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FULL TEXT: First Deputy BoG Governor's public lecture at UGBS
Introductory Remarks Madam Ag. Vice-Chancellor and Chairperson, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, Faculty Members of the Business School and the University Community, Management and Colleagues of the Bank of Ghana,
China to establish stock exchange in Beijing
China will launch a stock exchange in Beijing and build it into a platform to serve innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to an announcement at the Global Trade in
CIFITS to feature 5 summit forums
The 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) kicked off on Thursday in Beijing. This year's CIFITS will feature five summit forums along with 193 thematic forums
Port of Santos container volumes grow 19% Jan- July
At the port of Santos, Brazil, July’s container volumes grew 23% year-on-year, handling 397,314 teu, and brought the overall year-to-date volume to 2.8m teu, a growth of 19%. The Port of Santos handled around 28% of Brazilian trade in July. The majority of
Zip plans to buy SA’s Payflex to grow its Africa footprint
Australian Securities Exchange-listed Zip plans to acquire South African buy now pay later (BNPL) fintech Payflex as part of its global expansion plans. Payflex, the first and largest BNPL player in South Africa, has grown from a base of 70 merchants in 2019
Fitch maintains neutral outlook for gold prices
Singapore, September 3 (ANI): Fitch Solutions said on Friday it expects gold prices to trade sideways over the coming months along with bouts of volatility as conflicting factors continue to affect the asset. On the one hand, gold is being supported by
Biden speaks with Morrison of Australia
Washington DC , September 3 (ANI): US President Joe Biden spoke with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday and thanked him for the close coordination on Afghanistan and affirmed plans for the upcoming in-person
Pakistan's debt rose to Rs 149 trillion during PTI govt
Islamabad , September 3 (ANI): As Pakistan's financial debt continues to mount, the country's total debt rose to Rs.149 trillion during three years under Imran Khan-led-Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government, according to an annual report released by the
Energy prices fall after Hurricane Ida shuts down Louisiana refineries
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana: Following the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, oil companies began gradually restarting some refineries in Louisiana, while key fuel pipelines fully reopened Tuesday. Ida ravaged the region's power grid, leaving all of New Orleans and
109 Chinese soldiers killed in Korean War laid to rest
© Provided by Xinhua SHENYANG, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The remains of 109 Chinese soldiers killed in the
Pressure Mounts on Biden Over Looming Choice of Fed Chair
U.S. President Joe Biden has until February to decide whether he wants to appoint Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell to a second term, but Democratic politicians and liberal-leaning activist groups are already pressuring the administration to pick
MIT Centre for Future Skills Excellence commences
Pune (Maharashtra) , September 3 (ANI/PRNewswire):The PG Diploma will span over 50 weeks and 3 trimesters, which include mentorships, Global Microsoft certifications, practical hands-on, industry internships and capstone projects. The first cohort of student
Pilots claim Southwest broke contract when reducing wages during Covid
DALLAS, Texas: An association of pilots, in a lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines, claims the airlines violated labor contracts when wages were lowered during the COVID-19 crisis, in violation of federal law.
Archer Harvinder advances to 1/8 elimination round
Tokyo , September 3 (ANI): Indian archer Harvinder Singh on Friday advanced into the round of 16 of men's individual recurve after defeating Stefano Travisani of Italy 6-5 in
WTO panel rejects China's solar safeguard challenge: US
Washington DC , September 3 (ANI): A WTO dispute settlement panel has rejected China's challenges to the US safeguard tariffs on solar products, Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said on Thursday (local time). A USTR statement said that this is the
Forthcoming change of leadership in Japan boosts Tokyo's stock markets
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Shares in Japan surged on Friday following an announcement by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (pictured) that he is to stand down, after being in office for just one year. "Today at the board meeting, Prime Minister Suga said he is not
STL appoints Paul Atkinson as CEO
London , September 3 (ANI/PRNewswire): STL, an industry-leading integrator of digital networks, announces the appointment of Paul Atkinson as the Chief Executive Officer for its Optical Networking Business. Paul's appointment is in line with the widened
VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on national accounts and national cabinet
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor
Equity indices trade higher, Eicher Motors top gainer
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , September 3 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were in the green during early hours on Friday with auto and banking stocks seeing good gains. At 10:15 am,
Modi Government Harmful for Employment, Doesn't Support Business: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi posted the
Canada set to welcome fully vaccinated foreign travellers next week
On Sept. 7, Canada plans to open its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from across the globe, and let them to skip the country's 14-day quarantine requirement. ...
Mutual aid groups give personalized help after Hurricane Ida
The day after Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana, Delaney Nolan spent hours biking around New Orleans, handing out money to people who needed to pay for supplies or for the hotel Click to Continue » ...
MHI Rated Top Brand of Heat Pumps by Leading New Zealand Consumer Organization
(MENAFN - JCN NewsWire) MHI Rated Top Brand of Heat Pumps by Leading New Zealand Consumer Organization First Time for MHI Thermal Systems, Based on Market Survey in the Heat Pumps / Air Conditioners Category TOKYO, Sep 03,... ...
New Water Distribution System Will Benefit Three Indigenous Communities
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U.S. vows to help Ukraine if Russia escalates Ukrainian President's Office
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CIMB Niaga and JCB launch JCB Contactless Credit Card in Indonesia
(MENAFN - JCN NewsWire) CIMB Niaga and JCB launch JCB Contactless Credit Card in Indonesia JAKARTA & TOKYO, Sep 03, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk (CIMB Niaga) and PT JCB International Indonesia (JCB), as... ...
Breaking : Lockdown extended by another week in Sri Lanka
(MENAFN - NewsIn.Asia) Colombo, Sept 3 (newsin.asia) – Current lockdown will continue untill 4.00 am on September 13, according to Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. Lockdown will continue for another 7 day period till (13/09). Recommendations... ...
EBRD provides a US$ 5 million trade finance limit to Bank of Palestine
(MENAFN - Palestine News Network ) 254 Views Bethlehem/PNN/ The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting Palestinian export and import activities with a US$ 5 million trade finance limit to Bank of Palestine, the... ...
HDFC Life to acquire Exide Life for Rs 6,687 crore
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life) on Friday announced the acquisition of Exide Life Insurance Company Ltd (Exide Life) from Exide Industries Ltd for Rs 6,687 crore. The process for merger of Exide
Qatar: Laboratory consultancy
Provision of consultancy services comprising the supervision of the design and build of laboratories ...
Qatar: Transformer and reactor insulating oil
Supply of uninhibited insulating oil for electrical transformers and reactors ...
Bahrain: Mall refurbishment consultancy
Provision of cost consultancy services for refurbishment works at a mall ...
Protecting biodiversity crucial to fighting hunger
Protecting biodiversity is crucial to fighting hunger, says the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). If we do not invest more in protecting biodiversity, development cannot be sustainable and we will not eradicate hunger or achieve the
Young Africans struggle with jobs, education amid pandemic
The future looked promising for Tinashe Mapuranga, an intern at a leading bank in Zimbabwe who appeared set to get a staff position as soon as he completed his college ...
Converge obtains P3-B loan from LandBank
Fiber broadband provider Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. took out a P3 billion term loan with state-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to fund its terrestrial and subsea domestic fiber backbone network. Meta3 The
Donegal based Nvolve Group to create 20 jobs
Nvolve Group, a Donegal based digital learning and HR solutions company, is creating 20 jobs to support its global expansion plans. The company provides employee training and learning software products for companies operating across the food & beverages,
Bharti’s rights issue credit positive for itself, credit neutral for Singtel: Moody’s
Bharti’s rights issue is credit positive for the company, Moody’s Investors Service has said as it noted that the fresh capital would keep the leverage relatively stable amid 5G investments, ongoing cash payments for spectrum and settlement outgo related to
Active monsoon spell from next week as Bay hosts back-to-back ‘lows’
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has hinted at the formation of back-to-back low-pressure areas in the Bay of Bengal during the ongoing week (September 2-8) and the subsequent one (September 9-15) as a monsoon-friendly but stalled Madden-Julian
Sri Lankan Airlines recommences direct Hyderabad-Colombo flight
After a gap of nearly one year and seven months, Sri Lankan Airlines resumed direct flight service from Hyderabad to Colombo. A Sri Lankan aircraft took off at 9.55 am with 120
Nifty 50 September Futures (17,280): Sept 3, 2021
BL Research Bureau Even though the Asian markets are mixed, the Indian equity benchmarks, the Nifty 50 and the Sensex opened the session on the positive side and are now up by about 0.2 per cent each. Among the Asian majors, the Nikkei 225 gained 2 per cent
Sources say Taliban co-founder Baradar will lead new Afghanistan government
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group said on Friday, as it battled rebel fighters while striving to ward off economic collapse. Baradar, who heads the Taliban’s
Rupee inches 3 paise higher to 73.03 against US dollar in early trade
The Indian rupee inched higher by 2 paise to 73.03 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday, despite a sustained rally in domestic equities. Forex traders said the local unit is trading in a narrow range as strengthening crude oil prices and
PLI scheme for the steel sector: a shot in the arm
India Inc. is increasingly recognised as one of the largest steel producers in the world, with production numbers of 102 million tonnes in FY21. However, there is a sea wide gap between the production of steel and value-added steel i.e. speciality steel in
Sensex above 58k intraday, Nifty below 17,300 after hitting record highs
Benchmark indices were trading with marginal gains during the afternoon on Friday, after recording fresh highs. The market opened on a positive note amid mixed global cues, owing to positive economic data and FII inflows following dovish comments from the US
ISMA objects government’s claim on assistance to the sugar industry
Indian Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) objected to the Central government’s claim that the government’s assistance to the industry through various schemes, including the ethanol programme, is helping the industry compensate for lower sugar price realisation.
Renaming of Rajiv Gandhi National Park: RS MP terms it political vendetta
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora on Friday described as “political vendetta” the Assam Government's move to rename the Rajiv Gandhi National Park in the State and demanded its restoration. In a letter to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma,
Economy set for ‘exceptional’ growth with GDP to rise to 15%, says Davy
Ireland is set for an “exceptional rise” in economic activity this year on the back of its multinational sector, prompting Davy to revise up its projection for gross domestic product (GDP) by “at least” another 50 per cent on Friday. It was the second time in
AfCFTA cannot fail under Ghana’s watch so get involved -Government to private sector
The government has hinted that, with Ghana hosting the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area, there is no option but ensure that the AfCFTA does not fail and has called on the private sector to embrace AfCFTA from how far the government has
Importers want reduction of freight
Importers are asking private companies around the maritime fraternity, particularly the shipping lines to reduce the cost of freight and some related charges at the port. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Logical Maritime Services (LMS), Danny
Base at Manchester Science Park celebrates topping out
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Base at Manchester Science Park has now topped out, making it one of the first projects supported by the Government’s Getting Building Fund to reach the momentous milestone. Work
Tech firm prepares for bidding war following US approach
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Warrington-based robotics and automation company Blue Prism is braced for a bidding war after it announced it was in talks with potential US buyers. The AIM-listed firm develops
Cinven pulls out of takeover battle for Sanne
Private equity firm Cinven has bowed out of the potential bidding war to buy FTSE 250 asset manager Sanne Group. London-based Cinven made a series of takeover offers for Sanne earlier this year, sweetening its final offer to 875p per share, valuing the firm at
Perth opticians Salmoni’s moves in to former bank after �1.4m renovation
A Perth opticians set up half a century ago is on the move after a �1.4m renovation of a former bank. ...
Reliance Jio's Google built JioPhone Next could be yours at just Rs 500 | Here's how
Mukesh Ambani's JioPhone Next, all set to launch on
Work commences on the new Rivermead leisure centre in Reading.
Work has started on the new Rivermead leisure
Bronzeville Lakefront project timeline and all you need to know
Bronzeville Lakefront is a mixed-use project set for
New Cutlery Manufacturing Facility and other developments in Leander
Plans are underway for the construction of a Cutlery
Immigration Service chases foreigners with Ghana passport
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has waged a war against foreigners who attempt to acquire Ghanaian passport through dubious means. It has, therefore, repatriated 52 foreign nationals who attempted to acquire Ghanaian Passport by false declaration. In the
Increase feeding grant by 50% - School feeding caterers appeal
The Ghana National School Feeding Caterers Association has called for a 50 per cent increment in the feeding grant of students under the school feeding programme. According to the association, the current GH¢1 per student was woefully inadequate to meet the
Big investment on the horizon for green construction
China will invest 2.3 billion yuan ($356 million) to support construction of energy-efficient and low-carbon projects under the central budget
New energy forum kicks off in Taiyuan
The 2021 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum kicked off Friday in Taiyuan, capital city of Shanxi province, with meetings and exhibitions featuring the renewable energy revolution, climate change and environmental
USJ unifies dress code for male and female park employees
OSAKA--In a move toward improved gender equality and diversity, University Studios Japan here announced on Sept. 1 that it unified its dress code for male and female park employees. The USJ operating company
What is Apple doing with its App Store?
Over the past week or so, Apple has eased some longstanding restrictions that helped make its App Store into a big moneymaker for the company. The company has long required app developers to pay high commissions to Apple on the sales of paid apps as well as
Banks see less demand for assistance compared to previous lockdown
Demand for financial assistance from banks remains low compared to last year's Covid-19 lockdown, but it's expected to grow if restrictions are prolonged. The Bankers Association said calls to banks are up 20 percent, but believed most were due to uncertainty
Afghanistan: Facebook says it helped people flee, including staff
Facebook has told the BBC that it took part in an effort to help 175 citizens leave Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country. The company said some staff members were also on the flight to Mexico City. The Mexican government confirmed the
Economy set for ‘exceptional growth’ with GDP to rise 15% - Davy
Ireland is set for an “exceptional rise” in economic activity this year on the back of its multinational sector, prompting Davy to revise up its projection for gross domestic product (GDP) by “at least” another 50 per cent on Friday. It was the second time in
Collectible prices skyrocket, to the dismay of hobbyists
Americans have become obsessed with collectibles, bidding up prices for trading cards, video games and other mementos of their youth ...
Malaysia's export, import unit value indices up 1.3% in July
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s monthly export and import unit value indices continued to show positive growth in July 2021, both rising 1.3 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m). Read full story ...
EXPLAINER: What is Apple doing with its App Store?
Over the past week or so, Apple has eased some longstanding restrictions that helped make its App Store into a big moneymaker for the company. The company has long required app developers to pay high commissions to Apple on the sales of paid apps as well as
The Latest: Virus rules in Seoul extended another month
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea will extend coronavirus restrictions in the greater capital area for at least another month as the nation grapples with its worst surge a few weeks before its biggest holiday of the year. Health Minister Kwon Deok-cheol on
First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price-gouging
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — As fearful Lake Tahoe residents packed up belongings and fled a raging wildfire burning toward the California-Nevada border, some encountered an unexpected obstacle: price gouging. A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to
Healthiest Employers, Small Company (2-99 Employees) Category
“The number-one goal has always been to educate our team and clients on the things
Introducing the 2021 Healthiest Employers
Even with the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, metro Atlanta companies are taking their employee health and wellness seriously. ...
U.S. companies fret about anti-China sentiment, oppose trade restrictions against China: Politico
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. companies are concerned that Washington's anti-China sentiment could hurt their ability to do business in the world's
China's retail property market still a popular investment destination: Cushman and Wakefield
SHANGHAI, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's retail property market is and will continue to be a popular investment destination for investors, developers and retailers, said the latest report by Cushman and Wakefield, a global real estate services firm. The
Brazil's Sao Paulo launches investment guide to China
SAO PAULO, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- The government of Brazil's largest and most industrialized state, Sao Paulo, on Thursday launched an investment guide to China for Brazilian
First Greater Bay Area online shopping festival kicks off
The opening ceremony for the first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area online shopping festival takes place on Sept. 2. (People’s Daily Online/Liu Jieyan) The first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area online shopping festival kicked off on Sept.
BRI resilience shows China's role in recovery
Experts: Boosting cooperation, more opening-up both overriding trends Despite the impact from COVID-19, economic and trade cooperation between China and economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative has shown strong resilience, demonstrating China's firm
Inside Switzerland’s giant water battery
A new pumped-storage station in one of the highest and remotest parts of Switzerland will help cope with fluctuations in wind and solar-power
China's Alibaba promises $15.5 billion for anti-poverty work
BEIJING (AP) — E-commerce giant Alibaba Group said Friday it will spend $15.5 billion to support President Xi Jinping’s campaign to spread China’s prosperity more evenly, adding to pledges by tech companies that are under pressure to pay for the ruling
