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China to deepen financial opening-up amid closer regional cooperation
BEIJING- As a firm practitioner of financial opening-up, China has made its propositions on widening its opening-up amid closer regional financial cooperation in Asia to promote sustainable economic recovery of the region. Speaking at the Asian financial
Over 50 listed companies upbeat about 2021 performance
BEIJING - A total of 52 companies listed on the A-share market expect positive financial results in 2021 as new capacity built by firms in emerging
Gold holds advance as virus adds to risks for global growth
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Gold held onto Friday's (Dec 3) gain amid risk-off sentiment as investors weigh mixed labor data from the US, the Federal Reserve's hawkish tilt and the threat of the omicron variant. Data Friday showed US job growth registered its
Oil gains as Saudis signal confidence in demand with price hike
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Oil rose after Saudi Arabia boosted the prices of its crude, signaling confidence in the demand outlook despite the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Futures in New York advanced more than 2 per cent to trade near US$68
Unvaccinated Italians face new restrictions as holidays near
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near, excluding them from indoor restaurants, theaters and museums to reduce the spread of coronavirus and encourage ...
Brazilian stock exchange heading toward worst global performance in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A strong deterioration
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Giddings & Lewis Model G60-T 4-Axis CNC Horizontal Boring Mill
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PF Rule Update: Step-by-Step Guide to Withdraw EPF Money via Umang App, UAN Portal
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Weaker foreign demand sinks German industrial orders in October
German industrial orders fell much more than expected in October on weaker foreign demand for capital goods such as cars, data showed today. The data further clouds the growth outlook for manufacturers in Europe's largest economy. A pandemic-related
Insurtech platform nSurely closes €535,000 funding round
Irish insurance tech firm nSurely has raised €535,000 in early stage funding. nSurely's platform allows insurers to calculate customer risk in real time as it gathers vehicle data, via telematics, based on use, mileage and driving behaviour. The Cork
Surge in Christmas tree sales
As they get ready for their busiest three weeks, Christmas tree growers are experiencing
Countrywide interview - Charlie McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie
Poolbeg Pharma agrees option agreement with UCD
Poolbeg Pharma, which is focused on developing treatments for infectious diseases, has signed an option agreement to license MelioVac with University College Dublin (UCD). Meliovac is a vaccine for melioidosis, which was invented by UCD associate professor
Elon Musk being allowed to ‘make the rules’ in space , ESA chief warns
The head of the European Space Agency (ESA) has urged the continent’s leaders to stop facilitating Elon Musk’s ambition to dominate the new space economy, warning that the lack of co-ordinated action meant the billionaire was “making the rules” himself. Josef
Only 22 persons got Covid treatment under Ayushman Bharat in Bihar
(MENAFN - IANS) Patna, Dec 6 (IANS) Only 22 persons in Bihar were treated for Covid-19 under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed during the ongoing Winter ... ...
Ravi Teja-starrer 'Ramarao On Duty' to release on March 25
(MENAFN - IANS) >Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS) Telugu star Ravi Teja's upcoming action thriller 'Ramarao On Duty' will hit the big screen on March 25, 2022.'Ramarao On Duty' is directed by debutant ... ...
MoD shows footage from Kalbajar's Kechiligaya village
(MENAFN - AzerNews) The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has shared a footage from Kalbajar's Kechiligaya village, previously liberated from Armenian occupation. The clashes between Armenia and ... ...
Azerbaijan shows footage from Kalbajar's liberated Kechiligaya village (VIDEO)
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec. 6 Trend: The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has shared the footage from Kechiligaya village of Kalbajar district, previously liberated from ... ...
Sriracha Inu Gets Listed On PancakeSwap
(MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Sriracha Inu Gets Listed On PancakeSwap New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 6, 2021) - The Sriracha Inu team is pleased to announce its listing on ... ...
Qatar - AFG College with the University of Aberdeen holds graduation events
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula AFG College with the University of Aberdeen held their graduation ceremonies in Doha, to celebrate the achievements of those students who successfully ... ...
Sri Lanka - President refuses to accept resignations of BOI Chairman and Board
(MENAFN - Colombo Gazette) The Board of Investment (BOI) said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has refused to accept the resignations of the Chairman and Board members of the Board of Investment ... ...
Polish President urges Qatari investors to invest in Poland
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha: President of the Republic of Poland H E Andrzej Duda called on Qatari businessmen to invest in his country and learn more about Poland investment ... ...
Official: Iran-Azerbaijan trade turnover up
(MENAFN - AzerNews) Iran's trade turnover with Azerbaijan increased by 22.9 percent in terms of value and 19.7 percent in terms of volume, during the first six months of the current Iranian year ... ...
US has unlearned the lessons of Pearl Harbor
(MENAFN - Asia Times) Eighty years ago, the world changed forever. In the early hours of December 7, 1941, Japanese warplanes launched from the decks of a fleet of Japanese Imperial Navy aircraft ... ...
Azerbaijan interested in Turkish 'Hurkush' trainer aircraft - Turkish Defense Industry
(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Trend Azerbaijan expresses interest in Turkish 'Hurkush' trainer aircraft, head of the Turkish Defense Industry Committee Ismail Demir said,–Trend– reports citing Turkish ... ...
NIA seeks urgent SC hearing of plea challenging bail to Sudha Bharadwaj
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday urged the Supreme Court to urgently list its petition challenging the Bombay High Court, which granted ... ...
UAE’s steel producers set up grouping in record year for industry
Dubai: A ‘UAE Steel Producers Committee’ has been set up at a time when the industry is having its best year in decades – and also facing massive challenges set off by supply disruptions from the pandemic breakout last year. Steel prices have surged more than
Japanese and Chinese team signs Alba power contract
Block 4 will increase by 680.9MW PS5’s existing capacity of 1,800MW ...
Malaysia, China foster herbal supply chain through HERBOMICS digital certificates in int'l trade
Following September 29, 2021 dialogue between Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both Malaysia and China, including co-operation in Traditional Chinese Medicine, on December 4 in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province, Good Health System Ltd.
Jack Dorsey’s ditched Twitter for bitcoin. Has the social media bubble burst?
Jack Dorsey is resigning from Twitter to spend more time with his other company, Square. In some ways, the choice between Twitter and Square is a straight choice between political clout and profit. Square, a payments platform co-founded by Dorsey in 2009, is
Singapore central bank urges prudence in bank finances amid pandemic recovery
SINGAPORE: Singapore's central bank urged banks on Monday to keep their finances strong and resilient to "shocks", in case of an abrupt rise in unemployment and business insolvencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story ...
China Calls on ‘Little Inoculated Warriors’ in Its War on Covid-19
The country regards children as crucial in its quest for herd immunity, but some parents, worried about the vaccines’ safety, are pushing back. ...
What are rug pulls and how to save yourself from them?
Lately, there have been some mind-boggling scams in the crypto market that duped customers out of all their investments in that particular asset class. These are pump-and-dump schemes, commonly known as rug pulls. We make you aware of the various types of
British security think tank's report suggests implementation of KYC to prevent money laundering in NFTs
The British defense and security think tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) published a report on the risks of money laundering generated from the usage of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The report titled 'NFTs: A New Frontier for Money Laundering?’
Rand remains volatile as gold price drops and amid Omricon Covid-19 jitters
The rand exchange rate remains under pressure as the currency although volatile traded at levels of close to R16.10 to the dollar on Friday. This decrease was mostly due to the sharp decrease in the gold price with $100 (R1 614) last week and the banning of
DOE firms up 2,000MW RE capacity auction
DOE firms up 2,000MW RE capacity auction By MYRNA M. VELASCO The Department of Energy (DOE) has finally firmed up the initial capacity requirement of 2,000 megawatts for bidding to prepare for the implementation of the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
DMPL prices $90-M notes
Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL) has successfully priced its $90-million 3-year unrated Senior Notes with a fixed coupon rate of 3.75 percent, payable semi-annually. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said the Notes were priced with a
Easycall to acquire sister tech firm
The Delgado family’s Transnational Diversified Group is consolidating its two technology units EasyCall Communications Philippines, Inc. and Transnational E-Business Solutions Inc. (TESI). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Easycall said it is
Losses increase at Teeling’s Botswana Diamonds
John Teeling’s Botswana Diamonds has reported an operating loss of £472,107 (€552,072) for the 12 months to June 30. This is an increase on the loss of £391,225 (€457,491) reported the prior year. The company is focused on Botswana and South Africa, in
BI Norwegian Business School switches to home exams until January
All school exams at BI Norwegian Business School from December 7 to January 7 will be carried out as digital home exams due to the... Continue reading BI Norwegian Business School switches to home exams until January at Norway Today. ...
PMS, AIF assets to touch ₹50 lakh cr in 10 years
With sophisticated investors looking beyond traditional retail-oriented investments, Portfolio Management Services and Alternative Investment Fund structures are gaining massive traction. The assets under Portfolio Management Services and Alternative
Zee-Sony merger plan: Zee Entertainment shares climb to 52-week high
Zee Entertainment shares climbed to a 52 week high to ₹363.50, up 4 per cent in Monday’s intra-day trade on the BSE. Shares surged on
Parag Milk Foods secures PLI nod for mozzarella cheese
BSE-Listed Parag Milk Foods Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of dairy-based branded products in India, has received approval under the Government’s PLI Scheme to make mozzarella cheese. The
Oppo, IIT-Delhi sign MoU for scholarship programme
Aimed at strengthening its commitment towards empowering young minds of the country, Oppo India on Monday introduced the Genius+ programme to provide scholarships to outstanding students pursuing engineering courses at premium institutes. To start
Crude oil up on Saudi decision to hike prices from January, natural gas down on MCX
Crude oil futures opened higher on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday morning in line with the global trend. On MCX, December crude oil futures were trading at ₹5.097 during the initial hour of trading on Monday against the previous close of ₹5,032,
Nifty 50 December Futures (17,100): Short at current level
BL Research Bureau Most of the major Asian indices are trading weak today. While the ASX 200 is flat, the Nikkei 225 and the Hang Seng have lost 0.4 and 1.9 per cent, respectively. The Indian benchmark indices, although opened marginally higher, have been on a
Farm equipment maker KisanKraft gets order for 5,000 inter-cultivators from Nepal
KisanKraft, the Bengaluru-based agri equipment maker for small and medium-sized farmers, has bagged an order for 5,000 inter-cultivators from Nepal. This is the first major export order for KisanKraft, which has started manufacturing a range of equipment
Solethreads raises venture debt funding from Alteria Capital
Flip-flops brand Solethreads has raised ₹2.5 crore in venture debt funding from Alteria Capital. The start-up said it will use the funds to strengthen research and development and expand its product portfolio. It has also started the “Solester Reuse” programme
Fast-growth technology business secures ‘eight-figure’ investment
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Technology business Wise has secured an eight-figure investment from private equity firm Inflexion to accelerate the expansion of the Solihull start-up. Wise was launched in 2019
Drug development firm “close” to commercialising skin cancer treatment
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Manchester-based cancer treatment specialist Incanthera is “close” to commercialising its topical skin cancer technology, Sol. The company’s lead product is a
PE firm exits traffic systems company as 3i Infrastructure gets the green light
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Mid-market private equity firm LDC has exited its investment in Middlewich-based SRL Traffic Systems, the provider of portable and temporary traffic equipment, to be replaced by
NI supply chain managers awarded a salary top-up of 18% to reach £65k, survey reveals
Supply chain managers had the biggest salary increases in Northern Ireland of 2021 with their pay packets hitting a healthy £65K, a report has said today. Data from recruitment specialist Hays said salary rises in Northern Ireland were an average of 3.2%,
Ted Baker chairman John Barton dies
The chairman of Ted Baker, who also once led the boards of easyJet and Next, has died, the company said on Monday. John Barton passed away suddenly, the business told its investors, without revealing further information. Ted Baker chief executive Rachel
SoftBank shares fall as value of portfolio companies plummets
SoftBank Group shares fell 8 per cent on Monday, their seventh consecutive day of losses, as mounting problems at its portfolio companies Didi Chuxing and Arm revived concerns over the Japanese technology conglomerate’s business model. SoftBank’s share losses
Sharjah launches new shopping ‘Promotions’ platform to unify all retail campaigns
Dubai: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has launched a new strategy called ‘Sharjah Promotions’. The new platform will manage, organise marketing campaigns across the emirate. The move aims to: • Boost the competitiveness of the Sharjah
‘Just never going to be OK’: report finds luxury brands falling behind on animal welfare
While the fashion industry is improving overall on animal welfare, some of the world’s largest luxury fashion houses continue to use fur and exotic animal skins Download the free Guardian app ; get our morning email briefing Despite recent commitments from the
Supply chain disruption and Omicron variant to slow UK recovery; German factory orders tumble – ...
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news CBI revises next year’s economic growth forecast down to 5.1% KPMG: New Covid variant to push back UK economic recovery German factory orders tumble 6.9% in October We also have bad economic news from
Canucks dump 3 execs, coach, name veteran Boudreau coach
The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house late Sunday night, dumping three executives and head coach Travis Green and replacing him with veteran Bruce Boudreau. The Canucks, in a statement, said general ...
Elon Musk Has Strong Views on Hydrogen. Not Everyone Agrees
Electric vehicles have batteries that need to be charged by plugging the vehicle into a charging point, whereas fuel cell vehicles utilize hydrogen gas and "generate their electricity onboard." Firms including Toyota and Hyundai have produced hydrogen fuel
The All-New moto g31, Smartphone with Most Affordable AMOLED FHD+ 6.4 Display Goes on Sale ...
New Delhi, Delhi, India: The moto g31 will go on sale today, December 6, at 12 PM on Flipkart, priced at just INR 12,999(4+64GB) and INR 14,999 (6+128GB). The moto g31 comes with most affordable and best-in-class 6.4” AMOLED FHD+ Display, a 50MP Quad function
Onsurity Partners With Visa to Provide Subscription-Based Health Program for Employees of SME’s
Onsurity Technologies Pvt Ltd. Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Onsurity, India’s first tech-enabled employee healthcare platform for emerging businesses, and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments have come together to provide a subscription-based
A digital-first approach drives client satisfaction and business success in Denver
Technology is ingrained in the fabric of our everyday lives and has become
A digital-first approach drives client satisfaction and business success in Phoenix
Technology is ingrained in the fabric of our everyday lives and has become
Laird Norton affiliates buy 2 Capitol Hill multifamily buildings for $42M
Capitol Hill rents are up 13% on average year to date, and just 429 units are under construction, marking a five-year low. This limited supply signals rents will continue to climb. ...
Making innovation work for all in Denver
The jobs of tomorrow are already propelling Denver’s economy, and they require a
Worthington Gateway project construction slated for March 2022
Despite a recent request by developers for building-permit
Aventon Annapolis Apartment complex construction begins
Construction of the Aventon Annapolis apartment complex in
Montreal University’s HEC hub project construction nears completion
Construction of Montreal University‘s HEC downtown
Firms shortlisted for the third A9 dualling project in Scotland
Three firms have been shortlisted by Transport
Starship Orbital Launch Pad project in Starbase, Texas.
With the approach of the first orbital flight of
Zimbabwe’s New Parliament Building to be Completed in 2022
The construction of Zimbabwe’s New Parliament Building,
Study finds a reason why we can't charge electric vehicle batteries in few minutes
In new research from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, scientists have found interesting chemical behaviour of one of the battery's two terminals as the battery is charged and discharged. ...
RBI Monetary Policy December 2021: Central bank to hold rates, hike early next year
This comes when retail inflation - the central bank`s preferred gauge - has been within its 2%-6% target range since July. ...
Audi India launches A4 Premium priced at Rs 39.99 lakh, total three variants on offer now
The Audi A4 Premium is an addition to the existing line up – including the A4 Premium Plus and A4 Technology variants and is priced at Rs 39,99,000 (ex-showroom). ...
Watch: Driverless taxis take to the roads in Abu Dhabi
If you haven’t yet seen the driverless taxis on trial on Abu Dhabi roads, your wait has ended. Abu Dhabi authorities on Monday released a video of driverless taxis plying on the streets in the emirate. The video shows the
China’s Largest Education Provider Struggles to Survive Beijing’s ‘Double Reduction’ Policy
China's education industry was dealt a heavy blow when Chinese authorities announced a policy of "double reduction" in education in July. As part of
Drugs discovery firm announces US partnership linked to cancer treatment
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Redx Pharma, the Cheshire-based drugs discovery company, has announced a strategic partnership with Caris Life Sciences. Caris, which is based in Dallas, US, is focused on cancer
Landmark conference Invest North returns for 2022
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register TheBusinessDesk.com is announcing the return of Invest North, its landmark conference which brings together business and political leaders to explore how the rhetoric of what
Australia in pole position for renewables race
“Broadly untapped” local reserves of critical minerals like nickel and cobalt leave Australia well positioned for the transition to renewable technologies, researchers at British bank Barclays say. ...
Westpac to settle seventh misconduct case
Westpac is poised to settle a seventh Federal Court case brought by the corporate watchdog, this time involving the alleged mis-selling of consumer credit insurance (CCI) products. ...
Late surge for ASX after tech battering
The Australian sharemarket tread water in yet another choppy and directionless trading session, with tech stocks slumping, but gold shares and supermarkets gaining ground. ...
Labor took time to ‘think about’ climate policy: Plibersek
Shadow Minister for Women Tanya Plibersek says Labor has
Cibo founder cooking up a plant-based future
Adelaide hospitality entrepreneur Roberto Cardone has launched a new plant-based food range after severing ties with the Cibo Espresso coffee shop chain he co-founded more than two decades ago. ...
Hong Kong’s New World Development launches discounted housing in line with city’s subsidised Housing Ownership Scheme
Hong Kong property firm New World Development has announced the launch of
Tokyo shares close lower on Omicron 6th Dec, 2021
Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday as investors remained cautious over uncertainty
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies sign MoU with Amoy Diagnostics
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic collaboration with Amoy Diagnostics Co Ltd (AmoyDx) on Sunday to reinforce its partnership with local diagnostic companies in building a
Singapore companies, banks now better prepared to face financial risks: MAS
SINGAPORE - Singapore companies and the banking sector are less vulnerable to financial risks and potential shocks now�than they were at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The vulnerability of Singapore companies came down from an elevated level a year
More UAE residents are going all out on investment planning
Dubai: UAE’s residents have started saving and investing more than ever before during the pandemic, according to a Policybazaar survey. As per the findings of the survey, about 41 per cent of those surveyed strongly believe that accumulation of wealth would
Deposed Myanmar Leader Suu Kyi Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For ‘Inciting Public Unrest’
The verdict comes several months after a military junta took power in Myanmar following a military coup against the country’s elected government led by Suu Kyi's party. ...
China Evergrande braces for debt deadline after doubting ability to pay
After lurching from deadline to deadline, China Evergrande Group is again on the brink of default. Pessimistic comments from the property developer have raised expectations of direct state involvement and a managed debt restructuring. Having made three
AIB launches new €500m Social Housing Fund
AIB has launched a new €500m Social Housing Fund which will help provide 3,000 homes over the next two to three years. AIB said the fund will be open to
