A Crude Drawdown
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, reversing overnight losses as betterthanexpected U.S. manufacturing activity data spurred hope for a postpandemic economic recovery, and as analysts forecast a sixth weekly drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.
Survey: US Factories Grow In August For Third Straight Month
American factories expanded at a faster pace last month, continuing a rebound from the coronavirus recession.
Zoom Stock Surges, Market Value Tops Boeing, Starbucks
Zoom surged in early trading Tuesday, making the video conferencing company more valuable than wellestablished companies in the auto and aviation industries.