MarketsTop StoriesCrypto exchange FTX expands into stock tradingGBO CorrespondentMay 23, 2022May 23, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 23, 2022May 23, 202201436 The new stock-trading service will be available to a limited number of U.S. users at first
FinanceTop StoriesRussia to soon legalize Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for making paymentsGBO CorrespondentMay 20, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 20, 202201194 Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the bank will not accept any investments in cryptocurrencies right away.
TechnologyTop StoriesManagers fired from Twitter amid Musk buyout turmoilGBO CorrespondentMay 20, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 20, 202201223 General manager, Kayvon Beykpour, is leaving after seven years.
LogisticsTop StoriesRoyal Mail wants a fleet of 500 drones to ship parcels across UKGBO CorrespondentMay 20, 2022May 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 20, 2022May 19, 202201195 Royal Mail anticipates that up to 200 drones will help carry the mail on 50 new routes over the next three years.
EconomyTop StoriesMcDonald’s to sell its Russia business after operating for more than 30 yearsGBO CorrespondentMay 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 19, 202201334 The American multinational fast food corporation has taken this step due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, citing commitment to the humanitarian values.
EconomyTop StoriesChinese tech giants ByteDance are laying off employees a year after peak-pandemicGBO CorrespondentMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 19, 2022May 19, 202201227 According to a rough count by one local media site, 35 enterprises have reduced their workforce in 2021.
EconomyTop StoriesMalaysia’s economy grows 5% in Q1 2022GBO CorrespondentMay 18, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 18, 202201308 GDP grew by 5% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 3.6% in the preceding quarter.
TechnologyTop StoriesGoogle unveils new Pixel WatchGBO CorrespondentMay 18, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 18, 202201120 The Google Pixel Watch combines Fitbit health tracking with Google's Wear operating system.
InsuranceTop StoriesUAE approves new unemployment insurance scheme for all workersGBO CorrespondentMay 17, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 17, 202201428 New insurance scheme is meant for workers of all nationalities working in UAE.
Oil and GasTop StoriesLocal giant Seplat grows in Nigeria’s oil and gas sectorGBO CorrespondentMay 17, 2022 GBO CorrespondentMay 17, 202201412 Local giants in the sector have emerged over the past decade in the wake of International oil firms moving out of Nigeria to avoid disruption