Sony shifts Europe HQ to the Netherlands, Uber warns it could pull out of Spain, and more top news
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Sony is relocating its European headquarters to the Netherlands. The Japanese company says the move will help it to avoid customs issues and disruptions linked to Brexit, though stresses that none of its 900 UK employees will be affected. Panasonic made a similar decision last August. The Dutch government says that more than 250 companies have been in contact regarding a move to the Netherlands because of Brexit. ? Here’s what people are saying.
Uber and Cabify have threatened to leave Spain. In a bid to appease taxi drivers — who have been blockading streets in Madrid and Barcelona over licensing rules — the Catalan regional government has proposed making riders book the services of ride-sharing companies at least one hour in advance. Uber and Cabify say they could be forced to withdraw their business if the rules are implemented, affecting 3,500 drivers. ? Here’s what people are saying.
Google says it will challenge the €50 million fine imposed by France over GDPR breaches. The online giant was hit with the fine on Monday over its process for getting user consent for its personalised ads. France’s data protection agency, CNIL, targeted Google in what will be an important test case. Google argues its consent process is “as transparent and straightforward as possible”. It’s the first time a US tech company has faced sanctions under the new regulations. ? Here’s what people are saying.
Babies’ nappies in France have been found to contain hazardous chemicals. National health agency Anses says it conducted tests on various supermarkets brands and found levels of toxic substances that are potentially harmful to human health, as well as lower levels of controversial weedkiller glyphosate. Manufacturers have been given 15 days to submit a “plan of action” aimed at reducing the toxic substances. ? Here’s what people are saying.
The best country in the world is Switzerland. That’s according to the latest US News & World Report, which surveyed business leaders and citizens from 36 countries on metrics including economic influence, education and quality of life. Switzerland, which ranked ahead of Japan, Canada, Germany and the UK, is considered the best country in terms of “economic stability, access to capital, a strong-legal framework and prestige”. ? Here’s what people are saying.
Idea of the Day: Work-life balance is not an either-or situation. You don’t have to make a trade-off, says Nathan SV, partner and chief talent officer at Deloitte India.
“If it’s peak season at work, you [need] to hunker down and put a shoulder to the wheel. But if it becomes a routine, be upfront about your personal requirements.”
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poet, writer
6 年May I PLEASE look a moment at beautiful Amsterdam without having to discuss Brexit?
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6 年Europe is in trouble !
Economist at Economics By Design
6 年And we are moving our EU HQ to Berlin ??
Director of Ecommerce Coolibar | Senior Marketer & Ecommerce Leader | Accor | Omnicom | Singulier | Antler
6 年I voted REMAIN but I now want to LEAVE.? ?The propaganda and tactics made by the EU that are then supported by REAL news articles like this are unbelievable. The sky will not fall in.? ?This fear-mongering needs to stop, Goods and Services will continue to be traded whatever happens, people will continue to travel and the lives of most will be hardly effected.? There might be some EXTRA ADMIN to fill in when the two entities interact, but so what!? ?The British public have voted for more freedom and in today's world of liberalism, this can surely not be opposed.? I support the Brexiters that they should not be held to ransom by foreign companies such as Sony, Nissan, etc who are only thinking about their bottom line.? ?One last point is that Brexit has be portrayed by the EU or by papers such as lemonde and bild as a racist or nationalist majority taking over the country.? Do not believe what you read , Brits just want to run their own country, don't despise them for that.
Sales Enablement
6 年'Babies’ nappies in France have been found to contain hazardous chemicals' - sometimes desire of some people/companies to save the costs just lead to awful consequences...