Tag: Investment
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Why Himbara Bank Shares Are Falling in the Prabowo Era
Overview: The Himbara shares under pressure Investors watching Indonesia’s stock market have lately noted a familiar pattern among the so‑called Himbara banks—the group of state‑owned lenders that includes major names like BRI, BNI, and BTN, and more recently the addition of SHIBs and syariah units. As President Prabowo’s administration navigates a tougher macro environment, the…
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Togo and AfCFTA Postpone Biashara Afrika Forum to March Next Year
Overview: A Strategic Move for Africa’s Continental Trade Agenda The governments of Togo and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have announced a postponement of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika Forum. Originally scheduled for November 3, the flagship trade and investment platform will now be held in March next year. The…
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Kenya’s Investment Scene Rebounds as Jubilee Hits $130M in Retail Assets
Kenya’s Investment Sector Bounces Back Kenya’s investment landscape is showing renewed vigor as Jubilee, led by Dominic Kiarie, reports a robust build‑out of its retail asset base. The group has reached approximately $130 million in retail assets, underscoring a broader rebound in Kenya’s asset management and retail investment segments after a challenging period. In just…
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AU Unveils $30 Billion Plan to Reignite Africa’s Aviation Landscape
Overview of the Plan The African Union (AU) has announced an ambitious US$30 billion initiative designed to overhaul the continent’s troubled aviation sector. Confronted with aging airports, limited inter-country air links, and mounting investment gaps, the plan aims to modernize infrastructure, improve air safety, and expand regional and continental connectivity. While the full details remain…
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Wealthsimple Secures $750 Million Equity Round to Accelerate Next-Gen Canadian Financial Platform
Wealthsimple Advances Canadian Fintech Leadership with Major Funding Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading financial innovator, has announced an equity round of up to CAD 750 million at a post-money valuation of CAD 10 billion. The financing comprises a CAD 550 million primary offering and a secondary up to CAD 200 million, and is led by Dragoneer Investment…
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Wall Street Rally Pushes Toward Records as Gold Slumps Again
Wall Street Extends Record-Breaking Momentum U.S. equities climbed toward more all-time highs on Monday as investors prepared for a week packed with potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 rose about 1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained roughly 0.5% to around 1,550 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.7% as major benchmarks push further into…
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China threatens UK over delayed London mega-embassy project
Rising tensions as London mega-embassy decision stalls again The dispute between Britain and China has escalated after Beijing voiced grave concern over another postponement of the planning decision on China’s proposed “mega embassy” in London. The delay, pushed back by the UK government, has sparked a pointed response from Beijing and added another chapter to…
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Fortune Tech: Apple’s M5 chip, Aligned Data Centers deal, and the F5 breach
Apple debuts the M5 chip, signaling a broader AI hardware shift Apple has officially unveiled its latest system-on-a-chip, the M5, marking another milestone in the tech giant’s ongoing push to tailor hardware for artificial intelligence workloads. Apple touts >4x peak GPU compute performance for AI relative to its predecessor, driven by a redesigned GPU, a…
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Turning hard work abroad into homes that grow in value: Symphony Homes Mabalacat
From Remittance to Residence: Turning Sacrifice into Solid Assets For many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the daily grind abroad is more than a paycheck. It represents years of sacrifice, hope, and the promise of a better future for loved ones back home. Symphony Homes Mabalacat by SMDC crystallizes that promise, transforming remittance-driven sacrifice into durable…
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Turning Hard Work Abroad into Homes That Grow in Value
From Remittance to Residence: A Growth Story for OFWs For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), years of sacrifice are often measured in hard-won remittances. Those funds represent more than currency; they symbolize hope, family care, and a path toward stability. Symphony Homes Mabalacat by SMDC turns that sacrifice into a tangible, growing asset—creating homes that become…