Germany Will Accelerate Measures To Reduce Dependence On Russian Gas

Germany will follow through on plans to develop two LNG terminals and increase natural gas reserves to reduce its reliance on Russian gas following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. “We will do more to ensure secure energy supply for our country,” he told lawmakers in a special Bundestag session called to…

Chelsea ‘Stewardship’ Handed Over By Owner Roman Abramovich To Club’s Charity Trust After Russia Invasion Of Ukraine

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Roman Abramovich has given Chelsea’s charity foundation “stewardship and care.” However, Abramovich will remain Chelsea’s owner, and the Russian billionaire, who has invested over £1 billion in the Stamford Bridge club since 2003, will not require the club to return the loans he owes him, ensuring the club’s long-term viability.…

Social Media Access Restricted In Russia Since Ukraine Invasion

The Russian government has imposed restrictions on the use of twitter in some parts of the country, the micro-blogging company has confirmed. “We’re aware that Twitter is being restricted for some people in Russia and are working to keep our services safe and accessible”, the company said in a statement. Following a spat over “censorship,”…

Bitcoin Donations Worth Millions Being Made To The Ukraine War Efforts

According to cryptocurrency specialists, anonymous Bitcoin donations have raised at least $13.7 million for the Ukrainian war effort. According to Elliptic, a blockchain research firm, the Ukrainian government, NGOs, and volunteer organisations raised the funds by posting their Bitcoin wallet addresses on the internet. So far, over 4,000 gifts have been made, with one anonymous…

What A SWIFT Ban By The West For Russian Financial Institutions Mean?

Further penalties on Russia have been imposed by the European Union, the United States, and other Western partners for its occupation of Ukraine, including the exclusion of a number of Russian banks from the SWIFT interbank payments system. SWIFT is the primary international payments network in the world. Here’s additional information on what it does…

BASF Predicts A Drop In Earnings Due To A Slower Business Cycle And Supply Chain Concerns

Due to weaker economic growth, BASF anticipates reduced operational profitability in 2022, putting the German chemicals giant’s supply chain at risk. Earnings before interest, taxes, and special items are expected to be between 6.6 billion and 7.2 billion euros this year, down from 7.77 billion euros in 2021, according to the business. Despite a good start…

Alibaba’s Revenue Growth Slowest Since Its IPO Because Of Increased Competition

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, the world’s largest e-commerce company, posted its weakest quarterly revenue growth since coming public in 2014 on Thursday, owing to a dip in sales in its main business area and increased competition. The corporation has been hurt by the faltering Chinese economy, as customers cut back on discretionary spending. Alibaba reported…

Stellantis Reports Target Beating Profits, A First Since The Merger

Stellantis got off to a flying start in its first year following the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot manufacturer PSA, with the world’s No.4 automaker reporting profitability and advantages from the combination both ahead of schedule. The business said on Wednesday that its adjusted operating profit margin was 11.8 percent in 2021, above its…

Success Of Breast Cancer Trial Boosts Oncology Credentials Of AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca said its Enhertu cancer medicine has been demonstrated to assist women with a kind of breast cancer that has limited treatment choices, potentially opening the door to a much bigger patient population. Alongside low levels of a protein known as HER2, Enhertu extended life and reduced the spread of metastatic breast cancer, according to…