EXCLUSIVE Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources

State oil firm Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is weighing an initial public offering (IPO) of its marine services, logistics and shipping arm next year, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
KKR makes $12 billion approach to take Telecom Italia private

Telecom Italia (TIM) (TLIT.MI) has received a 10.8 billion euro ($12 billion) approach from U.S. fund KKR (KKR.N) aimed at taking Italy’s biggest phone group private, the company said on Sunday.
Oil and euro slip, markets on edge over COVID-19 curbs in Europe

Asian stocks made a soft start to the week on Monday while oil and the euro were under pressure, as the return of COVID-19 restrictions in Europe and talk about hastened tapering from the U.S. Federal Reserve put investors on guard.
In 2022, global crude oil prices are expected to fall!

Since the third quarter of 2020, global demand for crude oil and petroleum products has outpaced supply, resulting in lower stock levels and higher crude oil prices. According to the Energy Information Administration’s most recent forecast, Brent crude oil spot prices are expected to remain near current levels through the end of 2021. (EIA). In […]
Analysis: How Banks all over the world are facing challenges!

The world has changed dramatically since the pandemic or Covid-19 outbreak. The entire process of living has changed, as has the economy and all financial institutions. Financial institutions all over the world are facing real challenges to keep their position stable and prevent themselves from the loss. According to BICRA Scores and Economic and Industry […]
Water, sanitation and hygiene key to Pacific’s ongoing COVID-19 strategy

COVID-19 has forced Pacific island nations to close borders to prevent the disease’s entry.
MediaTek eyes premium Android phone market with new 5G chip

Chip designer MediaTek Inc (2454.TW) on Thursday released a new 5G smartphone chip that it hopes will be used in premium-priced Android smartphones, a market Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) currently dominates.
Alibaba slashes sales outlook as competition bites, demand slows

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK), slashed its forecast for annual revenue growth on increased competition and a regulatory crackdown, sending its stock tumbling 11%.
Blackstone makes sweetened $6.2 bln play for Australia’s Crown

Investment giant Blackstone Group Inc (BX.N) made a $6.2 billion approach for troubled Australian casino firm Crown Resorts Ltd (CWN.AX), sweetening an earlier offer as its main rival bidder is beset by regulatory problems.
Asia sits out equities rally as Alibaba slides

Asian shares sat out a global rally on Friday as disappointing earnings from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba reinforced worry about slowing growth in the world’s second-largest economy, even as European and U.S. share futures indicated gains.