The value of bitcoin has approached $ 20 thousand

Commerzbank is suing four banks in the US for $ 2 billion

Failure by banks of their obligations under the agreement is a part of the reason for the lawsuits, the amount of which is sometimes measured in billions of dollars, it depends on the losses. One of the largest financial institutions in Germany  Commerzbank, requires four US banks for damages in the amount of $ 2 […]

Over 50% of power generation restored in Ukraine

More than half of the power generation capacity destroyed by Russia has been restored in Ukraine. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Energy Mykola Kolisnyk. ‘Over the past few days, there has been an increase in air temperature, which has led to an increase in electricity consumption, but we have enough generating capacity to […]

U.S. Ends Nearly 90-Year-Old Duty-Free Rule for Small Packages

The United States has abolished duty-free tariffs for parcels worth up to $800, known as the de minimis exemption. This benefit had been in place since 1938 and was raised from $200 to $800 in 2015 to boost small businesses on online marketplaces, Reuters reports. A six-month transition period will follow, during which postal services […]

The value of bitcoin has approached $ 20 thousand

Last week, the value of cryptocurrency fell sharply, but now it is approaching a historic high again. According to Coin Desk, after a sharp drop last week, the value of bitcoin broke the record and reached $ 19,686. Thus, the cryptocurrency exceeded the value recorded on December 16, 2017 by $ 20,665. But the absolute […]

S.Tihipko privatizes PJSC Aegon Life Ukraine and Universal Bank

The Ukrainian authority continues  bank privatisation allowing. For the present, Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) gives the permission to Sergei Tihipko of Universal Bank purchasing through the Bailican Limited Company. AMCU provides also allowance  to Sergei Tihipko on the mediated acquisition through the T.A.S. Overseas investments Limited company . He intends to buy shares of […]

Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation Announces a New Phase of Cooperation with Microsoft

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at developing digital infrastructure, implementing innovative technologies, and strengthening the artificial intelligence ecosystem in Ukraine, the ministry’s press service reported. “It is important for us that global technology leaders not only provide services but also become part of our […]

Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies have the opportunity to develop exports to the EU

The coronavirus pandemic has allowed Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies to enter new world markets – the EU and Asia. The head of the board of Darnitsa Group Dmitry Shymkov in an interview stated this with the executive director of the European Business Association Anna Derevyanko. In particular, the shortage of medicines arose due to the fact […]

China Approves Ban on Retractable Door Handles in Electric Vehicles

China has officially introduced a ban on electronic retractable door handles in electric vehicles, becoming the first country in the world to impose such strict requirements on EV door design. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will require automakers to install mechanical door handles both on the exterior and inside […]

Privatbank plans to close more than 300 branches and lay off employees

By 2024, more than 300 branches of Privatbank will be closed; more than six thousand employees will be fired. Such measures are spelled out in the financial institution’s development strategy approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. It is noted that the bank should leave 1250 branches (according to data for 2020, 1688 of them), and […]

Oil Production in Russia Declines for the Second Month in a Row

Difficulties in selling oil due to reduced purchases by India have led to a second consecutive monthly drop in Russia’s oil production, which fell to 9.28 million barrels per day in January. Bloomberg reports this, citing sources familiar with the data. This is nearly 300,000 barrels per day below the quota allocated to Russia under […]

Starbucks has paid the biggest tax to the UK over the last 14 years

Starbucks reported its biggest profit of all time in the UK, and it can serve as a long-term completion of a tax dispute with the British government. After the company was involved in a major tax scandal in 2012, when it was accused of tax evasion, Starbucks paid UK a large sum of income tax […]

NASA has signed the contract with Nokia to launch 4G on the moon

NASA has provided to Nokia with $ 14.1 million to deploy 4G (LTE) network on the moon. The US space agency noted that telecommunications networks of this standard will be able to provide more reliable than radio signals, communication on the Earth’s satellite, where it is planned to build the lunar base by 2028. NASA […]

Johnson & Johnson plans to complete the third phase of trials of the COVID-19 vaccine in January

Johnson & Johnson plans to complete the third phase of trials of its single-dose vaccine against COVID-19 in mid-January 2021. Paul Stoffels, vice chairman of the executive committee, senior scientific expert at Johnson & Johnson said they plan to deliver to market 1 billion doses. “We are in the middle of the third phase of […]

The tourism industry will lose 120 million jobs

The global tourism industry could lose 120 million jobs due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This was stated in a video message by UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres. According to him, tourism has become one of the sectors most affected by the pandemic, and no country has been unaffected by the sharp decline in international […]

EU MAY EASE TARIFFS ON VOLKSWAGEN’S CHINA-MADE ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The European Commission has agreed to review the conditions under which additional tariffs are imposed on Volkswagen Group vehicles assembled in China, Carscoops reports. Instead of the standard tariff, the company proposes introducing an import quota and a minimum price mechanism. The request was submitted by Volkswagen Anhui — a joint venture between VW and […]

Nvidia and AMD to Give the U.S. a Share of Revenues from Chip Sales in China

Nvidia and AMD have reached an agreement with the Donald Trump administration to remit 15% of their revenues from chip sales in China to the U.S. government in exchange for export licenses, the Financial Times reports, citing sources familiar with the deal, including a U.S. government representative. Under the arrangement, Nvidia will transfer 15% of […]

Slovakia Officially Notifies Ukraine of Suspension of Emergency Energy Assistance

Slovakia Officially Notifies Ukraine of Suspension of Emergency Energy Assistance

U.S. Begins Emergency Release of Oil from Strategic Reserves

Oil Shipments Through the Strait of Hormuz Collapse by 97%

Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production by 20%

Naftogaz Wins Final Court Case Against Gazprom for $1.4 Billion

Durov Loses Two-Thirds of His Fortune After Telegram Valuation Collapse

BMW Is Building a Rival to the Mercedes G-Class

After Price Surge, Memory Accounts for Nearly Half the Cost of Budget Smartphones

World’s Largest Gas Giants Declare Force Majeure