International Companies
Facebook and PayPal invest in ride-hailing firm GoJek
Facebook and PayPal made investments in ride-hailing giant GoJek as it gains popularity in Southern Asian countries.
Nissan says Sunderland plant threatened by no-deal Brexit
Nissan has said the UK's biggest car factory would be unsustainable if the UK leaves the EU without a trade deal, reviving fears for the future of the Sunderland plant.
Volkswagen and Argo AI finalise $2.6bn deal
Volkswagen Group finalized on Tuesday its $2. 6bn investment in Argo AI, a Pittsburgh-based self-driving car startup.
Moneygram shares surge on news of potential Western Union acquisition
MoneyGram International shares were in the green following the bell on Tuesday after news broke that financial services giant Western Union was looking to acquire the firm.
Energy firms could dump coal as cost of solar falls
Energy firms could dump coal projects as the costs of solar power fall and clean energy generates cheaper energy than fossil fuels.
Carrefour to snap up Wellcome Taiwan
French supermarket group Carrefour is set to become the second-largest player in Taiwan’s fast-growing convenience store sector after agreeing to buy Wellcome Taiwan.
Trump holds call with Mark Zuckerberg over protests
US President Donald Trump and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg held a call on Friday over the ongoing protests across the country, revealed a report from Axios late on Sunday.
Eli Lily launches human trials for potential Covid-19 antibody drug
Eli Lilly has started human trials of potential treatment for Covid-19, the US pharmaceutical giant announced on Monday.