Africa faces food security strain as Iran conflict rattles trade
Food prices are being felt mainly by vulnerable African households, given the fact that most countries are still growing at rates below pre-COVID levels...
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Boursa Kuwait gets nod to launch bonds, sukuk platform
Boursa Kuwait's new framework will govern the listing of both domestic and foreign issuances, setting out ongoing obligations for issuers and obligors throughout the listing period...
HSBC Swiss Private Bank appoints Alfonso Gomez as new CEO
Alfonso Gomez, who recently served as CEO of BBVA Switzerland for over 12 years, will be based in Geneva and report to Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank...
As CBN stabilises Nigeria’s macroeconomy, balance of payment reaches USD 4.59 billion
Nigeria is recovering from headline inflation, which rose to 29.9% in January 2024, reflecting sustained food price pressures, exchange‑rate pass‑through, and structural supply constraints...
Abu Dhabi launches phase two of solar policy, residential sector to get coverage
The latest initiative is part of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy’s mandate to develop policies and regulatory frameworks that advance a more efficient and sustainable energy system....
AT&T signs deal to upgrade FirstNet emergency cellular network
Under the 25-year contract, AT&T got the nod to build the federal emergency cellular network in 2017, years after a federal commission recommended setting up such a system following the 9/11 attacks...
Meta unveils Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription eyewear users
The products, "Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics" and "Ray-Ban Meta Scriber Optics," would become available in the United States and select international markets on April 14....
Renewable shift is being driven by affordability, efficiency and resilience: Rana Adib
REN21 Executive Director Rana Adib shared her insights on the prospect of Asia going aggressive on renewable adaptation to secure its energy and economic outlook...
Exxon and QatarEnergy’s joint venture produces first LNG at Texas facility
The development gives a major breather to QatarEnergy, which has been compelled to declare force majeure on its production activities due to the Iran war...
Anchorage Digital ties up with Justin Sun’s Tron blockchain
Anchorage Digital clients will now be able to custody Tron's tronix, paving the way for greater adoption of the token in the United States...