Consortium of Chinese Banks Agree to Fund Port Terminal in Peru

A consortium of Chinese banks have agreed to lend $975 million for the construction and development of the Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal, located 67 km north of Lima in Peru.
Exclusive: Temasek considers sale of Advanced MedTech, likely valued at about $1 bln – sources

Temasek Holdings is exploring selling Advanced MedTech, multiple sources told Reuters on Monday, after the medical devices firm, fully-owned by the Singaporean state investor, received interest from suitors including buyout funds.
FTX collapse being scrutinized by Bahamas authorities

The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is the subject of scrutiny from government investigators in the Bahamas, who are looking at whether any “criminal misconduct occurred,” the Royal Bahamas Police said on Sunday.
Apple to raise App Store prices in some countries in Europe, Asia

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Tuesday it will raise prices of apps and in-app purchases on its App Store from next month in all of the euro zone and some countries in Asia and South America.
Online assessment and benchmarking tool for geoscientists establishes a worldwide audience

A UK-developed online self-assessment tool which benchmarks individuals’ skills and identifies skills gaps within the international operational geoscience community, is establishing a worldwide presence within nine months of its launch.
EXCLUSIVE India makes record U.S. soyoil purchases as drought parches South America

Indian traders have contracted to import a record 100,000 tonnes of soyoil from the United States because of limited supplies from drought-hit South America, at a time when prices of rival palm oil are scaling record highs, three dealers told Reuters.
Analysis: Argentina’s strategy toward IMF deal hits a wall of doubt

Argentina’s insistence on its deficit spending plan is putting it on a fresh collision course with the International Monetary Fund, though analysts predict the country will be forced to change tack and clinch a deal to avoid a bigger crisis.