EU ready to start Brexit negotiations, says MerkelGerman chancellor Angela Merkel said the EU was ready to negotiate and said she sees no obstacles in the way of beginning Brexit talks as scheduled after Theresa May failed to win a majority in Thursday's UK election. More… |
12 nations sign Trans-Pacific Partnership trade dealThe Trans-Pacific Partnership, one of the world's biggest multinational trade deals, was signed by 12 member nations on Thursday in New Zealand, but the massive trade pact will still require years of tough negotiations before it becomes a More… |
Opec diplomacy up from Moscow to CaracasQuiet diplomacy among the world's biggest oil producers has heated up this week, yet observers see few signs that renewed discussion among Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and others will lead to action on output. More… |
Asry enters into negotiations with European fleetsAsry, a leading Bahrain-based rig and ship repair yard, has entered into new negotiations with several European fleets. The company said it has seen several new business prospects come online as a result of exhibiting at SMM Hambu More… |
Raytheon in talks to sell air-defense system to OmanRaytheon Co is in final negotiations to sell an air-defense system to Oman, a significant deal that would help keep the company's international sales strong in 2013, chief financial officer David Wajsgras told analysts on Thursday. More… |
Russia urges swift resumption of Iran talksRussia urged global powers on Tuesday to hold new talks with Iran on its nuclear programme as soon as possible, saying Tehran had proved it was ready for serious negotiations. The remarks suggest Russia is mo More… |