China postpones approval of Synopsys-Ansys $35 billion merger.
China’s market regulator has postponed its approval of the planned $35 billion merger between U.S. software companies Synopsys and Ansys. The delay […]
China grants duty-free access to all African countries amid shifting global trade dynamics .
China has announced plans to eliminate tariffs on all imports from African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, in a major […]
End of Power Struggle as Otedola Clinches Control of First Holdco.
In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has secured full control of FirstHoldCo Plc, ending a prolonged power struggle […]
China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze puts defense giants in the crosshairs.
The automotive and robotics industries have been hit particularly hard by China’s rare earth export restrictions in recent weeks, but analysts warn Western defense giants will also feel […]
US and China agree framework deal to extend trade war truce
The US and China have extended the truce in their trade war after two days of talks in London that resulted in a “framework” […]
Africa’s richest country has about half of its oil-refining capacity shut
Roughly 49% of South Africa’s refining capacity remains idle. Over the past five years, South Africa’s refining capacity has been cut in […]
India may still cross the ‘miracle economy’ benchmark of 7% GDP growth.
India’s economic growth story keeps getting better. I’ve long been cautious about cheering data that show extraordinary improvements. Later data revisions can […]
South Korea’s Hanwha offloads Eutelsat stake as Starlink rival seeks new investors.
South Korea’s Hanwha Systems said on Thursday it was selling its entire 5.4% stake in Eutelsat for about 78 million euros ($85 […]
Yanmar Partners with Côte d’Ivoire’s ATC Comafrique to Expand Agricultural Machinery Business Across 16 West African Countries.
Yanmar Agribusiness Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced a strategic partnership with ATC Comafrique, a leading automotive […]
Alaska LNG Interest Hits $115 Billion.
Energy companies are ready to commit to buying $115 billion worth of liquefied natural gas from Alaska once President Trump’s pet energy […]
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit and leave 10.9 million uninsured.
President Donald Trump’s big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over […]
Trump doubles tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 percent.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order doubling tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from 25 percent to 50 percent. The […]