湾岸協力理事会（GCC）諸国は、米国・イスラエル・イランの紛争に起因する地域の安全保障上の懸念に対応するため、緊急会合を開催した。
The merger of Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited moves forward after strong shareholder approval and key regulatory nods, positioning the combined entity to exceed Nigeria's N200 billion national banking capital threshold. Integration efforts continue with a final court sanction pending.
Millions of Americans grapple with accidental subscriptions for everything from toilet paper to iron supplements, often trapped by deceptive online tactics that make cancellation a nightmare. Experts warn these 'dark patterns' drain wallets and exploit forgetfulness in the booming $1.5 trillion subscription economy.
Vietnam's economy expanded 8.02 percent in 2025, driven by surging exports, record foreign direct investment and robust public spending. Officials now target 10 percent or higher growth in 2026 amid challenges from moderating global demand and U.S. tariffs.
John Shafer planted one of Napa Valley's first hillside vineyards in the 1970s, defying the flatland trend set by early California winemakers. His Stags Leap District terraces now produce acclaimed cabernet sauvignon under master winemaker Elias Fernandez.
New unemployment claims in the United States plunged by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ending February 14, Labor Department data shows. The drop points to a labor market holding firmer than some forecasts predicted.
Germany's three largest power producers—RWE, LEAG and EnBW—now control a bigger share of the market, according to the Bundeskartellamt. The cartel office warns this concentration heightens supply risks and boosts reliance on electricity imports.
Silver prices in Delhi rocketed 7.32% to Rs 2.64 lakh per kilogram Thursday, while gold climbed to Rs 1.58 lakh for 10 grams. Market experts blame the surge on escalating US-Iran tensions and stalled Russia-Ukraine talks driving demand for safe-haven assets.
Cenovus Energy Inc. posted a fourth-quarter profit of $934 million, a sharp rise from $146 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company hit record upstream production of 917,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day during the period.
President Prabowo Subianto called on American business leaders Wednesday to pour more investment into Indonesia's vast mineral reserves and industrial projects. He pitched the country as a prime spot for high-tech raw materials during a summit at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
BP has renewed its platform operations and maintenance contract with Turan Drilling & Engineering Company for eight offshore platforms in the Caspian Sea. The deal covers drilling services and maintenance at key Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli and Shah Deniz sites.
Gold prices in Nepal surged Rs 4,300 per tola on Thursday, reaching Rs 304,700 for fine gold. The rebound ended a week-long decline, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Pine Labs is integrating OpenAI's AI models into its payment systems to automate complex financial tasks like supplier negotiations and cross-border settlements. The move creates what the companies call an 'agentic commerce' stack for high-volume transactions.
Nigeria's federal government will scrutinize MTN Group's acquisition of IHS Towers to protect consumers and ensure sector stability. Communications Minister Bosun Tijani announced the review Wednesday.
Nigeria's federal government launched the 2025 National Industrial Policy on February 17 to overhaul its industrial base. Vice-President Kashim Shettima introduced the plan, which sets ambitious targets like boosting manufacturing's GDP contribution to 25 percent by 2035.
Federal Reserve minutes released Wednesday confirm the New York Fed checked rates in the USD/JPY currency pair on behalf of the U.S. Treasury. The rare intervention, likely at 5 p.m. London time on Jan. 23, signals coordinated U.S.-Japan efforts to cap the pair below 160.