CITIC Capital bidding for 22% McDonald’s China stake: chief
Chinese private equity firm CITIC Capital is actively bidding for a 22% stake in McDonald’s Corp’s mainland China and Hong Kong businesses, its chairman and...
Oil falls as spectre of China virus looms over fuel demand
Oil prices fell on Thursday on concern that the spread of a respiratory virus from China could lower fuel demand if it stunts economic growth...
Volkswagen CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault – CNBC
The chief executive of Volkswagen said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was...
Virus fears keep stocks red; ECB gets ready to rethink
World shares fell on Thursday, led by the biggest decline in Chinese stocks in more than eight months, as concern mounted about the spread of...
Volkswagen CEO – Luca de Meo is probably in talks with Renault: CNBC
The chief executive of Volkswagen told CNBC that Luca de Meo, who earlier this month stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish...
Oil skids as specter of China virus looms over fuel demand, economy
Oil prices fell to their lowest in seven weeks on Thursday, sliding more than 1% on concern that the spread of a respiratory virus from...
Explainer: Global airlines on high alert as virus outbreak spreads
Airlines and passengers are on guard against a new flu-like virus that originated in Wuhan, China....
Chinese listed companies ramp up virus efforts after president’s call
A number of Chinese listed companies – ranging from biotech firms, drugmakers, mask producers and thermometer manufacturers – announced efforts in response to a national...
Exclusive: Malaysia to buy more Indian sugar to resolve palm oil spat – sources
Malaysia’s top sugar refiner said it will increase purchases of the commodity from India, which according to two sources is part of efforts to placate...
Yen up, yuan down over China virus fears; Aussie jumps on jobs data
The safe-haven Japanese yen firmed and the Chinese yuan weakened on Thursday, as traders kept a wary eye on the spread of a virus in...