PSA and Renault reap strategic gains from Iran’s car market

With its competitors stalling in fear of U.S. sanctions, PSA and Renault in a swift calculated move have grabbed market share in Iran’s booming car market and have secured contracts to boost production deals. French car manufacturing companies such as Renault and PSA have made significant inroads in the Iranian car market. Despite their diminutive…

Western Digital launches arbitration proceedings against Toshiba with the International Chamber of Commerce

The move is essentially a pressure tactics. U.S.-based Western Digital Corp has taken legal action to potentially derail Toshiba’s sale of its chip manufacturing business with its application of international arbitration. Western Digital Corp wants to stop its partner, Toshiba Corp, from selling its chip manufacturing business without its consent. This will impact Toshiba’s attempt…

Britain ready to spend $64 million to boost its cyber security defences

Hospitals across the country were forced to turn away patients due to the cyberattacks. Britain’s defence minister Michael Fallon has disclosed that the country is spending $64 million (50 million pounds) on improving the security of the National Health Service’s computer systems while warning that the institutions faced cyber threats. During an interview on BBC’s…

G7 Financial Leaders Vow More Cyber Cooperation And Reiterate FX Pledges

Not to use foreign exchange to gain competitive advantage, but sticking to their cautious wording on trade is the strategy of the financial leaders of seven leading world economies against cyber crime who pledged stronger cooperation against cyber crime. In order to discuss the world economy, combating terrorist funding, cyber security and taxes, finance ministers…

Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at upgrading U.S. cyber defences

The order builds on efforts made by the previous Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has made its first significant move in what U.S. President Donald Trump called a top priority, on Thursday, the U.S. President signed an executive order that aims to bolster the government’s cyber security defences and protect its critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.…

In a strategic show of strength, Taiwan highlights its military purchase from U.S

Taiwan’s move will not only boost U.S. defence jobs, but will also help defend Taiwan from any external aggression. In a comment aimed at countering Chinese influence, Taiwan has stated it will continue to buy U.S. arms. The purchases will boost U.S employment in at least 6 states and narrow the bilateral trade gap. In…