FeaturedLogisticsXPO to acquire Kuehne+Nagel’s non-core UK logistics assetsPritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020 The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World reduces business fees up to 70% in JafzaBharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 The move is in an effort to push ease of doing business in the UAE... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasAramco to increase crude production amid price warPritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 The company will increase production by 300,000 barrels per day... Read more
BrokerageFeaturedAon to acquire rival Willis Towers Watson for $30 bn in all-stock dealBharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 The acquisition will create one of the largest insurance brokers in the world, with a valuation of $80 billion... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyPeople’s Bank of China gets $7.4 mn for blockchain trade platformPritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 The funds will be used for research and development projects... Read more
FeaturedFinanceBao Viet Securities Joint Stock Company cooperates with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment AssociationBharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 The firm signed an MoU with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen Investment Association to connect with Korean businesses and investors... Read more
BankingFeaturedEmirates NBD leverages LiquidX platform to focus on core marketsBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 The partnership will enable LiquidX to expand its presence into the Middle East... Read more
FeaturedFintechVisa, Nigerian fintech Paga to enhance digital payments across AfricaBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Visa’s partnership with Paga does not involve investment — and is strategically aimed at expansion across the continent... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasAs global oil prices fall, Petrobras’ shares plungePritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020 A possible price war could hinder Petrobras’ plan to sell around $30 bn of assets by 2024... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceAviva plans to sell all shares in Astra Aviva Life to Astra InternationalBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 The deal is subject to regulatory approval and Bangkok Bank’s acquisition of Bank Permata in Indonesia... Read more