International Archives — Page 22 of 59

December 29, 2017 No Responses

NSE emerges one of the top five best performing exchange in 2017

The value of public companies on global stock markets grew by $12.4 trillion in 2017, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices, which included dividends in its calculation. According to CNN, a number of markets even outperformed the U.S. Here’s...

December 26, 2017 No Responses

Pope seeks peace for Jerusalem

Pope Francis has used his traditional Christmas Day message to call for “peace for Jerusalem” and dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. Acknowledging “growing tensions” between them, he urged a “negotiated solution… th...

December 25, 2017 No Responses

World’s largest amphibious plane in maiden China flight

The world’s largest amphibious aircraft, China’s AG600, has made a successful one-hour maiden flight. The plane, roughly the size of a Boeing 737 but with four turboprop engines, lifted off from Zhuhai airport in the southern province of Guangdong....

December 24, 2017 No Responses

HSH to sell shares in FSL Trust

Godan GmbH, the controlling unitholder of First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust), is in discussions with investors for a potential sale of all of its shares in FSL Holdings, the sponsor of the trust. FSL Holdings, through FSL Asset Management, owns all...

December 23, 2017 No Responses

Taipei hosts 2017 Capital Markets Forum

A total of 10 exchanges and 23 representatives attended the Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges Federation (AOSEF) Working Committee, hosted by the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), in November 2017. Delegates attended from major stock exchanges across Asia, including: B...

December 22, 2017 No Responses

Jeep Wrangler explains 2018 mission, top model to cost $60,000

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL starts at just $26,995. That base price is for the two-door Sport model, with the most expensive model of the bunch being the four-door Rubicon Unlimited, which asks $40,495 starting. Jeep has opened up its...

December 21, 2017 No Responses

BIMCO: Dry Bulk Demand to Outstrip Supply in 2018

Next year promises to provide some breathing space for bulker owners as the dry bulk fleet is likely to grow at the slowest pace seen since 1999, according to BIMCO, which expects global demand to outstrip supply growth in 2018....

December 19, 2017 No Responses

Nissan South Africa, AIDC attain international recognition

December 16, 2017 No Responses

Toyota, Panasonic consider joint development of electric vehicle batteries

Toyota Motor and Panasonic said they were considering jointly developing batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), a partnership that could help Panasonic extend its market lead in automotive lithium-ion batteries. The announcement builds on an existing agreement...

December 15, 2017 No Responses

Land Rover to unveil new Defender in 2018, targets 100,000 units worldwide

A new Land Rover Defender is to debut at the British brand’s 70th anniversary party in late 2018, and sales of the much-anticipated Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) would finally begin in 2019, according to Autocar . Land Rover will...

December 13, 2017 No Responses

Kia Stinger debuts 2018 in Nigeria

Kia stinger is to debuts 2018 in Nigeria. Kia Stinger according to a statement represents a number of firsts for Kia Motors. To ensure smooth and stable driving performance, Kia has paid special attention to fine-tuning the suspension of...

December 12, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA secures seatime training for 289 cadets in Egypt, UK

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – The Nigerian Maritime Adminstration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded arrangement for 289 cadets to proceed to Egypt and the United Kingdom between this month and January 2018 for seatime training in O...

December 12, 2017 No Responses

Ford to test Internet sales models

Ford Motor Company is using the world’s largest vehicle market as a test bed for alternatives to traditional dealer showrooms. The automaker last week announced a partnership with Alibaba Group Holding to explore cooperation on, among other things, th...

December 12, 2017 No Responses

Doctor faces trial for having sex with patients

A 63-year-old doctor accused of having sex with his patients went on trial in the Southern German state of Bavaria on Monday, the prosecution said. The prosecution alleged that the physician who was not been identified under Germany’s strict privacy...