Growing Appetite for Home-Grown Olive Oil Drives Australian Producers’ Success
In a delightful turn of events, Australian olive oil is experiencing a resurgence in popularity driven by surging international prices. Home-grown olive oil has become more competitively priced, enabling it to capture an expanding market share. Michael Southan, CEO of the Australian Olive Association, notes that consumers increasingly value the origin of extra-virgin olive oil and are happy to pay a premium for quality. Despite a minor dip in olive oil sales, this shift toward Australian-produced varieties significantly boosts the industry. The rising preference for local olive oil emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in consumers’ choices.
NPCI Expands UPI Services to Gulf Countries:Paving the Way for Seamless Cross-Border Remittances
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is set to revolutionize cross-border remittances with its plans to extend the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services to Gulf countries. This strategic move aims to simplify transferring funds between bank accounts across borders. With discussions in the early stages, NPCI has garnered significant interest from Gulf nations, showcasing the potential for seamless payment solutions. By leveraging UPI’s capabilities and collaborating with central banks and mission offices, NPCI aims to create a secure and efficient platform for cross-border transactions. As India’s UPI transactions surge, experts predict a milestone of 1 billion transactions per day by 2026-27, positioning UPI as the dominant player in the retail digital payments landscape. This expansion strengthens India’s global presence and highlights its commitment to fostering economic cooperation and financial inclusion in the digital era.
Annual Investment Meeting witnesses the launch of UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023
James Zhan, Executive Director, UNCTAD World Investment Forum, announced the launch of ‘UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023’ at the 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. Taking place under the theme ‘Investing in sustainable development’, the forum, which will be held in October will bring together government leaders, global CEOs and other investment stakeholders.
Green Entrepreneurship: A Key Driver for Competitiveness and Sustainability Highlighted at the Annual Investment Meeting’s Entrepreneurs Investment Summit
The Entrepreneurs Investment Summit opened its doors to industry leaders and experts from around the world to discuss new strategies and opportunities for investment. Held at the 12th edition of the The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which took place at the Entrepreneurs Room located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, The Summit witnessed a range of distinguished speakers who shared their thoughts and insights on the subject.
DMCC Concludes ‘Made For Trade’ Roadshow in London
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) houses more than 2,000 British companies and they represented about 8% of the total number of firms in the Centre, acting as a conduit to British businesses looking to tap into regional and global markets by setting up a base in Dubai, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Senior Executive Chairman and Executive Director of the DMCC said.
Analysis: The hardest part is yet to come for gas-hoarding Europe
Europe faces a much tougher task to rebuild gas stocks next year compared with this winter, meaning energy bills are likely to stay high and governments could have to implement painful rationing measures they have so far avoided.
Exclusive: Nigeria buys emergency Canadian potash to replace lost Russian supply
Nigeria had to buy emergency supplies of Canadian potash in April after the country was unable to import the key fertilizer from Russia due to the impact of Western sanctions, the head of Nigeria’s sovereign investment authority NSIA said.
Crypto industry on defensive as Ukraine crisis spotlights Russia sanctions compliance
Cryptocurrency evangelists are on the defensive amid warnings from U.S. and European lawmakers that digital asset companies are not up to the task of complying with Western sanctions imposed on Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Tencent hands shareholders $16.4 bln windfall in the form of JD.com stake
Chinese gaming and social media company Tencent (0700.HK) will pay out a $16.4 billion dividend by distributing most of its JD.com (9618.HK) stake, weakening its ties to the e-commerce firm and raising questions about its plans for other holdings.
Company climate disclosures jump in 2021 as board pressure builds
The number of companies sharing climate data with CDP, the world’s leading disclosure platform, jumped by nearly 40% over the last year as investors and policymakers pressured boards, data seen by Reuters showed.
