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Economic Buzz: French manufacturing confidence hits soars to highest in 21-months

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- The confidence among French manufacturers recovered sharply in December to the highest level in over one-and-a-half years, monthly data from the statistical office INSEE revealed Th... Read More


Nepal Telecom billing deal sparks fresh corruption allegations over Chinese firms

Kathmandu/IBNS, Dec. 18 -- Nepalis once again grappling with allegations ofcorruption, with the spotlight now firmly on the telecommunications sector. The latest controversy centres on a proposed bil... Read More


Ola Electric tumbles after founder offloads shares

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- Aggarwal sold the shares in two tranches. On December 16, he offloaded 2.62 crore shares, or about 0.6% equity, at an average price of Rs 34.99 per share, raising around Rs 92 crore... Read More


Sabah CM threatens chronically underperforming GLCs with closure

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 18 -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has put Sabah's underperforming government-linked companies (GLCs) on final notice. In a blunt warning today, he said he would have no ... Read More


EFCC arrests herbalists over $3.4m, €280,000 counterfeit notes in Osun, Lagos

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five suspected herbalists for allegedly possessing counterfeit foreign currencies valued at $3.43 million and &#836... Read More


Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu as board chair

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Transcorp Hotels Plc ("Transcorp Hotels" or "the Company"), the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc ("Transcorp Group"), has announced the appointment of Awele ... Read More


First time or fifth visit? These cities in Thailand are worth exploring

India, Dec. 18 -- Beyond postcard cliches, the best cities to visit in Thailand are alive with texture and tempo, where history, culture, and daily life converge. Bangkok lies along the Chao Phraya Ri... Read More


DCM Shriram Industries revises record date for scheme of arrangement

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- DCM Shriram Industries has revised the record date for deciding entitlement for allotment of shares in Resultant company 1 (DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals) and Resultant company 2 (DCM... Read More


Larsen & Toubro secures multiple orders under its B&F vertical

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- The Buildings & Factories (B&F) business vertical of L&T has recently won multiple orders in India. According to the company's project classification, the value of the orders ranges... Read More


ONSA admits arming hunters, vigilantes to tackle insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has acknowledged that it provides arms to trained vigilantes and other auxiliary forces as part of Nigeria's counter-terrorism st... Read More