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International Finance

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Narendra Modi and Cyril Ramaphosa meet to strengthen bilateral ties

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
“Saluting the enduring legacy of Mahatma and Mandela! Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa jointly released a stamp commemorating the two iconic personalities," tweeted External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar...
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Economy

Opportunities available for the promotion of halal tourism in Pakistan: Zubair Mughal

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Global halal tourism volume will reach to US$222bn by 2020 as it is rapidly developing in Muslim and Non Muslim countries...
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Wealth Management

Carlyle to become largest shareholder in Global Credit Ratings

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The transaction with the South African company is expected to close in early 2017 January 19, 2017: Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) announced on January 16 that it has agreed to acquire a significant stake in Africa’s largest credit rating agency Global Credit Ratings (GCR) from the management, founders and German...
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Economy

Iran shifts tactics to lock in global energy allies

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Adopts fresh approach to crude oil blending, ropes in collaborators Daniel Colover June 23, 2016: Iran’s new approach to building energy allies is being revealed as the former powerhouse staggers back onto the global stage. The lifting of Western-imposed sanctions on January 17 has given the country a new lease of life. Tehran’s ability to...
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Economy

World Bank cuts global growth outlook

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Move prompted by low commodity prices and sluggish growth in advanced economies IFM Correspondent June 9, 2016: The World Bank has downgraded its 2016 global growth forecast to 2.4 percent from 2.9 percent, which was projected in January. The move was prompted by sluggish growth in advanced economies, low commodity prices, weak global growth and...
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Business Leaders

‘Many people assume that engineers work in the middle of nowhere’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Naadiya Moosajee is trying to get more African women to study and pursue a career in engineering Miriam Mannak March 3, 2016: GDP-wise, Africa is doing well – with 4.5% growth predictions for 2015 and beyond. That doesn’t take way the fact that the continent is one of the world’s least developed regions in terms...
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