AviationTop StoriesIndigo Partners sells 9% stake in Wizz Air for $550 mnGBO CorrespondentMarch 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 17, 202102237 American equity firm Indigo Partners is one of the largest shareholders in the carrier
Top StoriesBritish carrier Virgin Atlantic to raise £160 mn in new financingGBO CorrespondentMarch 15, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 15, 202101294 The £160 mn financing provides further resilience against a slower revenue recovery in 2021, a spokesperson said
Real EstateTop StoriesInvestors eyes dated factory buildings in Hong KongGBO CorrespondentMarch 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 11, 202101176 Industrial property transactions surged in the first two months of this year to HK$2.7 billion
AviationTop StoriesSingapore Airlines to trial IATA travel pass appGBO CorrespondentMarch 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 11, 202101490 The trial is in line with IATA’s travel pass framework and will be conducted on passengers travelling from Singapore to London between March 15 and
EconomyTop StoriesSRC issues fresh sukuk to foster Saudi housing sectorGBO CorrespondentMarch 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 10, 202101444 The Sukuk programme will pave the path for the Kingdom’s housing segment to achieve goals under Vision 2030
Asset ManagementTop StoriesCambridge Associates to establish new office in AsiaGBO CorrespondentMarch 10, 2021March 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 10, 2021March 19, 202101467 Cambridge Associates opened an office in Singapore in 2001 and in China in 2011
TechnologyTop StoriesGojek invests in LinkAja to bolster digital ecosystemGBO CorrespondentMarch 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 10, 202101325 The fresh funds are expected to enhance Gojek’s and LinkAja’s capability to boost the adoption of digital finance services and spur financial inclusion in Indonesia
EconomyTop StoriesUK consumer spending remains volatileGBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 202101434 The sale of essential commodities surged 5.3 percent along with a growth in online grocery shopping. However, the sale of non-essential dipped 22.1
ShippingTop StoriesStena Bulk announces new concept hybrid bulk carrier designGBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 202101636 The new concept InfinityMAX is developed under stringent principles to carry both dry and wet cargoes in modular compartments
LogisticsTop StoriesDP World, CDQP to carry out new developmentsGBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 202101525 DP World Maspion East Java will operate the new international container port with a design capacity of up to 3 million TEU