Grab takes a crypto leap, users can now pay with Bitcoin and more in Singapore
Grab, the ubiquitous super app known for its wide range of services including ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payments, is now venturing into the world [more…]
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Unilever to spin-off ice cream unit and cut jobs in cost-saving drive
Unilever has announced a scoop of changes to its operations, serving up a spinoff of its ice cream unit and a side of job cuts. [more…]
South Korean shipyard lands huge contract for ammonia carriers
South Korea’s shipbuilding industry continues to set sail on a prosperous course, with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. securing a significant 489.6 billion-won [more…]
LOT Polish Airlines faces critical decision between Embraer and Airbus for a fleet of new aircrafts
In a move that could reshape its regional routes, Polish flag carrier LOT is gearing up for a monumental decision. The State Assets Ministry announced [more…]
BP and Venezuela eye potential gas bonanza in Trinidad and Tobago
BP and Venezuela are discussing the potential development of a gas field in Trinidad and Tobago, signaling a potential boost in energy production for the [more…]
Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel faces national security standoff
In a regulatory filing on Friday, U.S. Steel Corp. hinted at the delayed closure of its acquisition by Nippon Steel, signaling mounting hurdles for the [more…]
Vodafone’s Italian business sold to Swisscom for €8 billion
In a significant move, Vodafone has agreed to sell its Italian business to Swisscom, the Bern-based telecommunications firm, for a staggering €8 billion in cash. [more…]
Qatar Airways explores fleet expansion with Boeing and Airbus amid industry shifts
In a bid to bolster its fleet and meet surging international travel demands, Qatar Airways is reportedly in early discussions with Boeing and Airbus to [more…]
JD.com abandons bid for Currys, following Elliott Advisors’ retreat
In a twist of events reminiscent of a high-stakes poker game, Chinese online retailer JD.com has decided to fold its hand and walk away from [more…]
Nidec, KPS Capital Partners compete for Siemens AG’s Innomotics business
Two heavyweights, Japan’s Nidec and New York-based KPS Capital Partners, are locked in a high-stakes competition to acquire Siemens AG’s Innomotics large motors business. The [more…]