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Highlights: March 21, 2022 - March 26, 2022

Christian Fernsby |
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Suzuki to invest $1.2 billion in Gujarat, India

SuzukiSuzuki Motor said it will invest around 150 billion yen ($1.2 billion) by 2026, for local manufacturing of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and BEV batteries in Gujarat....

Berkshire Hathaway to buy Alleghany for $11.6 billion

Berkshire HathawayBerkshire Hathaway said it agreed to buy insurance company Alleghany for $11.6 billion, or $848.02 per share, in cash....

Anaplan to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $10.7 billion

AnaplanAnaplan announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $66.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10.7 billion....

Maryland: Hitachi Rail to locate manufacturing operations in Washington County, create up to 460 new jobs

Hitachi RailGovernor Larry Hogan welcomed the announcement by Hitachi Rail that it is establishing its new railcar manufacturing operations in Washington County as part of a major U.S. expansion....

Bluestaq selects Colorado for large-scale expansion, expects to create 585 jobs

BluestaqBluestaq, an enterprise software development firm dominant in the aerospace industry, has selected Colorado for its large-scale expansion....

WuXi Biologics revenue increased 83.3%

WuXi BiologicsWuXi Biologics announced its audited annual results for the year ended December 31, 2021....

Fosun Pharmaceutical revenue increase 28.70%

Fosun PharmaceuticalFosun Pharmaceutical announced its annual results for the year of 2021....

Aegean revenues increased 63%

AegeanAegean announces operating and financial results for fiscal year 2021....

LG will add up to 1,200 jobs in Michigan

LG MichiganLG Energy Solution plans a $1.7 billion expansion in western Michigan that will add up to 1,200 jobs by 2025, officials announced Tuesday....

Gevo signs $2.8b with Delta Air Lines for sustainable aviation fuel

Delta Air LinesGevo signed a "take-or-pay" agreement with Delta Air Lines to supply 75 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year for seven years....

Service Offsite Solutions to create 235 new jobs in Sanford, North Carolina

Service Offsite SolutionsService Offsite Solutions (SOS), a supplier of offsite homebuilding solutions, will create 235 new jobs in a Lee County expansion, North Carolina....

Walmart Canada to build new fulfillment centre in Calgary area, create 325 jobs

Walmart CanadaWalmart Canada is investing more than $118 million to build a new high-tech sortable fulfillment centre in Rocky View County, Alberta, located just outside of Calgary....

Australia to give $5.4 billion for Queensland dam, will create more than 7000 jobs

The Hells Gates Dam in North QueenslandThe federal government has announced funding of $5.4 billion to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating more than 7000 jobs and opening up irrigation across three agricultural zones in the Burdekin....

MercadoLibre to invest $3.44 billion in Brazil

MercadoLibreMercadoLibre said it will invest 17 billion reais ($3.44 billion) in Brazil in 2022 as part of its strategy to grow and consolidate business in the country....

India-UAE trade to hit $100 billion

Aman PuriIndia's Consul General to Dubai Aman Puri has said he believes there is potential for trade between both countries to hit $100 billion by 2027....

Ontario, Canada, secures largest auto investment in province's history, 2,500 jobs

OntarioWith the support of the Ontario, federal and municipal governments, LG Energy Solution and automaker Stellantis are joining forces to build the province's first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant....

Darden Restaurants net earnings nearly doubled

Darden RestaurantsDarden Restaurants reported that profit for the third quarter nearly doubled from last year, which was hurt by significant business interruptions related to COVID-19....

Dyson plans to invest $1.1 billion in Singapore overnext four years

DysonSingapore's prime minister touted vacuum-maker Dyson Ltd.'s new headquarters on the island as a signal it remains an open hub to attract business and talent....

Brookfield to buy Hibernia REIT for 1 billion euros

Hibernia REITBenedict Real Estate Bidco, a subsidiary of Brookfield Real Estate, made the offer to buy Hibernia REIT....

Yokohama Rubber to pay $2.18 billion for shares of Trelleborg

Yokohama RubberYokohama Rubber Co plans to pay 265.2 billion yen ($2.18 billion) for all outstanding shares in Sweden's Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding....

U.S. jobless claims fall to lowest level since 1969

Jobless claimsThe number of Americans filing first-time unemployment claims last week declined by 28,000 to 187,000, the US Labor Department said....

Governor Newsom proposes $11 billion relief package for Californians facing higher gas prices

Governor Newsom CaliforniaAs oil and gas companies continue to rake in record profits, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the details of his proposal to deliver $11 billion in relief to Californians facing record-high gas prices....

Tennessee: KaTom Restaurant Supply will create 120 new jobs in Sevier County

KaTom Restaurant SupplyKaTom Restaurant Supply will invest $7.5 million to expand its distribution operations in Kodak, Tennessee....


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BUSINESS

Peru's mining exports jump 23 pct

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POLITICS

New York Power Authority directed to develop nuclear power plant

Cuban President begins official visit to Belarus
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COMPANIES

Micron plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D

750 new jobs coming to Michigan
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CEVA Logistics renews contract to transport aeronautics parts between France, Morocco, Tunisia
Malian government takes over Canadian-owned Barrick Gold mine
 

CAREERS

Bluecrux appoints four new partners

Isomorphic Labs appoints Ben Wolf as chief medical officer
Vodacom names new international markets CEO
David Andreadakis joins Loyalty Juggernaut as chief commercial officer
Tom Montali joins CSL as business development director
Concirrus appoints Steve O'Reilly as product manager
 

ECONOMY

EU-Mercosur trade up substantially in last decade

Russia's trade surplus falls 18.3% to $42.4 bln in January-April
U.S. economy in Q1 revised up to 0.2-pct contraction
Japan loses top creditor position for first time in 34 years
NZ exports to EU jump 28% in first year of trade deal
EU generated €39.2 billion surplus in trade in agricultural products
 

EARNINGS

Ericsson Q2 sales down but North America up

Lockton revenue $3.55 billion
Motorcar Parts of America Q4 sales $189.5 million
Limoneira Q2 revenue $44.6 million
Lululemon athletica Q1 revenue increased 10% to $2.2 billion
PVH Q1 GAAP EBIT $205 million
 

OP-ED

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Niger set to monetize massive gas reserves through Saharan natural gas pipeline
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AGRIFISH

Ireland: Minister Donohoe removes broiler poultry farmers from VAT Flat Rate Addition scheme

FLI tests mobile One Health laboratory for diagnosing highly pathogenic pathogens
First vaccine against swine dysentery disease recommended for approval
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Peru records 23.6% growth in agricultural export sales compared to 2024
China allows imports of rapeseed meal, soybean meal from Uruguay
 

LEADERSHIP

Study: Missing a deadline has a bigger impact than you might think

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CRIME

German court convicts four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal

EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel
Commission fines Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers €5.7 million for restricting cross-border sales of clothing
BHP, Vale agree to pay $30B damages for Brazil dam disaster
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TRAVEL

Radisson Hotel Group debuts in the heart of Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis

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Sotheby's Sports Week returns with fantastic artifacts
Red Roof properties open in Michigan
 

SEA, LAND, AIR

Citroën C3 Aircross, the most affordable compact SUV with 7 seats

2025 Chevrolet Equinox stands apart with fresh looks and capability
Hill Helicopters HX50, luxury in the sky
Opel Movano becomes fully equipped camper van
Porsche Panamera, new hybrid variants
Dodge Charger, 670 horsepower of electric
 

DESIGN

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GADGETS

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HEALTH

Bolivia declares national health emergency due to measles outbreak

Hong Kong researchers develop needle-free flu vaccine with broad protection
World's first vaccines that don't need refrigeration entered trials
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MEANTIME

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