International Companies
UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine shot for use in 12-15 year olds
Britain has approved the Covid-19 vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer-BioNTech for use in children ages 12 to 15.
Jack Ma's Ant Group gets approval to operate consumer finance firm
The Chinese government approved Ant Group's request for a licence to operate a new consumer finance company in which it will hold a 50% stake.
Space debris firm LeoLabs raises $65m as increased number of satellites launched into orbit
Space debris firm LeoLabs has raised $65m in capital in a new fundraising round as an increasing number of satellites are constantly being launched into orbit.
Many crypto firms fail to meet UK money laundering rules
According to the Financial Conduct Authority, there is a “significantly high” number of cryptocurrency firms that are failing to meet UK money laundering rules.
Tesla recalls hundreds Model 3 cars shipped to China
Tesla recalls 734 units of its Model 3 car produced in 2019 and shipped to China, the State Administration for Market Regulation said on Thursday.
Israel opposition leaders form coalition to oust Netanyahu
Israel’s opposition leaders have agreed to form a government that would see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ousted after 12 years in power.
Orsted plans $57bn investment in renewables by 2027
Offshore wind farm developer Orsted is planning raising its investment in renewables to $57bn by 2027, as part of its goal to become a global leader in green energy and fend off growing competition.
Etsy to buy Depop for $1.6bn
Etsy has agreed to buy Depop, a privately-held, community-led fashion marketplace, for $1. 63bn.
Trans-Pacific trade deal members agree for UK to join pact
Member nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership on Wednesday officially agreed to allow the UK to start the joining process.
SEC said Musk's Tesla tweets in violation of settlement agreement
The Securities Exchange Commision found that tweets from Tesla boss Elon Musk last spring violated the terms of a 2019 settlement agreement, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Elon Musk tweets send 'Baby Shark' investor shares soaring
Shares in Samsung Publishing, investor of the producer of “Baby Shark”, surged 6. 29% on Wednesday after Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk tweeted about the song.
Tencent sued over 'inappropriate' content by Beijing court
A Chinese public-interest group said on Tuesday it has sued Tencent over alleged inappropriate content for minors in its Honor of Kings video game.
Ferrero-related company to acquire Burton's Biscuit Company
A Ferrero-related company, CTH, announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton's Biscuit Company from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board.
Cloudera to be taken private in $5.3bn deal
Enterprise data cloud company Cloudera has agreed to be taken private by private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and KKR in an all-cash deal valued at around $5. 3bn.