Trump-Xi summit: China to buy USD 17 billion agricultural goods from US
The latest deal came along with Beijing's commitment to buy at least 87 million metric tonnes of American soya beans, which was made in October 2025...
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Polish Shipping Association: All you need to know about the new ICS member
The inclusion of Polish Shipping Association in ICS will give shipowners from the central European country a direct role in shaping international shipping policy...
New York-based Novella raises USD 21 million to expand AI brokerage
In 2026, Novella opened offices in Miami and Houston, with further expansion planned, including a Southern California office expected to open in Q2 2026...
High cost of currency conversion: New barrier for Africa’s free market goals
The AfCFTA, one of the main flagships of the African Union’s (AU) "Agenda 2063", aims creating the world’s largest single market by eliminating tariffs on most goods...
Islamic finance to witness growth slowdown in 2026, says S&P Global
As per the S&P Global, the Islamic finance industry is undergoing a high degree of unpredictability regarding the duration and scope of the Iran war...
Business Leader of the Week: Chuck Robbins-led Cisco bets big on AI boom
Under Chuck Robbins’ leadership, Cisco has sharply raised its AI infrastructure outlook, forecasting nearly USD 9 billion in hyperscaler AI orders for 2026...
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn to lay off 5% of staff: Reports
LinkedIn will also reportedly scale back investments in areas including marketing campaigns, vendor spend, customer events, and underutilised office space...
Japan’s Eneos Holdings to buy Chevron’s 50% stake in SRC
As per Eneos, the deal, which includes Chevron's assets in Vietnam, Australia, the Philippines and Malaysia, is expected to close in 2027...
Africa’s air travel booms despite global disruptions due to Iran war
As per the African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA), 70 non-African countries are expected to operate direct flights to the continent during 2026...
Despite structural barriers, insurance sector embraces AI, says AM Best survey
As per AM Best, insurers continue to view system vulnerabilities and data quality issues as key challenges for AI adoption...