Mastercard to add 1,500 technology jobs in Ireland
Mastercard Inc plans to hire 1,500 more staff in Dublin over the next three to five years, more than trebling its workforce in one of Ireland’s largest single multinational jobs announcements.
Goldman Sachs pleads not guilty in Malaysia over 1MDB bond sales: state media
Three units of Goldman Sachs pleaded not guilty to charges of misleading investors regarding $6.5 billion in bond sales that the U.S. investment bank helped raise for state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Bernama state news agency reported o…
Large parts of China ease coronavirus curbs, many report no new cases
Urged to restore economic activity by President Xi Jinping, large parts of China relaxed curbs on transport and travel on Monday as reported new cases of coronavirus outside the worst-hit province fell to the lowest in a month.
Blackstone says to raise its offer for Unizo to 6,000 yen per share
U.S. private equity Blackstone Group said on Monday it would raise its proposed offer price to buy Japan’s hotel chain Unizo Holdings to 6,000 yen ($53.78) per share, topping a bid by U.S. investment fund Lone Star.
Primark owner warns coronavirus threatens clothing supplies
Primark owner Associated British Foods warned on Monday there was a risk of shortages of some clothing lines later this year if delays in factory production in China are prolonged because of the coronavirus.
Some Samsung, Hyundai workers self-quarantine as Korea Inc braces for virus impact
Some South Korean workers at Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor are staying home as a precautionary measure as corporate Korea scrambles to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from causing widespread disruption in its home market.
Italy’s UniCredit says Mustier to stay on as CEO
Italy’s biggest bank UniCredit said on Monday boss Jean Pierre Mustier had confirmed he would remain in his role, after a source told Reuters the French banker had ruled himself out for the top job at rival HSBC .
Coronavirus concerns spur odd market moves
Some asset prices are moving together in unusual ways, an indication that investors may be preparing their portfolios for a coronavirus-led global slowdown.
Some Samsung, Hyundai workers self-quarantine as Korean Inc braces for virus impact
Some South Korean workers at Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor are staying home as a precautionary measure as corporate Korea scrambles to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from disrupting its home market.
Oil prices slide on demand concerns as virus spreads globally
Oil prices tumbled by 3% on Monday, as the rapid spread of a coronavirus in several countries outside China left investors fretting about a hit to demand.
