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Japan financial watchdog mulls fine for Nissan over Ghosn pay issue

Reuters: Business News Jun 26, 2019 | 08:14 am

Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co up to 4 billion yen ($37 million) over the alleged underreporting of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn's compensation, a source said.

Oil prices jump on U.S. crude stocks fall, major refinery outage

Reuters: Business News Jun 26, 2019 | 08:08 am

Oil prices hit their highest level in nearly a month on Wednesday, buoyed by an outage at a major refinery on the U.S. East Coast and industry data that showed U.S. crude stockpiles fell more than expected.

Japan's Abe hopes U.S., China resolve trade war through constructive talks

Reuters: Business News Jun 26, 2019 | 08:04 am

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that he hoped the United States and China would resolve their trade war through constructive dialogue when they meet at a gathering of leaders from the Group of 20 major economies.

U.S. aims to restart China trade talks, will not accept conditions on tariff use

Reuters: Business News Jun 26, 2019 | 08:04 am

The United States hopes to re-launch trade talks with China after President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping meet in Japan on Saturday, but Washington will not accept any conditions around the U.S. use of tariffs in the dispute, a[…]

Bombardier exits commercial aviation with sale of regional jet business to Mitsubishi

Reuters: Business News Jun 26, 2019 | 07:53 am

Bombardier Inc said it will sell its money-losing regional jet business to Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) for $550 million in cash, in a deal marking the Canadian plane and train maker's exit from commercial aviation.

Top Tips for Effective Office Workflow Practices

Small Business Brief Jun 25, 2019 | 16:53 pm

Did you know that NASA lost a Mars orbiter worth $125 million in 1999? With today’s inflation rate, that equates to about $192.14 million! Were you also aware that in 2014, Microsoft Azure caused their clients a total downtime of[…]

5 Tips for Making Small Talk in the Workplace

Small Business Brief Jun 24, 2019 | 17:05 pm

The workplace can be a great environment to make friends. Alternatively, it can also be a sanctuary for awkward moments and failed attempts at small talk. Since you have to be at work nearly every day of your life, however,[…]

How Does Augmented Reality Work?

Small Business Brief Jun 24, 2019 | 16:40 pm

Augmented Reality has got everyone amazed. At the same people are trying to embrace and enjoy it. From academicians, technologists as well as digital marketers. AR has fulfilled the need for consumers to experience more interactive experiences. But how does[…]

How to Inspire People in Business and Life

Small Business Brief Jun 22, 2019 | 19:29 pm

When was the time you realized that you need to love your job to do well in it? Not everyone gets to work where or how they want to. Although there are people who say it’s good to do what[…]

Top 4 Best Summer Music Festivals of 2019

Small Business Brief Jun 20, 2019 | 16:53 pm

Where else can you pair a ripped thrift store cowboy hat with a $500 Chanel mini-dress? A music festival, of course! Summer means it’s music festival time. And if you’re really into music (like we are), you’ll plan your vacay[…]