Sources: Business Standard
Russia avoids default on the dollar-denominated bonds that were due in April by sending dollars to foreign investors just before the grace period expired. 2022-05-3
The British government releases US$500 million of sanctioned Iranian assets after Iran releases the prisoners. 2022-03-16
Amazon wins a legal dispute against a European Union order to pay back taxes of €250 million ($303 million). The setback renewed calls from EU lawmakers for a global corporate tax deal and for several to voice their support for the Biden administration's proposed 21% minimum tax rate on multinationals. 2021-05-12
The Japanese government designates Osaka, Hyogo, and Miyagi Prefectures for tougher measures against COVID-19 amid a rise in cases. The measures include fines of ¥200,000 ($1,808.80) for restaurants and bars that ignore mandates to shorten operating hours to 8:00 p.m., and capping attendance of large events to 5,000 people. These measures will be effective for one month beginning on April 5. 2021-04-1
Tehran's Grand Bazaar starts a large strike after Iranian rial plunged to a record low against the US dollar on the market. 2018-06-25
American multinational food corporation Tyson Foods agrees to buy Hillshire Brands for US$7.7 billion. 2014-06-9
The Indian rupee hits new record low against the US dollar. The rupee fell to 62.85 rupees against the dollar. 2013-08-17
The Indian rupee hits new record low against the US dollar. The rupee fell to 62.03 rupees against the dollar. 2013-08-16
Funeral service and cemetery company Service Corporation International purchases another funeral service company Stewart Enterprises for $1.4 billion. 2013-05-29
The British oil firm sells its interests in four Gulf of Mexico oil wells to Japanese firm Marubeni, in a wider cash-raising effort that aims to raise 30 billion dollars for compensations related to the oil spill. 2010-10-25