Country Financial News
17.08 / 09:27
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Latin
How the war split the mafia
Read more of our recent coverage of the Ukraine war Aleksandr Otdelnov owns an unusual tourist attraction: a smuggling museum. Contraband has been flowing through his native Odessa since the 18th century. Until it closed because of covid-19, the museum displayed everything from pearls and pistols sneaked into imperial Russia to more contemporary loot.
17.08 / 09:19
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Heavy rain in Germany causes flooding and leads to flight cancelations in Frankfurt
Authorities say heavy rain in parts of Germany caused flooding and led to dozens of flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s busiest and a major European hub
17.08 / 09:07
MET
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Executive
executive order
China is considering countermeasures to Biden's executive order
BEIJING — China's Ministry of Commerce signaled Thursday it would respond, if needed, to the Biden administration's executive order to restrict U.S. investments in advanced Chinese technology.
17.08 / 08:51
Citi
Provident
VISA
Aware
TCS
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US immigration: EB5 visa awareness roadshow in your city. Check dates, other details
real estate investments across the country. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the USIF Team and a seasoned immigration attorney from Donoso & Partners LLC, who has substantial experience with EB-5 matters.
17.08 / 08:35
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Reuters
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India in talks with Russia to import wheat, aims to reduce food inflation
Reuters. The wheat imports from Russia will allow India to intervene more effectively in the market to drive down wheat prices that stoked inflation to a 15-month high in July. Speaking to Reuters, sources said, “The government is exploring the possibility of imports through private trade and government-to-government deals.
17.08 / 08:35
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Bahrain Steel to supply iron ore pellets to Essar's green steel project in Saudi Arabia
Mumbai: Bahrain Steel, producer and global supplier of high-grade iron ore pellets, on Thursday said that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Essar Group to supply 4 million tonne of DR-grade pellets per annum (mtpa) to Green Steel Arabia (GSA) project in Saudi Arabia. “Essar is looking at investing about $4.5 billion in setting up an integrated steel plant in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia," said Naushad Ansari, country kead for Essar Group in KSA.
17.08 / 08:35
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AR Rahman to create distinct sounds for Mahindra EVs; seat-belt reminders, turn indicators and so on
electric vehicle (EV), you may be hearing sounds composed by AR Rahman. These days, M&M not only focuses on augmenting the number of EV models but also centres on enhancing the overall experience of passengers and drivers within these battery-powered vehicles. This collaboration is poised to infuse the auditory realm of upcoming Mahindra EVs with creativity and innovation.
17.08 / 08:17
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KFC
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businesses
Tepid demand hits businesses across segments as inflation-hit consumers tighten purse strings
inflation, companies across segments in the country are reporting tepid numbers. Lukewarm demand trends have become the norm for businesses ranging from fashion retailers to quick service restaurant (QSR), ToI reported on August 17. The demand situation is posing a challenge, as mentioned by a significant number of companies in their Q1 earnings statement.
17.08 / 08:15
17.08 / 07:59
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Goa allows 24-hour opening of liquor shops at airports
Goa government has introduced a new amendment to the Goa Excise Duty Rules, allowing licensed retail liquor outlets at airports to operate round the clock. As per a TOI report, the decision, which is presumed to cater to the operations of the Manohar International Airport, has sparked discussions and debates. The government's move has prompted both support and concerns from various stakeholders in the liquor trade.
17.08 / 07:59
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Afghanistan: Taliban imposes ban on all political parties
Afghan Taliban has imposed one more ban, this time on political parties in Afghanistan. Interim Minister for Justice, Sha-ikh Maulavi Abdul Hak-eem Sharae said there was a complete ban on activities of political parties in Afghanistan, the Dawn reported.
17.08 / 07:59
Provident
Cooper
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Gap
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awards
country
Haryana, Oyo sign MoU to offer employment in Europe to state’s youths
Oyo said on Thursday that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU), Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL), and the Foreign Cooperation Department in the presence of Haryana chief minister, Manohar Lal. The company said the primary objective of this MoU is to create job prospects for young individuals in various job roles within the hospitality sector in European nations such as Denmark.
17.08 / 07:37
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Manufacturing
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Japan sank into a trade deficit last month as exports dropped, especially to other Asian nations
Japan suffered a trade deficit last month as exports sank for the first time in two years and five months, dragged down by a slowdown overseas
17.08 / 07:37
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China's Xi calls for patience as Communist Party tries to reverse economic slump
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for patience in a speech released as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a deepening economic slump and said the West’s pursuit of material wealth led to “spiritual poverty.”
17.08 / 07:37
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China's government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer's debt struggle
China’s government is trying to reassure jittery homebuyers after a major real estate developer missed a payment on its multibillion-dollar debt, reviving fears about the industry’s shaky finances and their impact on the struggling Chinese economy
17.08 / 07:25
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Jailer vs Bhola Shankar Box Office: Rajinikanth film earns over ₹450 cr, Chiranjeevi movie struggles to woo viewers
₹450.80 crore globally in just seven days, while Chiranjeevi-led Bhola Shankar's earnings have declined as the movie has collected only ₹28.95 crore in India since its release on August 11. ‘Jailer’ has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of the year, surpassing the position previously held by “Ponniyin Selvan II." The Rajinikanth movie achieved a notable 81.59% occupancy rate for its Tamil version on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. “Jailer has crossed PS2 to become 2023 's No.1 Kollywood Grosser at the WW Box office," trade analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted.
17.08 / 07:25
Assurant
performer
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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to receive help from China ahead of IMF bailout plan in September
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is likely to get help from its largest bilateral creditor China ahead of IMF's bailout plan. According to the PTI agency report, China has assured the island nation it will address the debt challenges before it finalises the external and domestic debt restructuring of $41 billion by September before the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF is set to conduct its first review of the $2.9 billion bailout granted to Sri Lanka in March this year from 11-19 September.
17.08 / 06:35
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Mobile
Parke
Metro
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Paytm Wallet & Transit Card Drives Users’ Convenience; Enables Seamless Payments for Shopping, Parking & More
India's homegrown Paytm Payments Bank's second product in the mass transit category after FASTags, Paytm Wallet & Transit Card, has seen massive deployment across the country. This card, approved by Rupay National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has been developed in line with the Government of India’s National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) project. It enables travellers and commuters in most cities to seamlessly pay for multiple purposes.
17.08 / 06:35
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Centre
Rahul Gandhi hits back at Centre for Nehru Museum renaming, says, ‘pehchaan unke karam hai…’
Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at the Centre for renaming of the Nehru Museum as Prime Minister's Museum saying Nehru is not known for his name only, but for his work. Rahul Gandhi's comment comes only a day after a BJP-Congress verbal clash on the issue. Congress implied "N to P" change represented BJP's pettiness, countered by BJP as mere lamenting.
17.08 / 06:35
Provident
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Strategy
Mobile
Celebrity
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Indian
Krafton introduces Indian Faction in Road to Valor: Empires with two new guardians
Krafton and Dreamotion have announced the Indian faction in real-time player-versus-player (PvP) mobile strategy game, Road to Valor: Empires. Inspired by India's rich culture and history, the Indian faction aims to provide localized gameplay to mobile users. Indian faction is a collaboration between Krafton's Indian team and their counterparts in South Korea.
17.08 / 06:09
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Citizens
Immunic
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social
China’s deepening property crisis threatens trouble
housing crisis turns three this month, if measured by the introduction of the government’s “three red lines" policy, which sought to limit leverage. Throughout, officials have struggled to manage confidence and expectations. At the start, few observers believed Evergrande could collapse, and that the government might fail to put a stop to the pain.
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