DECRYPTION – The epidemic of coronavirus has caused an unprecedented situation which poses, both among economists and in the corridors of Bercy, the question of the functioning of our economy. –In Beijing, in front of the deserted shops of a shopping center. The coronavirus is a “Game changer” in globalization, in the words of the … Read more
Did the Minister of Agriculture Lie? In any case, this is what L214 said on Tuesday. The association published on its site e-mails which are said to have been exchanged between senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture concerning the Sobeval slaughterhouse in Boulazac (Dordogne). A few days earlier, Thursday February 20, L214 had published … Read more
USB chargers that cause electric shocks, ineffective smoke detectors or even children’s clothing that can lead to suffocation … The European Consumer Bureau (BEUC) alerted this Monday to the danger of products bought online, on sites like Amazon, eBay, AliExpress or Wish. BEUC brings together 45 national independent consumer organizations, present in 32 countries. Among … Read more
The Californian bank was accused of having opened millions of bank accounts in the name of customers from 2002 to 2016, without warning them. –The fictitious accounts scandal, along with other illegal business practices, has severely tarnished the bank’s reputation. xx The fake bank accounts created by Wells Fargo bank will have cost him dearly. … Read more
The aircraft concerned, the number of which has not been specified, are aircraft not delivered and stored by the manufacturer. Through Le Figaro with AFP –The entire 737 MAX fleet has been grounded for almost a year following two fatal crashes. DAVID RYDER / AFP Boeing plans to tighten controls on the 737 MAX not … Read more
The Hague Court of Appeal confirmed on appeal the conviction of the Russian Federation to compensate the ex-shareholders of the former Russian oil group, now dismantled. Through Le Figaro with AFP –Mikhail Khodorkovsky, former boss of the Yukos group, is now in exile in London. AFP A Dutch court on Tuesday confirmed on appeal Russia’s … Read more
Alstom specifies that no definitive agreement has been concluded with Bombardier, but that the public will be informed of any significant development on this subject. Through Le Figaro with Reuters –Alstom confirmed on Monday that discussions are underway on a potential acquisition of the Canadian Bombardier’s railway operations. REUTERS / Regis Duvignau Alstom confirmed on … Read more
Airbus chose the curtain lift at the Singapore Air Show (February 11-16) this Tuesday morning to lift the veil on a hitherto secret project. Its code name: Maveric. This funny craft comes in the form of a flying wing, which foreshadows what will be, if the project is validated in a few years after being … Read more
Users of the fast-food application were able to order free menus this weekend, due to a flaw in the online ordering system. Through Le Figaro –Mcdonald’s customers were able to order burgers for free this weekend, thanks to a computer bug. Reuters McDonald’s customers have had a blast this weekend. For several hours it was … Read more
This Monday was held in Amsterdam the first public hearing in the context of a procedure launched by the former president of Nissan-Mitsubishi, which judges his dismissal illegal. Through Le Figaro with Reuters –Carlos Ghosn was president of Nissan-Mitsubishi BV, an entity registered in the Netherlands. JOSEPH EID / AFP Lawyers for Carlos Ghosn demanded … Read more