Top StoriesTanzania, Uganda to construct new East African crude oil pipelineGBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 202001410 The cost requirement for the commercial production of the 1,445-km long pipeline is $3.5 billion
Top StoriesInsurance companies in Hong Kong rely on online sales to avoid record slumpGBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 202001397 Consumers in mainland China spent only $108 million in the second quarter on insurance policies in Hong Kong
Top StoriesThe UK will implement new approach towards subsidy controlGBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 202001202 The UK will follow any international obligations on subsidies agreed in accordance with the future free trade agreements
Top StoriesBP signs deal with Sweden’s Equinor to acquire offshore wind assets in the USGBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 202001371 2 gigawatts (GW) capacity will be installed in Empire Wind offshore
Top StoriesSaudi Electricity Company to float green dollar bondGBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 202001439 The state-controlled company will look for potential investors based in the Middle East, Europe and Asia
Top StoriesSingapore’s property market soars as unspecified buyers show interestGBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 11, 202001246 The monthly average sales by mainland Chinese buyers remained strong despite the pandemic-induced recession
Top StoriesKenya receives $750 million development package from IDAGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 202001732 The funding will also be used to complete the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project
Top StoriesMastercard to launch virtual testing platform for central banksGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 202001245 The new platform will pave the way for central banks to carry out activities such as simulation of issuance and distribution
Top StoriesEgypt’s real estate sees robust demand with large-scale projectsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 202001501 Egypt is the second biggest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa and the Arab world
Top StoriesAccelerating Asia to fund eight startups through accelerator cohortGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 202001721 KaryaKarsa and MyBrand are the two Indonesian startups which will take part in the programme