Oil and GasTop StoriesRe-labelled Venezuela crude worth $3.5 bn enters China in 12 monthsGBO CorrespondentJune 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 7, 202101172 The fuel taxes can upend the flow of the sanctioned crude to China
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia’s privatisation plan to raise $55 bnGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 202101255 The plan includes identifying 160 projects in 16 sectors like asset sales and public-private partnerships
Islamic BankingTop StoriesIslamic banks to boost Malaysia’s growth: S&P GlobalGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 202101510 Islamic banking could easily double loan growth at 10 to 12 percent or higher
EnergyTop StoriesEnergy Chamber joins OPEC-Africa Energy DialogueGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2021June 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2021June 4, 202101342 OPEC-Africa Energy Dialogue was hosted to promote continent-wide cooperation initiatives
CurrencyTop StoriesInvestors prefer gold due to the volatility of cryptocurrenciesGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 202101136 They prefer the precious metal because of its reliability and stability in the market
AviationTop StoriesMango Airlines to receive $59.5 mn in financial reliefGBO CorrespondentJune 3, 2021June 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 3, 2021June 4, 202101409 The South African Parliament is expected to process the bill that will release the funds
HealthcareTop StoriesNigeria’s CribMD raises $2.6 mn for product development and team expansionGBO CorrespondentJune 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 3, 202101149 US-based Sputnik ATX and the Guardian Nigeria participated in the funding round
Real EstateTop StoriesStamp duty uncertainty: mortgage lending slumpsGBO CorrespondentJune 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 3, 202101207 Net mortgage lending by the British lenders slumped to €3.3 bn in April from €11.5 bn in March
TelecomTop StoriesBrazil to hold 5G auction in JulyGBO CorrespondentJune 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 3, 202101109 The government expects all the state capitals in the country to have 5G Stand Alone working by July 2022
Oil and GasTop StoriesCNPC cuts 6% methane emission intensity in 2020GBO CorrespondentJune 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 3, 202101282 The oil giant had pledged to reduce methane emissions by 50% by 2025