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- ● FirstFT: EU border checks double waiting timesAlso in today’s newsletter: Chinese humanoid robot company prepares for IPO and Colombia earthquake death toll rises above 100... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:13 am
- ● What will Warsh do to favour Main Street over Wall Street?Evidence is mounting that the divide is rather more difficult to fix than the new Federal Reserve chair had thought... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:30 am
- ● Hotel prices in Europe surge before historic solar eclipseTourists rush to Iceland and Spain to glimpse the first solar alignment of its kind visible from the continent this century... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- ● Morocco’s two-speed economy leaves young workers behindFailure to translate growth into better living standards has driven migration attempts into Ceuta... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- ● Communist Vietnam bets on Korean-style ‘chaebols’ to boost growthHanoi prioritises homegrown conglomerates after relying on trade and foreign investment... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:53 am
- The renminbi’s hardest mile is only now beginningTurning currency into an asset the world wants to hold will be hard... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 10, 2026 - 11:01 pm
- Comms troubleCriticism of the Fed’s new communications strategy has been pointed... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 10, 2026 - 1:30 pm
- Whither Trump’s tariffs?Using a patchwork of obscure laws, US officials have set up a series of new probes that could result in fresh duties... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 10, 2026 - 11:31 am
- Summary of opinions suggests BoJ set for more tighteningOne rate-setter noted that the central bank could deliver more rate rises than market expectations... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 10, 2026 - 8:19 am
- FirstFT: China sails ‘Ice Silk Road’ to ArcticAlso in today’s newsletter: Russia’s coercive recruitment and German inward investments... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 10, 2026 - 4:31 am
- Burnham promises to tackle ‘rip-off’ discounts and ‘subscription traps’New prime minister vows to stop retailers from making misleading ‘pretend prices’ claims to customers... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 9, 2026 - 9:30 pm
- A very British by-election reaches its finaleClacton poll unlikely to settle serious questions over Reform UK leader, while a solar eclipse promises an economic lift... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 9, 2026 - 5:15 pm
- Could AI create a ‘permanent underclass’?San Francisco’s language is hyperbolic — but the technology could bifurcate the labour market... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 9, 2026 - 11:30 am
- Will US inflation be cool enough to trim bets on a September rate rise?Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 9, 2026 - 11:00 am
- China’s monthly inflation cools as impact from Iran war easesJuly CPI rises at slowest pace since January while factory-gate price growth decelerates... Read more »Source: Global Economy | Published: August 9, 2026 - 3:05 am
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- China is now the world’s great oil powerForget OPEC. The Chinese Communist Party calls the shots... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: August 9, 2026 - 4:22 pm
- India’s IT sector is surviving artificial intelligenceThough the technology is making life still harder for many graduates... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: August 6, 2026 - 9:22 am
- African countries are souring on the dollarThe yuan and local currencies stand to benefit... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: August 6, 2026 - 8:55 am
- How—and how much—should central banks talk?The art is to say enough, and no more... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: August 6, 2026 - 8:55 am
- Investors in Situational Awareness deserved to lose their shirtsThe plight of the hedge fund says more about them than about its 24-year-old founder... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: August 4, 2026 - 5:11 pm
- How China gets better bang for its buck than America in AIIts investment lags far behind America’s. Its models do not... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: August 3, 2026 - 5:15 pm
- What will Kevin Warsh do if America’s economy breaks?An enigmatic Fed faces the risk of AI stocks falling and the oil price soaring... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: August 2, 2026 - 4:12 pm
- Oil prices remain highly flammableAs tensions flare in the Gulf, triple digits could return in a flash... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 30, 2026 - 1:02 pm
- How many people are dying as a result of USAID’s demise?Fewer than academics imagine, but more than Elon Musk will admit... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 30, 2026 - 9:38 am
- A common European safe asset is still unlikelyFor that, blame high national debts... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 30, 2026 - 9:13 am
- Japan pursues an ill-timed fiscal stimulusTakaichi Sanae’s economic agenda bears little resemblance to her mentor’s... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 30, 2026 - 9:12 am
- Retail investors should beware perpetual futuresThese peculiar products, popular in the crypto world, are hitting the mainstream... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 28, 2026 - 6:48 pm
- AI revenues are growing fast, but not fast enoughThe returns on trillions of dollars of spending are deeply uncertain... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 28, 2026 - 10:45 am
- How to design paper money that represents EuropeThe euro gets a makeover... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 27, 2026 - 5:16 pm
- Oil markets are on edge againThe bombing may have paused, but energy supplies are precarious... Read more »Source: Finance & economics | Published: July 26, 2026 - 2:06 pm
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- U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in JulyNonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: August 7, 2026 - 7:14 pm
- Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs reportNonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: August 7, 2026 - 6:09 pm
- The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expectNonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: August 7, 2026 - 11:23 am
- Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reportsHiring at private companies slowed considerably in July, with most of the job growth coming health care.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: August 5, 2026 - 3:08 pm
- Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economySevere drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: August 5, 2026 - 7:15 am
- Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressureThe commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: August 4, 2026 - 2:42 pm
- As Warsh’s Fed faces pressure to act on inflation, these indicators show it’s at its lowest in yearsTrimmed mean measures are painting a different picture than the headline numbers.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 31, 2026 - 4:51 pm
- China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoonsChina's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 31, 2026 - 3:49 am
- U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%While the GDP number was below expectations, the miss appeared to come from a decline in federal government spending and inventories.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 30, 2026 - 3:04 pm
- What a divided Fed means for investorsWall Street has a clear takeaway from this week's Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 29, 2026 - 11:36 pm
- Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as rising oil prices rekindle inflation riskUnlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 27, 2026 - 2:22 pm
- Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced labor justificationU.S. trading partners have rejected the forced labor rationale behind Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled plans to keep negotiating.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 24, 2026 - 12:09 pm
- Kevin Warsh has homed in on three key phrases. How Fed watchers interpret themIn five public appearances, Warsh has used the phrase "family fight" 13 times, returning to "first principles" 11 times and "inflation is a choice" for the Fed six times.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 22, 2026 - 4:57 pm
- Trump plans generic drug tariffs from 2028 with two-year delay testing U.S. onshoring pushThe latest tariff salvo underscored Trump's goal of reshoring low-cost drug production, but displacing established suppliers like India won't be easy.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 22, 2026 - 6:28 am
- Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008Import prices were up 0.3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere.... Read more »Source: Economy | Published: July 17, 2026 - 2:13 pm
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- Manny Vidal of Premium Finance Group LLC: Reshaping Life Insurance with Innovative Financing and Client-Centric StrategiesIn the dynamic world of financial consulting, Manny Vidal stands out as a visionary leader with over 35 years of experience in the life insurance industry, dedicating 24 of those years to the specialized field of premium finance. As the driving force behind Premium Finance Group LLC, based in Coral... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: August 6, 2026 - 3:36 am
- When the Equity Finally Lands, InVestra Is Already ReadyMost financial advisors learn about a liquidity event the same way everyone else does. They read about it, or they hear through a contact, or they send a LinkedIn message hoping to get in front of someone before the money moves. InVestra tends to already be in the room. The... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 29, 2026 - 9:07 pm
- The Rise of Autonomous FinanceAutonomous software agents are moving into the back office of finance, and accounts receivable is where they are landing first. As such, the task of chasing overdue invoices, historically repetitive and expensive to staff, has become an early test case for AI that acts on a company’s behalf rather than... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 28, 2026 - 4:27 am
- The New CFO Is Becoming a Growth Partner, Not a ScorekeeperFor years, the chief financial officer was primarily expected to report results, manage cash flow, and ensure the business remained financially compliant. Those responsibilities still matter, but they no longer define where finance creates the greatest value. As companies have become more complex and growth decisions increasingly affect everything from... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 20, 2026 - 4:07 am
- Marina Moses: Former Corporate Finance Leader Challenging “Traditional” Retirement AdviceFor more than a decade, Marina Moses sat inside the engine room of corporate finance, building the models that organizations like Koch Industries’ Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Aristocrat Gaming, and Amazon used to plan their futures. It amounted to a long seminar in how the wealthiest organizations in the country protect and... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 17, 2026 - 7:02 pm
- Larry Clow: Helping Business Owners and Individuals Achieve Risk-Free Financial FuturesIn today’s fast-paced world, financial security often feels like an elusive goal, but Larry Clow has made it his mission to make that security a reality for individuals and business owners alike. A seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience, Larry is a financial consultant who specializes in helping his... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 17, 2026 - 7:02 pm
- The CIOs Who Trusted Gartner Are Retiring. Lionfish Built for the Ones Replacing Them.Rob Smith spent eight years as a Gartner analyst learning exactly how a specific generation of IT leaders makes buying decisions. He is now betting the next generation makes them differently enough to build an entire product around the difference. Periscope, the newest release from his firm, Lionfish Tech Advisors,... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 15, 2026 - 9:43 pm
- The Numbers Behind Pavan Agarwal’s Case That Fair Lending Can Actually ScaleThe argument that fair lending and profitable business are fundamentally in tension has been around for as long as the mortgage industry has. Pavan Agarwal has been building the counterargument for years. The numbers behind that work are now public. Sun West Mortgage Company, the national lender Agarwal leads, operates... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 9, 2026 - 8:35 pm
- Building Wealth in an Era of Shrinking OptionsFor savers, the road to building wealth has always seemed pretty simple and straightforward: just deposit money into a bank account, buy government bonds, contribute to retirement funds, and allow compound interest to do the rest. That model worked well until the foundations of global finance in terms of interest... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 8, 2026 - 9:16 am
- ContactPoint360 Wants Finance Chiefs to Read Customer Service as Revenue, Not CostAsk a finance chief where the contact center sits on the P&L, and the answer is almost always the same: a cost to manage down. ContactPoint360 is asking that the question be reopened, and it is using its own collections and sales numbers to argue that the line has been... Read more »Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: July 6, 2026 - 4:14 am
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- ● Baby products company Frida is expanding into kids’ personal careBaby products company Frida is launching a new category of personal care items for kids, tapping into a growing market and largely untapped space.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:00 pm
- Nvidia lines up $500 billion in financing as CEO Jensen Huang tells CNBC his chips are ‘investable asset’Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that because its hardware is broadly adopted, flexible and transferable, lenders can underwrite compute as revenue-generating.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 10, 2026 - 10:09 pm
- Boeing sells eVTOL subsidiaries, takes stake in ArcherBoeing is selling three of its subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for a stake in the eVTOL startup.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 10, 2026 - 8:11 pm
- HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mountHHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients and define ultra-processed foods as food safety concerns raise questions about FDA visibility.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 10, 2026 - 6:46 pm
- Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for saladsTraffic to salad chains has fallen as consumers avoid greens due to the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 10, 2026 - 5:23 pm
- Shein faces existential threat as tariffs hit low-price model, putting new focus on servicesShein has won over consumers with its low prices but is now seeing shoppers flee after new tariffs and changing regulations forced it to raise prices.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 10, 2026 - 11:00 am
- Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEORockstar Energy founder Russ Savage told CNBC he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings, amounting to roughly 4.7% of the energy drink company.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 7, 2026 - 8:23 pm
- Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chainBurger King is once again the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by system-wide sales.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 7, 2026 - 6:19 pm
- Companies scoff at airlines' cheapest business class tickets. 'The real value is flexibility'Some companies plan to shun the cheapest business- and premium- economy fares from their executives.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 7, 2026 - 3:13 pm
- Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on salesThe salad chain has not been implicated in the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 6, 2026 - 9:24 pm
- American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flightsAmerican Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 6, 2026 - 8:30 pm
- Versant raises 2026 outlook on strength of platforms segment and advertising momentumVersant noted revenue growth in its platforms business, which includes Fandango and GolfNow, and now, the recent acquisition of Full Swing.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 6, 2026 - 8:27 pm
- Savers Value Village thrift store launches new AI tool to price itemsSavers Value Village is launching a new AI pricing tool to keep product prices consistent and low, the company told CNBC exclusively.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 6, 2026 - 8:06 pm
- Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World CupFox advertising revenue increased 78% during the quarter primarily due to the FIFA Men's World Cup and growth at ad-supported streaming service Tubi.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 6, 2026 - 5:59 pm
- Fox won't renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch saysFox has decided not to renegotiate its current TV deal with the NFL until the expiration of the league's opt-out clause in 2030, said CEO Lachlan Murdoch.... Read more »Source: CBNC Business News | Published: August 6, 2026 - 5:01 pm
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- Global City Gurugram: An integrated township in the makingGlobal city Gurugram is going to be an ideal destination not just for investors and businesses, but also for people looking to lead a balanced life.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 12:16 pm
- Suzlon crosses 20 GW installed wind mills capacity worldwideSuzlon's journey from the first turbine of 270kW in 1995 to the 3 MW turbine in 2023 will continue to inspire generations to come, he noted.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 12:15 pm
- Redefining the pharmaceutical industry’s role in combating climate changeBy integrating green chemistry principles, the industry can significantly reduce its environmental impact while promoting safer and more sustainable practices.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 12:14 pm
- MGT 7 Form- Annual Return Filing: What is it and how to file it step-by-step; check detailsForm MGT 7 Filing Process, Due Date and Filing Fees: The form is to be filed within 60 days of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) which must be held on or before September 30.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 12:09 pm
- Magenta Mobility Appoints Shashank Sathe as CTOShashank Sathe's expertise will be instrumental in driving technological innovation within the organisation.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 12:08 pm
- Centre aims at covering refractories in PLI 2.0 to support 300 MT steel capacity target by 2030Refractories are a critical input for steel production, and India depends on the import of the raw material.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 12:06 pm
- Richard Teng seen as potential successor to Binance’s Changpeng Zhao – reportsReportedly, Binance in May appointed Teng to head its regional markets outside United States... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 12:00 pm
- EXPLAINER-Why is OPEC+ cutting oil output?OPEC+ has criticised the International Energy Agency, the West's energy watchdog for which the United States is the biggest financial donor, for advocating oil stocks releases last year.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 11:50 am
- Mahindra Last Mile Mobility flags off 100 Treo electric autorickshaw in HyderabadThe Treo auto is India’s leading electric auto and LMM has sold more than 100,000 electric three-wheelers in the country and covered more than a billion kilometres on the Indian roads.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 11:31 am
- McDonald’s India- North and East launches TVCConceptualized by DDB Mudra, the TVC features a banter between a grandfather and a granddaughter... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 11:31 am
- Spurt in illegal immigrants from India to the US through the Darien GapBy entering a foreign country through numerous stops in other nations, it is a technique for taking advantage of immigration loopholes.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 11:24 am
- Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman says well-to-wheel analysis don’t make EVs viable for India currently; country headed to be a gas-based economyOn World Environment Day, Maruti Suzuki's CTO cutlines the company's plans in terms of adding CNG and alternate fuel offerings to cut down emission; indicates first EV to be on course by end of 2024.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 11:22 am
- Akasa Air proud to be the greenest airline with youngest fleet in global aviationIn line with its commitment to take care of the environment, Aksas Air is jacking up its sustainable practices across products, services, premises and its engagement with partners and stakeholders.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 11:19 am
- Quest 3 versus Reality Pro mixed-reality headset: Did Meta try to steal Apple’s thunder?Quest 3 is here with mixed reality, providing its users a more immersive experience. It will be available in all the countries where Quest 2 is supported.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 11:18 am
- ‘Fake News’: Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia reject reports of withdrawing from wrestlers’ protestWe met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, it was a normal conversation, we have only one demand and that is to arrest him Brij Bhushan Singh, said Sakshi Malik.... Read more »Source: | The Financial Express | Published: June 5, 2023 - 10:49 am
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- ● Wisdom Kwati Smart City Launches ₦500bn Wellness & Resort City In AbujaA combination of new road infrastructure, expanding residential demand and renewed government investment is reshaping Kuje from one of Abuja’s quieter satellite towns into an emerging investment corridor. It is… The post Wisdom Kwati Smart City Launches ₦500bn Wellness & Resort City In Abuja appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: August 11, 2026 - 9:59 am
- Flip Visuals Partners With STAC Marine Offshore Ltd To Build Strategic Brand Identity Following $20 Million Abo FPSO AcquisitionFollowing their landmark $20 million acquisition of the Abo FPSO deep-water infrastructure in September 2023, STAC Marine partnered with Flip Visuals as their full service brand communications agency. As their… The post Flip Visuals Partners With STAC Marine Offshore Ltd To Build Strategic Brand Identity Following $20 Million Abo FPSO... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: July 15, 2026 - 11:27 am
- Francis Uko Advocates Strategic Networking As A Key Driver Of Business Growth For Nigerian EntrepreneursA growing number of entrepreneurs are beginning to realise that business success is rarely determined by ideas alone. While innovation, funding, and execution remain essential, many of the most significant… The post Francis Uko Advocates Strategic Networking As A Key Driver Of Business Growth For Nigerian Entrepreneurs appeared first on... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: June 24, 2026 - 10:50 am
- SALI Establishes Lagos Operations as It Expands Into West African MarketGlobal tools and accessories manufacturer SALI Tools has officially entered the Nigerian market with the establishment of a local office and warehouse operation in Lagos, as the company moves to… The post SALI Establishes Lagos Operations as It Expands Into West African Market appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: May 26, 2026 - 10:46 am
- Tinubu arrives Kigali for Africa CEO ForumPresident Bola Tinubu on Wednesday arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 14. Tinubu was received at… The post Tinubu arrives Kigali for Africa CEO Forum appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: May 15, 2026 - 4:28 am
- InvestHK courts African enterprises seeking Asian expansionInvest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Chinese government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and supporting overseas companies in Hong Kong, is expanding its engagement with Africa as it positions… The post InvestHK courts African enterprises seeking Asian expansion appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: May 15, 2026 - 4:21 am
- Renewvia Plans $750M Solar Mini-Grid Expansion in AfricaRenewvia Energy Corp. plans $750 million expansion into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the DRC for 2.1 million electricity connections in Africa. Seeking $45 million for Kakuma and Dadaab projects to… The post Renewvia Plans $750M Solar Mini-Grid Expansion in Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: May 15, 2026 - 4:13 am
- China confirms that Nigeria is its largest engineering contracting market in AfricaChinese officials recently highlighted Nigeria’s position within China’s long-term developmental and economic strategies, citing the country’s growing influence in infrastructure projects, investment, and bilateral trade. During a seminar in the… The post China confirms that Nigeria is its largest engineering contracting market in Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: May 15, 2026 - 4:03 am
- In Rwanda, Tinubu pitches the Nigerian business case to the rest of AfricaFrom Equatorial Guinea to Tanzania, from Accra to Addis Ababa, and now, from Nairobi to Kigali, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with sartorial elegance and swashbuckling confidence, is traversing Africa preaching… The post In Rwanda, Tinubu pitches the Nigerian business case to the rest of Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: May 13, 2026 - 3:04 pm
- Novarick Homes Drives Under 40 Landlord Initiative to Push Young Nigerians Towards Early Property OwnershipAs the cost of living and housing continues to rise across Nigeria, more young professionals are beginning to rethink their approach to long-term financial security, with property ownership increasingly seen… The post Novarick Homes Drives Under 40 Landlord Initiative to Push Young Nigerians Towards Early Property Ownership appeared first on... Read more »Source: Radarr Africa | Published: May 13, 2026 - 2:39 pm
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- ● GCPL appoints Aasif Malbari MD & CEO as Sudhir Sitapati steps downMalbari, previously GCPL's global CFO and president of Godrej Africa, takes charge with immediate effect; Vishal Kedia has been named interim chief financial officer... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:29 pm
- ● Govt extends PM E-DRIVE subsidy for e2Ws till FY28, allocates ₹1K cr moreAdditional funding will extend incentives for electric two-wheelers until March 2028 as the government seeks to raise e2W penetration from the current 7.6 per cent to 9-10 per cent... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:17 pm
- ● Sebi proposes wider FPI access to non-agri commodity derivativesThe regulator has also proposed safeguards for physical contracts... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:14 pm
- ● No evidence of data breach, impact on clients after hacker claim: HCLTechIT services major says potentially exposed employee data may be limited and several years old; further investigation is underway and material findings will be reported... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:01 pm
- ● Parliamentary panel seeks time-bound action plan for internship schemeThe PMIS was announced in the Budget 2024-25 with a total outlay of Rs 63,000 crore over five years for the main scheme, which is yet to commence... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:59 am
- ● Higher costs drag Zydus Lifesciences' Q1 profit down 36%; revenue rises 22%Revenue from operations rose 22 per cent to Rs 8,017 crore, led by India formulations, consumer wellness and international markets, while EBITDA margin contracted... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:34 am
- ● Govt summons Air India CEO over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude lossIndia's civil aviation minister has summoned Air India CEO after the airline's Phuket-Delhi flight suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude last week, a source with knowledge of the matter said... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:32 am
- ● Siemens Q1 results: Profit declines 18% to ₹343 cr, revenue at ₹4,714 crThe net profit was ₹422 crore in the year-ago quarter, a company statement said... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:18 am
- ● Adani's US legal saga: From bribery indictment to criminal case dismissalThe two-year US legal saga over alleged bribery and securities fraud ends with criminal charges dismissed, while Gautam Adani and Adani Enterprises resolved parallel civil cases with US agencies... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:12 am
- ● Why India keeps selling stakes in PSUs instead of privatising themIndia is selling PSU stakes, but rarely giving up control. Why has the government chosen disinvestment over full privatisation? Experts explain... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 5:09 am
- ● Disinvestment, OFS, strategic sale, privatisation: What's the difference?From LIC's stake sale to Air India's handover, the government has used different routes to reduce its presence in state-owned firms... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 5:04 am
- ● How has the govt's disinvestment strategy changed since liberalisation?From strategic privatisation to market-based stake sales, here's how the government's disinvestment strategy has changed since economic liberalisation in 1991... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 11, 2026 - 3:09 am
- How India's PSU stake-sale journey has evolved: Explained in 5 chartsThe latest LIC stake sale marks another milestone in the government's disinvestment drive. Here's what the data reveals about PSU stake sales, disinvestment receipts and major listings... Read more »Source: Business Standard | Published: August 10, 2026 - 2:38 am
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- OGRA jacks up CNG prices in Punjab, SindhLAHORE: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has jacked up prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Punjab and Sindh, ARY News reported, citing well-informed sources. The prices have been increased as the value of rupee has devalued against the US dollar. After the recent hike, the rate of... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 3, 2021 - 7:26 am
- Govt committed to build strategic reserves of essential commodities: TarinISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has presided over the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) held at the Finance Division, ARY News reported on Monday. Secretary Finance briefed the meeting about the slight uptick in weekly SPI, which increased by 0.03 per cent during... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 7:25 pm
- Promotion of construction sector to boost economic activities: PMISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday the PTI government was bringing a revolution in the construction sector. Addressing the closing ceremony of three-day Interior, Construction, Electrical and Electronics Expo in Islamabad, the premier said the promotion of the construction sector would boost economic activities and wealth creation in... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 2:25 pm
- Smart buildings: Cohesion CEO on the office of the futureNEW YORK: Before COVID-19, Thru Shivakumar, co-founder and CEO of Cohesion, was already working on apps to convert office buildings into smart spaces, powered by technology that enables interaction with tenants through phones and computers. Since the pandemic began, however, she is learning that the smart buildings of the future... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 1:56 pm
- Exports grow 17.3% to $2.35bn in JulyISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports grew by 17.3 per cent to $2.35 billion in the first month of the fiscal year 2021-22 i.e. July as compared to last year’s same period. This was stated by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood. He tweeted: “During the first... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 1:17 pm
- US dollar crosses Rs163 mark in interbankKARACHI: The rise of the United States (US) dollar in the interbank against the Pakistani rupee continued on Monday as it crossed the Rs163 mark, ARY NEWS reported. According to details, the US dollar was traded at Rs163.05 in the interbank after witnessing an increase of Rs0.62 on the first... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 8:48 am
- Pfizer and Moderna raise prices for COVID-19 vaccines in EUPfizer Inc and Moderna Inc have raised the prices of their COVID-19 vaccines in their latest European Union supply contracts, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The new price for the Pfizer shot was 19.50 euros ($23.15)against 15.50 euros previously, the newspaper said, citing portions of the contracts seen. The... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 5:11 am
- Pakistan cheapest country in the world, Afghanistan trails: Global indexISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked the most economical country to live in with a cost of living index 18.58 while Afghanistan 24.51; India 25.14; and Syria 25.31 trail respectively, ARY News reported on Sunday. As per the report on the cost of living index compiled by GoBankingRates Company, Pakistan is... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 1, 2021 - 12:01 pm
- Businesses with vaccinated workforce to be reopened from August 09: Sindh govt KARACHI: Sindh government on Sunday assured traders of reopening business sectors whose workforce has received COVID vaccination from August 09, ARY NEWS reported. In a hurriedly called meeting with traders, Sindh Information Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said that they would allow businesses having vaccinated workforce to operate from August 09.... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 1, 2021 - 11:57 am
- Beijing’s infrastructure development index ranks Pakistan top in South AsiaDespite Covid pandemic and a consequent trend of an overall decline in the South Asia region, Pakistan has progressed one spot in the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2021) and claimed 5th position globally in infrastructure development, ARY News reported. In the annual report on the Beijing based development... Read more »Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 1, 2021 - 7:45 am
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- ● The AI dividend in healthcare is real. Now the focus is extending its impactDriven by the pressures on health systems, AI is moving from promise to practice. It's beginning to pay dividends.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:30 pm
- ● OpenAI’s CFO insists AI won’t replace judgmentSarah Friar's five steps for building an AI-native finance team, from access to accountability.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:34 am
- ● U.S. Treasury is paying $3 billion a day in interest on national debt, says the CBO—having spent $10 billion to prop up the currency of its top lenderThe CBO reported that net interest on public debt totaled $963 billion between October 2025 (when the fiscal year begins) and July 2026.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:49 am
- ● Current price of oil as of August 11, 2026When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:20 am
- ● Zach Dell aims to build a name for himself with Base PowerZach Dell, who turns 30 this month, has built a home battery and tech business, successfully fundraising on a $13 billion valuation.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:11 am
- ● Apple stock sinks as hopes that new CEO John Ternus will launch a high-end, ‘all-glass’ iPhone are shatteredEverything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:10 am
- ● Ex-MI6 chief says the biggest risks for CEOs are the threats they already know aboutAlso: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 9:55 am
- ● A year in the life of HP: How the UK&I MD is balancing perfection and speed—and putting people firstOver the past few months, Fortune has spoken with senior HP leaders to understand how the company is evolving—from innovation and culture to customer engagement and the future of work.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 9:30 am
- ● Jackie the Bald Eagle, social media star of California for a decade, leaves ‘heartbroken’ fans behind with her deathThe nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley installed the nest camera in 2015 and documented the successes and failures of each breeding season.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 9:24 am
- ● Meet the 37-year-old single mother and former line cook rattling Democratic moderates in WisconsinFrancesca Hong has called for free childcare and healthcare and a moratorium on data center construction. She used to want to defund the police.... Read more »Source: Fortune | FORTUNE | Published: August 11, 2026 - 9:21 am
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- ● Trump warns ditching Infantino would be ‘terrible mistake’Comments come as Fifa president faces pressure to resign over private fundraising fiasco... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 8:21 am
- ● Goldman staff named as suspects in Brazil investigationProbe concerns shareholder dispute over cancer specialist Oncoclínicas... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 7:47 am
- ● EU border checks double queues at major airportsPeak waiting times hit two hours in Frankfurt and Amsterdam... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:01 am
- ● Spain’s migrant amnesty a ‘very bad idea’, says Swedish PMUlf Kristersson says mass regularisation threatens integrity of Schengen free-travel zone... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- ● Carbon tax will hit EU’s budget airlines where it hurtsPlans for a wider levy could benefit the bloc’s long-haul carriers but do little for low-cost operators... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- ● Can a 30-person start-up build Britain’s answer to OpenAI?London-based Cosine has UK government backing to build a ‘sovereign AI’ model but faces far better resourced rivals... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- ● Does Africa have too few people?What some see as an alarming population explosion could be just what the continent needs... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- ● Maga ignores the many meanings of Mount RushmoreSouth Dakota’s Black Hills are central to Lakota Nation cosmology and identity... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- ● The AI threat to India’s IT jobs machineThe country has bet big on tech services but disruption is coming... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:00 am
- OpenAI’s head of ethics leaves start-up less than a year after joiningChloé Bakalar’s departure is one of several high-profile exits at the group in recent weeks as safety concerns mount... Read more »Source: Financial Times | Published: August 10, 2026 - 10:35 pm
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- ● New YouTube creators will need 8,000 watch hours to start earning from ads – double the current barFrom February 1, 2027, new applicants to the YouTube Partner Program will need about 20 million qualified Shorts views over the previous 90 days. Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:04 pm
- ● Jon Glass appointed General Counsel at MerlinGlass will lead its Business & Legal Affairs function and take on responsibility for its Partnerships team. Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 11, 2026 - 12:18 am
- UnitedMasters strengthens executive team with four appointments across marketing, brand, commerce and operationsThe new hires include former Warner Records executive Todd L. Perry II, alongside Goldie Harris, Luca Zanello and Jason Peerless. Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 5:21 pm
- Apple asks court to rule its products don’t infringe Boomcloud 360’s spatial audio patentsApple Music rolled out Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos in June 2021 Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 4:18 pm
- AI is capable of breaking the music industry. But it does not have to.The following MBW op-ed comes from MusicInfra CEO and Co-founder Björn Lindvall Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 3:57 pm
- Live Nation’s Merch Traffic sues online sellers over counterfeit Nirvana, Bruno Mars merchThe suit brings two counts under the Lanham Act: trademark infringement and counterfeiting, and false designation of origin. Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 3:56 pm
- Universal Music Group kicks off additional €250M share buyback programUMG completed the first €500 million program, its first-ever share repurchase, in July Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 12:00 pm
- Suno brings its voice clone tool to iOS and Android, opens a limited version to free usersVoices lets a user record or upload audio of themselves singing, which Suno then uses to generate new songs in that person's voice. Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 11:27 am
- Veeps lays off staff at BrooklynVegan, Revolver and other music publications (report)Veeps is the ticketed livestream service in which Live Nation owns a majority stake. Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 10:58 am
- Judge tosses shoe retailer DSW’s preemptive copyright suit against Sony MusicA federal judge dismissed the part of DSW's declaratory judgment lawsuit that targeted Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing. Source... Read more »Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: August 10, 2026 - 10:58 am
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- ● Elbit Systems beats analysts, backlog reaches new peakAt the end of the second quarter, the defense company's orders backlog totaled $32 billion, 73% of it from outside Israel.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 11, 2026 - 8:29 am
- ● What's not to like about Next Vision's financials?Despite ostensibly excellent results, the UAV camera company's share price fell sharply. Gross margins narrowed, but is that necessarily a bad sign?... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 11, 2026 - 8:01 am
- ● Bank Hapoalim posts NIS 2.5b second quarter profitThe bank's annualized return on equity was 15%, and would have been higher were it not for the special tax on bank profits.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 11, 2026 - 6:46 am
- Simad's Israeli bondholders expect to recover their moneyThe asset auction by the collapsed US summer camps company has yielded proceeds above book value.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 10, 2026 - 1:04 pm
- High tax collection moderates fiscal deficitThe deficit was 3.3% of GDP for the twelve months to the end of July. The target for 2026 is 4.9%.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 10, 2026 - 11:50 am
- Israeli AI co Decart mulls $5b exitOne of the possible buyers is Nvidia, just a few months after it invested in the company at a valuation of $4 billion.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 10, 2026 - 7:26 am
- Playtika dips after warning of second-half weaknessThe company returned to profit in the second quarter, but said full-year results would be at the lower end of its guidance.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 6, 2026 - 5:50 pm
- SolarEdge recovery stalls on disappointing Q3 guidanceThe Israeli solar energy inverter systems company’s share price is down sharply despite good second quarter results.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 5, 2026 - 3:15 pm
- Bank of Israel could allow banks to list on Wall Street"Globes" has learned that the Bank of Israel is now proposing to allow banks to publish financial statements according to US accounting principles.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 5, 2026 - 10:12 am
- El Al doubles second quarter profitDespite losses caused by Operation Roaring Lion, El Al posted a $126 million net profit for the second quarter, and sees the momentum continuing.... Read more »Source: Israel - Globes | Published: August 5, 2026 - 7:22 am
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- Beyond empowerment: Why financial literacy is a game-changer for women entrepreneursAs we celebrate South Africa’s Women’s Month this August, it’s a good time to shine a spotlight on an often overlooked aspect of women’s empowerment: financial skills development.In my career journey, I’ve seen first-hand how understanding the language of numbers can transform businesses and communities.This is particularly true in the... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 4, 2026 - 1:12 pm
- Why women’s empowerment in fintech must be rooted in agency, not just opportunityStep into any leadership summit or corporate roundtable, and you’ll hear a familiar mantra: “Mentor her. Sponsor her. Coach her.” These calls to action are well-intentioned and often effective. But if we’re serious about advancing women in fintech, we must go further. The conversation must evolve from offering support to... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 4, 2026 - 12:33 pm
- Grow with Huawei eKit: Huawei Launches 4+10+N Intelligence Solutions to power South Africa's SMEsHuawei hosted the Huawei eKit Forum as a breakaway session at Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, bringing distribution partners together under the theme Grow with Huawei eKit: Distribution Solutions & Partner Program.The forum introduced the HUAWEI eKit 4+10+N SME Intelligence Solutions, an extensive portfolio of over 400 products built for... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 3, 2026 - 8:03 am
- Tokyo and Washington took joint action to support yenWashington and Tokyo jointly intervened to shore up the Japanese yen for the first time in nearly 30 years after the currency sank to its weakest level in decades, the Financial Times has reported.The reported intervention came after the yen slid to 163.24 per dollar last month, its weakest level... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 9:26 am
- AI keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunchPrint-outs of articles about the global memory chip shortage are pinned beside a price list at a Hong Kong computer shop, offering an explanation to confused customers feeling the pinch.Price rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 9:26 am
- Breaking the cycle of poverty in Winterveldt: a spatial analysisFor over four decades, Winterveldt—the sprawling settlement north of Pretoria—has stood as a living monument to South Africa’s spatial divide. From its origins in Bophuthatswana as an informal periphery to its current integration into the City of Tshwane, economic planners have repeatedly tried and failed to lift Winterveldt out of... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 9:25 am
- Cosatu's call for action: solutions for South Africa's economic crisisThe Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will soon hold its national congress where workers from Mitchells Plain to Mussina, from farms to mines, hospitals and schools, will gather to assess the state of the economy and its impact upon the working class.Most importantly, they will craft campaigns on... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 9:16 am
- Farmers increasingly embrace digital platforms to boost efficiency, says NedbankSouth African farmers are increasingly adopting digital platforms to improve productivity, access finance and make better-informed business decisions as the agricultural sector faces rising input costs, volatile weather and tighter profit margins, according to Nedbank Commercial Banking.Desry Lesele, senior manager for agribusiness client value propositions at Nedbank Commercial Banking, said... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 8:39 am
- Kganyago defends Reserve Bank's 3% inflation target as oil shock pushes prices higherSouth African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has defended the central bank's commitment to its new 3% inflation target, saying the recent surge in inflation caused by higher oil prices will not derail efforts to restore price stability.Addressing the Sarb's 106th Ordinary Annual General Meeting in Pretoria on Friday,... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 5:11 am
- Operation Vulindlela reports progress on electricity, logistics and visa reformsOperation Vulindlela (OV) has reported significant progress across several structural reform programmes, including electricity, freight logistics, water and sanitation, visa reform, local government and digital public infrastructure, as government seeks to accelerate economic growth and improve service delivery.According to the Operation Vulindlela Quarter One 2026 progress report, reforms implemented since... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 5:06 am
- ITAC backs 20% peanut butter import duty to support local manufacturersThe International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has recommended increasing the customs duty on imported peanut butter from 0.99 cents per kilogram to 20% ad valorem, saying the move is needed to protect the domestic industry from rising imports and improve the competitiveness of local manufacturers.The recommendation follows... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 2, 2026 - 5:00 am
- African Rainbow Minerals greenlights multi-billion rand Bokoni Project to bolster PGM productionAfrican Rainbow Minerals (ARM), which has South African entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe as founder and chairman, has taken a significant step towards revitalising its Bokoni Project through the board approval of the R15.2 billion project to double group platinum production.The ambitious endeavour aims to create value for shareholders and establish a... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: August 1, 2026 - 6:14 pm
- MTN Group's share price drops despite strong performance in NigeriaMTN Group's share price fell hard on the JSE on Friday even though it said its biggest subsidiary, in Nigeria, delivered a strong performance in the six months to June 30, and after its business in Ghana said it is facing legal action in a dispute about mobile money intellectual... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: July 31, 2026 - 5:17 pm
- African Development Bank and Standard Bank launch R5.4 billion SME funding dealSouth Africa's small and medium sized enterprises are set to benefit from a R5.4 billion financing package after the African Development Bank and Standard Bank Group concluded a landmark transaction aimed at expanding access to business funding and supporting inclusive economic growth.The African Development Bank has invested $332 million, equivalent... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: July 31, 2026 - 11:01 am
- Mining, innovation, and water stewardship - rethinking sanitation through an ESG lensSouth Africa’s mining sector operates under constant pressure to improve environmental performance, support worker well-being, and show real progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.While energy efficiency and water security usually steal the spotlight, sanitation infrastructure often remains an overlooked vulnerability.Long treated as just a basic background requirement, the state of site sanitation is quickly becoming a... Read more »Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: July 31, 2026 - 10:53 am
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- ● London Stock Exchange boss: We should know which companies our pensions are backingThe boss of the London Stock Exchange has called on pension providers to be clearer about the make-up of their vast portfolios, arguing that greater transparency would encourage them to back more homegrown companies. Dame Julia Hoggett told City AM it should be easier for savers to determine where their... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 2:00 pm
- ● NHS data counters claims that £330m Palantir deal has led to ‘no improvement’Internal NHS data indicates that Palantir’s hospital discharge tool cut delays by as much as 28 per cent, challenging recent reports from critics of the tech giant that it had made “no noticeable improvement” to the healthcare system’s efficiency, City AM understands. According to an internal NHS England report seen... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 1:45 pm
- ● Ari Emmanuel snaps up West End theatre group ATG for £4.5bnHollywood tycoon Ari Emmanuel has snapped up the theatre group behind West End venues including the Savoy and the Ambassadors in a deal worth around £4.5bn. Emmanuel, who runs an A-list media agency and helms the group which owns UFC, said the deal underscores the “growing power of live experience... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 1:37 pm
- ● Can John Healey deliver Burnham’s make-or-break devolution agenda?Devolution is Andy Burnham’s preferred growth lever. Maurício Alencar explores how devolution under Chancellor John Healey could save Britain – or destroy it. In 1998, two of the closest aides of then-chancellor Gordon Brown produced a report into the regional economic divide in Britain. The report, called ‘Towards a new... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:16 am
- ● Robinhood offers crypto asset tied to FCA warning listRobinhood is offering a crypto asset to UK retail customers whose native platform appears on the financial watchdog’s warning list. The fintech has granted customers access to more than 50 cryptocurrencies this week on its app, including Hyperliquid ($HYPE). But the original platform, also known as Hyperliquid, and its governing... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:05 am
- ● UK economy to ‘reverse gains’ as construction drags growthThe UK economy’s modest gains from the first half of the year are set to be reversed as the fledgling construction industry is set to hammer growth prospects, economists have said. A poll of economists, tracked by Bloomberg, believe GDP contracted by 0.1 per cent in June, partly unwinding previous... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:04 am
- Video● Claude to watermark AI ‘slop’ – including edited human writingAnthropic will begin adding invisible watermarks to text generated by Claude as part of new EU rules designed to make AI-generated content easier to identify. But the system will also mark some text originally written by humans if it has subsequently been edited or processed by Claude, potentially complicating efforts... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:03 am
- ● The London Stock Exchange is shrinking – but Julia Hoggett is still an optimistThe London Stock Exchange’s two flagship indexes are trading near all-time highs. But beneath the surface, it has been another testing year for the capital’s bourse. Boss Dame Julia Hoggett tells Ali Lyon what she is doing to disprove the doomsters. In the cavernous foyer of London’s historic stock exchange,... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:32 am
- ● English Football League ‘concerned and disappointed’ at PFA legal challengeThe English Football League (EFL) has criticised player union the PFA for taking legal action to block new cost controls for clubs in League One. The PFA is opposing the Squad Cost Management Protocol on the basis it could damage players’ earning potential, having previously defeated a previous rule change... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 10:17 am
- ● Trump speaks up for Infantino at last as Fifa boss fights world football rebellionUS president Donald Trump has belatedly come to the aid of Gianni Infantino, saying it would be “a terrible mistake” to replace the under-fire Fifa boss. Infantino is fighting to save his job after three of Fifa’s four biggest confederations declared they had lost trust in him over plans to... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 8:44 am
- ● Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airportHeathrow said the case for expansion has “never been clearer” after it was overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport. The West London transport hub has long been Europe’s busiest travel destination, and is currently locked in a dispute with the regulator over its plans for a third runway. “The... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 7:29 am
- ● Housebuilder Bellway calls for ‘immediate’ cut to stamp dutyHousebuilder Bellway has called on the government to slash stamp duty immediately and roll out a first-time buyer scheme to revive Britain’s flagging housing industry. The FTSE 250 firm said on Tuesday that housing demand has been hammered by last year’s pre-Budget speculation and the recent rising mortgage rates triggered... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 7:16 am
- ● Burnham to crack down on vape and betting shopsAndy Burnham is set to unveil a crackdown on vape and betting shops in a bid to boost British high streets, which the Prime Minister says have been “hollowed out” in recent decades. Burnham will on Tuesday set out plans to scrap the Blair-era “aim to permit” rule, which requires... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 6:54 am
- ● London AI car firm records surge in revenue on demand for driver-tracking softwareCar tech firm Seeing Machines has accelerated into profitability after new European safety legislation triggered a surge in demand for its driver-tracking software. The AIM-listed group, which builds camera and AI software that tracks drivers’ eyes and heads in real time, reported a 45 per cent jump in revenue to... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 6:52 am
- ● Holiday Inn owner suffers Middle East slowdown as Iran war hits tourismThe owner of Holiday Inn has suffered a slump in revenue at its Middle Eastern business as the Iran war knocked the region’s tourist economy. Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) said its revenue per available room in the Middle East slipped by 19 per cent in the three months to June.... Read more »Source: City AM | Published: August 11, 2026 - 6:40 am
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- Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare dealIntel has provided access to some of its processor technology to a new startup, according to a source and documents reviewed by Reuters, in a rare move for the U.S. chipmaker. The post Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal appeared first on... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 30, 2026 - 11:14 am
- OpenAI’s rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive saysThe rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also compromised a customer at a second tech company — New York-based Modal Labs — according to a Modal executive and two other sources familiar with the matter. The post... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 29, 2026 - 10:36 am
- US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, SnapThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers alleging the telehealth platform shared users' health data with online advertisers, despite promising privacy, and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices. The post US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap appeared first on... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 29, 2026 - 10:21 am
- Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources sayPakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, The post Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say appeared first on Reuters Best.... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 22, 2026 - 3:39 pm
- EU to review airline ownership rules, threatening easyJet bidsThe European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to prevent foreign investors from gaining effective control of carriers, an EU official said, a move that could complicate U.S. bids for low-cost airline easyJet. The post EU to review airline ownership rules, threatening easyJet bids appeared first on... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 22, 2026 - 11:52 am
- US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources sayThe United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with how to mitigate the risks posed by each other's increasingly powerful frontier models. The post US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:26 pm
- China’s Sinopec establishes four business units in major overhaul, officials saySinopec is launching a major internal restructuring, setting up new business units and relocating hundreds of staff, as the world's biggest refiner seeks to lift profits amid flagging Chinese oil and petrochemicals demand, company officials said. The post China’s Sinopec establishes four business units in major overhaul, officials say appeared... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 15, 2026 - 3:47 pm
- Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billionPayments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments company at more than $53 billion, two people said. The post Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion appeared... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 15, 2026 - 12:01 pm
- Data center firm Switch taps banks for IPO that could value it up to $80 billion, sources sayData center operator Switch has hired investment banks for an initial public offering that could raise up to $10 billion as soon as the fourth quarter, according to two people familiar with the matter, and value the company at close to $80 billion, including debt. The post Data center firm Switch taps banks... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 14, 2026 - 12:07 pm
- Software firm CCC exploring sale, sources sayCCC Intelligent Solutions, a provider of software and AI-powered workflow tools, is exploring a sale of the company. The post Software firm CCC exploring sale, sources say appeared first on Reuters Best.... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 10, 2026 - 3:52 pm
- Software firm CCC exploring sale, sources sayCCC Intelligent Solutions, a provider of software and AI-powered workflow tools, is exploring a sale of the company, according to three people familiar with the matter. The post Software firm CCC exploring sale, sources say appeared first on Reuters Best.... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 10, 2026 - 10:55 am
- US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources sayU.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will hurt competition could sue to block the deal as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The post US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say appeared... Read more »Source: Reuters Best | Published: July 9, 2026 - 11:09 am