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China witnesses growth loss due to Iran war disruptions
China's factory output grew 4.1% from a year earlier (slowest growth since July 2023), compared with a 5.7% rise in March
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May 20, 2026
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AD Ports Group, Borouge to explore alternative export hub in UAE
The agreement paves the way for AD Ports Group and Borouge to collaborate on the establishment of an alternative export hub on the UAE’s East Coast
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May 20, 2026
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UniCredit vs Commerzbank: German lender rejects fresh takeover bid
Commerzbank executives, along with Germany's government and bank employees, have long criticised UniCredit's tie-up attempt as hostile
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May 20, 2026
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Egypt raises USD 1 billion in dollar-denominated social bond sale
The eight-year bonds received subscription orders exceeding USD 3.9 billion, reducing the annual yield to 7.6% from 8% due to strong demand
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May 20, 2026
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Eyeing full-service bank status, Revolut launches crypto card
Revolut's crypto card, apart from supporting 200-plus cryptocurrencies, will be integrated with Apple Pay and Google Pay for contactless payments
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May 20, 2026
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BlackRock, State Street join Wall Street’s tokenisation race
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UniCredit vs Commerzbank: German lender rejects fresh takeover bid
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Egypt raises USD 1 billion in dollar-denominated social bond sale
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China witnesses growth loss due to Iran war disruptions
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Iran war shoots up global food prices at their three-year high
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