EconomyTop StoriesUK consumer spending remains volatileGBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 202101422 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, 202101607 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, 202101495 DP World Maspion East Java will operate the new international container port with a design capacity of up to 3 million TEU
TelecomTop StoriesDito Telecommunity rolls out services in PhilippinesGBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 9, 202101915 Dito Telecommunity will expand its service into areas such as Metro Manila and others
Top StoriesWealth ManagementHAVAIC to close Universum Core African FundGBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 2021March 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 2021March 12, 202101246 The final close of the fund later this year expects to attract funds worth $20 million
HealthcareTop StoriesAXA Global Healthcare to launch mind health serviceGBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 202101385 The members will be referred to the Mind Health team and a consultation after initially discussing their health concern with a doctor
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesBNP Paribas appoints new Saudi headGBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 2021March 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 2021March 17, 202101640 Ms Al-Asmari served as the CEO of Natixis for the Kingdom’s operations, prior to the new appointment
EnergyTop StoriesTNB Renewable to acquire stake in solar projectsGBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 8, 202101333 Sunseap currently holds 90 percent stake in the projects and will hold 51 percent after the acquisition
EconomyTop StoriesUganda’s households to be benefitted by electricity connections policyGBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 202101121 The free electricity connections are expected to be resumed from next week through funding and development partners
EnergyTop StoriesSaudi to ship gas to South KoreaGBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 202101519 Hyundai Oil Bank will acquire LPG cargoes from Aramco and convert them into hydrogen, to utilise for power and chemical solutions