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China revises car loan policies to boost auto trade-Ins and sales
China's central bank has announced revisions to car loan policies aimed at promoting auto trade-ins and scrapping!-->…
Greece approves purchase of 35 Blackhawk helicopters from Lockheed Martins
Greece has greenlit the acquisition of 35 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters from U.S. defense contractor Lockheed!-->…
Thailand welcomes 9.4 million foreign tourists in Q4 2024
Thailand's tourism ministry announced on Tuesday that the country recorded 9.4 million foreign tourists in the!-->…
UBS launches $2 billion share buyback program
UBS announced on Tuesday the launch of a new share buyback program worth up to $2 billion, with half of the!-->…
South Asia’s jobs creation lags population growth, says World Bank
The World Bank cautioned on Tuesday that job creation in South Asian economies is lagging behind the increase in!-->…
Frontier airlines operate high-fare markets to improve earnings
Frontier Airlines, a U.S. no-frills carrier, is adjusting its strategy to prioritize growth in "high fare" markets!-->…
Disney gains upper hand in boardroom battle against activist investors
Walt Disney (DIS.N) seems to have gained the upper hand in the battle for board seats and the future direction of!-->…
China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery, official says
China is poised to play a pivotal role in driving global economic recovery this year, according to Zhao Leji, the!-->…
Dollar strengthens against euro and pound
On Thursday, the dollar strengthened against the euro and pound after a Federal Reserve policy maker indicated no!-->…
Ghana maintains high interest rate
Ghana's central bank decided to keep its main interest rate at 29%, highlighting concerns over the country's!-->…
EU restrictions on second-hand clothes exports to impact Kenya
France, Denmark, and Sweden have proposed restricting the export of used clothing from the European Union (EU),!-->…
Libya’s oil and gas minister temporarily suspended
The Government of National Unity in Libya has temporarily suspended its oil and gas minister, citing a legal!-->…
Revenue grows despite currency fluctuations- SPAR
South African grocery retailer and wholesaler, SPAR, announced an 8.8% rise in turnover for the 24-week period!-->…
China to support Zambia’s debt restructuring efforts
China has pledged to continue collaborating with all stakeholders to facilitate Zambia's debt restructuring!-->…
Xiaomi unveils “SU7” electric car
Xiaomi's CEO recently revealed plans for the company's first electric vehicle, the SU7, aiming to make it the most!-->…
USA: TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate
As the week begins, markets in Europe and globally are experiencing a slow start due to upcoming holidays.!-->…
Neuralink: Musk’s firm says first brain-chip patient plays online chess
Elon Musk's brain-chip company, Neuralink, has showcased its groundbreaking technology by enabling its first!-->…
Reddit IPO prices at top range, valued at $6.4 billion
Reddit has priced its shares at the top of the marketed range, valuing the social media platform at $6.4 billion!-->…
IMF reaches agreement with Pakistan to disburse $1.1 billion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Wednesday that it has reached a staff-level agreement with!-->…
Tanker capsizes off coast of Japan, seven deaths confirmed
A South Korean-flagged chemical tanker named Keoyoung Sun has capsized off the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in!-->…
New Zealand government to ban disposable e-cigarettes
On Wednesday, the New Zealand government announced plans to implement stricter regulations on e-cigarettes,!-->…
Bank of Japan raises interest rates, ends negative interest era
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has announced an increase in its key interest rate from -0.1% to a range of 0% to 0.1%.!-->…
Nvidia unveils latest Artificial Intelligence chip
Nvidia has revealed its latest artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the B200 "Blackwell," boasting a remarkable 30!-->…
Founder of Evergrande accused of inflating revenues by $78bn
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande, and his company are facing allegations of inflating!-->…
Hamas deputy military commander killed in Israeli air strike
A White House official, Jake Sullivan, confirmed that Hamas leader Marwan Issa was killed in an Israeli air!-->…
Trump says he favours abortion ban after certain number of weeks
Former President Donald Trump recently expressed his support for a national abortion ban, with exceptions, but did!-->…
Army Will Enter Rafah Despite International Pressure, Says Israel PM
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, affirmed plans for an Israeli ground offensive in southern!-->…
Vladimir Putin Wins Another Six-Year Term as Russian President
Vladimir Putin has secured another six-year term as Russian president, according to exit polls, positioning him!-->…
EU pledges billions of euros for Egypt as it seeks to curb migration
The European Union revealed a €7.4 billion funding package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt on Sunday,!-->…
Uber to pay $178 million in Australia taxi class action settlement
Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8 million ($178 million) to settle a lawsuit filed by Australian taxi operators and!-->…