Tencent-backed Airwallex hits $500 million annualized sales, aims to get IPO-ready by 2026
Payments startup Airwallex has reached an annual revenue run rate of $500 million and will…
Month: August 2024
INVESTIGATION: Government’s inaction, failed interventions perpetuate Nigeria’s post-harvest losses (III)
[[{“value”:”Nigeria loses about half of its perishable export goods yearly due to a dearth of…
Can Rhinos make the most of Magic Weekend ‘home’ advantage?
This year’s venue for the Betfred Super League’s Magic Weekend is as close to a…
In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction
Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population…
NASA to decide on how to bring home stranded astronauts by end of the month
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded after problems emerged with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
Bank of Japan will take longer to hike rates given the yen’s rapid strengthening, BMI says
Following market turbulence, BOJ’s Deputy Governor Uchida Shinichi released a statement affirming that the bank…
China’s bond market intervention reveals financial stability worries
The country’s latest efforts to stem a bond market rally shows that authorities are worried…
Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after tumultuous year
Shafik drew criticism over her handling of Gaza war protests that rocked the university campus…
Schumer says a crypto bill can pass Senate this year; key Dems join ‘Crypto4Harris’ call
Top Democrats joined virtual town hall to back crypto and a Kamala Harris administration.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902
As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation battle is ‘absolutely’ done
The S&P 500 closed higher for the fifth straight session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
China reports slight beat in July retail sales, but industrial data disappoint
Other data for July released in the last two weeks have indicated consumer demand remains…
Japan second-quarter GDP beats expectations, expands 0.8% from previous quarter
On a year-on-year basis, however, the country’s GDP fell for a second straight quarter, down…
Trump packs economic speech with personal attacks on Harris
The speech came as the Trump campaign retools its message after President Joe Biden withdrew…
Compensation arrives 7 years after siege that left Marawi a ‘dead city’
Hundreds were killed after the once bustling town in the southern Philippines was occupied by…
Asia markets set to open lower after Wall Street rose on rate cut hopes following inflation data
Traders in Asia will assess a slew of economic data from the region on Thursday,…
Access Holdings extends rights issue by one week
[[{“value”:”The 17.8 billion shares to be issued during the capital raise will increase the outstanding…
Nigeria’s PMI rises for the 13th consecutive month – CBN
[[{“value”:”An index reading above 50.0 points signals an expansion in business activities, whereas a reading…
Nigeria Customs highlights conditions for companies to access zero-duty food import waiver
[[{“value”:”Companies wishing to import husked brown rice, grain sorghum, millet, maize, wheat, and beans at…
Vikings QB McCarthy to miss rookie season with knee injury
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 NFL season after tearing…
