InsuranceAllianz to achieve 2019 target after Q2 profit up 13.5%International Finance DeskAugust 3, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 3, 2019 The net profit of €2.14 billion on a revenue of €33.2 billion is much better than what was estimated by analysts... Read more
AviationSingapore Airlines reports decline in profit by 21% for Q1International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 The net profit calculated for the first quarter of the year reportedly fell from S$120 mn a year ago to S$111 mn... Read more
Asset ManagementDubai’s Introspect picks Northern Trust for brokerage solutionsInternational Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 Northern Trust will support Introspect Capital’s investment team to focus directly on portfolio management and business development... Read more
AviationTour operator Vietravel to raise $30 mn in bonds to launch airlineInternational Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 The tour operator plans to issue non-convertible bonds to raise funds for the establishment of Vietravel Airlines... Read more
FinanceNumber of companies in Dubai’s financial hub rises by 11% during H1International Finance DeskJuly 29, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 29, 2019December 23, 2019 DIFC has welcomed 250 new companies this year, with the number of registered firms now reaching 2,289... Read more
EconomyJuly-August 2019MagazineIf China is in Africa, can Japan be far behind?International FinanceJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 Japan is out to grab a piece of the Africa development pie — and China is displeased. What does this mean for the continent?... Read more
Oil & GasChevron, Qatar Petroleum sign petrochemical deal worth $8 bnInternational Finance DeskJuly 10, 2019December 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 10, 2019December 18, 2019 Chevron will hold a higher stake in the project and be responsible for the facility’s operation... Read more
July-August 2019MagazinePorts and ShippingMideast port building: A clever neutrality is keyInternational FinanceJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 The Gulf Arab nations are building new ports by astutely leveraging their relationships with China and the US and without precipitating a conflict... Read more
FinanceJuly-August 2019MagazineAsset-based financing is more popular than ever beforeInternational FinanceJuly 9, 2019December 19, 2019 by International FinanceJuly 9, 2019December 19, 2019 Asset-based financing in its various forms is still a lifeline globally for small enterprises that need funding in a matter of days... Read more
TechnologyVietnam’s Vingroup in deal with Qualcomm, Fujitsu for 5G smartphonesInternational Finance DeskJune 28, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 28, 2019 The company’s Vsmart phones will be manufactured in Hanoi and are expected to be launched in April next year... Read more