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The US government has enjoyed authority to review certain foreign investment transactions in the US for decades. by UBS Editorial Team14 Mar 2023 Behind such authority stands the belief that some types of foreign direct investments (FDI), particularly by entities owned or controlled by foreign governments, may adversely affect US national security interests. President Gerald […]
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The closing of SVB and the appointment of the FDIC as receiver are unprecedented in terms of size and complexity for a bank failure in the United States in recent years, and are likely to raise novel receivership questions for the FDIC and other stakeholders. The situation remains fluid, and the following Q&A reflects our
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The assembly of a semiconductor lithography tool in Veldhoven, Netherlands. The country said last week it would bar the most advanced silicon chip making machines from reaching China © Bart van Overbeeke Fotografie/ASML/ Reuters Brussels seeks new controls to limit China acquiring high-tech on twitter (opens in a new window) Brussels seeks new controls to
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Despite a global economic slowdown, Greater Montréal continues to perform highly in attracting foreign direct investment and talent, with 2022 being another strong year – notably in life sciences and healthtech. How health sciences investments have hit record highs Foreign investment in life sciences and healthtech in Greater Montréal hit new highs in 2022, comprising
Another impressive year for FDI in Montréal with huge growth in life sciences Read More »
It is hoped that Fumio Kishida’s visit will help to harmonize the G7 and G20 positions and not sway towards the G7 position alone Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, India, 19 March, 2022. Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will
BAHRAININDIAINVESTMENT OFFICIALS from Bahrain have travelled to India to promote investment opportunities in the kingdom. The high-level delegation is being led by Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro. They will meet key Indian government officials, businesses, and trade bodies – during their visit which concludes on Friday. The delegation, which is organised with
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Allowing FDI in retail would be in the best interest of consumers as this will enable all retailers to compete with one another on equal terms Following complaints from consumers and traders against “widespread cheating and unfair trade practices” by e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart, the Union government intends to amend consumer protection
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Text Size: A-A+ New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): Sweden-headquartered multinational hospital chain Medicover, which plans to double its India footprint, expects the country’s healthcare market size to grow three times in a decade from now. With a bouquet of 24 hospitals in India, Medicover has indicated that over the next next five years, it intends
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Executive Summary The future of Britain will depend on a new age of invention and innovation.1 Technological superpowers such as the United States and China are investing heavily in their futures, raising the possibility that everyone else will be trapped behind these two forces – a risk the European Union is belatedly recognising and acting upon.
The rise of the ESG regulations GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment/Corporate Governance Source: TH Context: The evolution of environmental, social and governance (ESG) laws and regulations are still at a nascent stage in India. Background: How ESG differs from corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Current focus of India: Places more emphasis on protecting the environment or
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