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Nigeria
Makinde Appoints First Female SSG, Adeosun
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed the Country Implementation Lead of the Shell Business Operations (SBO), Nigeria, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, made the appointment public on Friday. The statement ...
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Nigeria
Suspected Fake Insurance Agents Face N39.5m Fraud Charge
Two suspected fake insurance agents, Daniel Udeze and Smith Obume, who allegedly swindled a lady of N39.5 million, were on Friday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendants, who are both 24 years’ old, are standing trial on a four-count charge bordering on fraud and impersonation. The ...
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Cina Giappone
World leaders gather to talk tough issues at G20 summit
The bitter U.S.-China trade war and signs of slowdown in the global economy have overshadowed a two-day Group of 20 (G20) summit that kicked off in Osaka, western Japan, on June 28 with a session on the world economy and trade.
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Turchia
Foreigner visits to Turkey jump over 11% in January-May
The number of foreign arrivals in Turkey surged 11.3% year-on-year in the first five months of this year, the Culture and Tourism Ministry said on June 18.
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Brasile Argentina Paraguay Uruguay
La UE y Mercosur logran un acuerdo comercial tras veinte años de negociación
La Comisión Europea (CE) y los integrantes del Mercosur (Argentina, Brasil, Uruguay y Paraguay) lograron este viernes un acuerdo de libre comercio tras veinte años de negociación. Así, la UE podrá exportar la mayoría de sus productos a estos cuatro países sin pagar aranceles, ya sea en sectores industriales o ...
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Spagna
El precio de la vivienda en Madrid y Barcelona ofrece las primeras señales de agotamiento
Las ciudades de Madrid y Barcelona han estado a la cabeza de la recuperación del mercado inmobiliario desde 2015, con crecimientos interanuales que alcanzaron a situarse alrededor del 20%. Pero según el informe del segundo trimestre de la vivienda de Tinsa, los precios de la vivienda nueva y usada en ...
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Cina Hong Kong
FWD closing in on deal for SCB Life
HONG KONG: FWD Group, an insurer backed by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, is nearing a deal to acquire the life insurance operations of Siam Commercial Bank in Thailand, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Cina USA
US: China tariff-dodgers shipping from Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: The United States on Friday urged Cambodia to investigate a Chinese-owned special economic zone in Sihanoukville after uncovering efforts by businesses operating there to evade duties on products destined for export to the United States.
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Thailandia
Weakening Thai economy suggests trouble for Asia’s top assets
June is shaping up to be one of the best months for investors in Thailand as the nation’s currency, bonds and stocks outperform in Asia, but the market rally now faces formidable economic and political risks.
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Nigeria
Nigeria: Multiple Taxation Discourages Investment in Telecom Sector - NCC
[Daily Trust] The Executive Commissioner (Stakeholder Management) of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Sunday Dare, says multiple taxation and regulation of the telecoms industry discourage investments and deny government of long-term revenues as well as destroy the foundations for future growth.