Despite warnings of sanctions from the United States, a weapons deal worth $5 billion was signed between India during the visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin to India mfor the annual bilateral meeting which was aimed at discussions cooperation opportunities… Read More ›
Sustainability
Richard Branson Hopes To Take Virgin Galactic To Space In Weeks
The billionaire chief and founder of Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson, the first craft of the company would fly into space within week and not in months as was being predicted. The firm is in a race with Jeff Bezo’s Blue… Read More ›
IMF Warns World ‘Would Be Poorer’ Due To Full Blown Trade War
The latest assessment of the global economy by the International Monetary Fund warned that the world would become a “poorer and more dangerous place” because of the trade war between the US and China. The forecast for global growth for… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia to privatize 20 companies in 2019: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
20 Saudi state-owned companies in across sectors are slated to be privatized in 2019. In yet another step aimed at diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economy, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman disclosed, the Kingdom will privatize more than 20 companies next year…. Read More ›
Switzerland’s enters into an era of banking transparency
Swiss authorities have begun sharing account data with countries who meet international requirements on confidentiality and data security. This strategic move has placed Switzerland in fierce competition with fast-growing economies including Singapore and Hong Kong. In a significant development that… Read More ›
Brexit divorce deal almost within grasp: sources
This is coming from diplomats who were present at the negotiations. According to two sources present at the meeting where Brexit negotiations are being discussed, a divorce deal with Britain is “very close” to being realized. Both sides are pushing… Read More ›
HSBC Amanah raises $120.63 million in Islamic bonds linked to U.N’s sustainable development goals
The deal marks HSBC Amanah’s efforts to integrate the religious principles of Islamic finance with the U.N’s sustainable development goals. The Malaysian Islamic banking arm of HSBC Holdings, HSBC Amanah, stated it has raised $120.63 million (500 million ringgit) worth… Read More ›
Exxon Mobile Corp eyeing multi-billion upgrade of its Singapore refinery
The potential development comes ahead of the introduction of global shipping fuel rules, set to be introduced in 2020, which see sulphur component in marine fuel dip to 0.5% from 3.5%. According to a senior executive from Exxon Mobil Corp,… Read More ›
Tesla’s Musk Ready To Fight SEC Charges, But Also Ready To Settle: Reports
According to reports in the media quoting sources, a settlement with the SEC can be made by Tesla Inc’s Elon Musk in relation to the case filed by the US regulator charging Musk of committing fraud in reference to his… Read More ›
Blackberry’s Transformation Continues Perfectly
The turnaround of the onetime leader of the mobile phone industry – BlackBerry, is apparently going on well, as it attempts to now become a leader in cybersecurity software and connected cars. Software and services account for over 90% of… Read More ›