Top StoriesRachel Lord to lead BlackRock’s Asia-Pacific operationsGBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 202101907 MS Rachel will take over Geraldine Buckingham, who will remain as one of the company's senior advisors
EnergyTop StoriesEgypt plans 42% renewable energy boost by 2035GBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 202101749 Egypt secured a deal with Siemens in January to explore and study the possible development of a green hydrogen production project in the country
EconomyTop StoriesMalaysia’s economy contracted 7.4% in 2020 due to global downturnGBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 202101303 Q2 was the worst period for the country as the economy plunged 17.1 percent due to strict Covid-19 restrictions
InsuranceTop StoriesEuropean insurers seek to assist European Commission achieve sustainable goalsGBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 202101285 Insurers have received criticism from environment campaigners for supporting the fossil fuel industry
TelecomTop StoriesAirtel launches new Supa-4G network in TanzaniaGBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 202102316 The new development will see the establishment of 4G services on dual bands of 700MHzz and 2100 MHz
Top StoriesHong Kong’s Wharf secures $1.2 bn land site along with property tycoonsGBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 202101251 The 54,541 square-foot property is located in the luxurious peak area and covers about 144,970 square feet of floor area
AviationTop StoriesSingapore Airlines defers over $4 bn on fleet delivery scheduleGBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 202101433 The development is expected to recalibrate the rate of introduction of capacity following the impacts caused by the pandemic towards air travel
EconomyTop StoriesLatam’s economic recovery depends upon government’s actions: IMFGBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 202101149 LATAM’s economy will grow by 4.1% this year, higher than earlier predictions
Top StoriesOrange Business Services to establish new data centre in EgyptGBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 202101549 The new centre will provide cloud-based services in the new administrative capital and Orange Egypt will supply the required services and infrastructure
Top StoriesDai-ichi Life to divest 17% stake of Janus HendersonGBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 202101588 The stake sale will be carried out through an underwritten public secondary offering of 30.67 mn shares at $29.25 per share