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Good news: Naira appreciates in official, black FX market
The value of the naira closed strongly in the official and black market against the US dollar after trading on Thursday The good performance, although slight, is the second straight gain for the naira in the official FX market President of the...
Bonhams sold to asset management company as senior staff depart
Bonhams headquarters in London. The firm has now been acquired by Pemberton Asset Management. Owned by private equity firm Epiris since 2018, it has now been acquired by Pemberton Asset Management for an undisclosed fee. Pemberton has been a...
Denis Shapovalov vs Joao Fonseca preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, and betting tips | Swiss Indoors, Basel 2025
Match Details Fixture: (9) Denis Shapovalov vs Joao Fonseca Date: October 24, 2025 Tournament: 2025 Swiss Indoors Basel Round: Quarterfinal Venue: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland Category: ATP 500 Surface: Hard (Indoors) Prize Money:...
Private banks dominate credit card market share; foreign banks lose most ground: RBI
Credit card transactions have surged over the years, with transaction volumes increasing from 208.7 crore in 2019 to 447.2 crore in 2024, while value rose from ₹7.1 lakh crore to ₹20.4 lakh crore. | Photo Credit: Kunakorn Rassadornyindee Private...
Trump sets date for meeting with China's Xi as tensions simmer
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet next Thursday in South Korea, the White House said, as the two leaders look to deescalate a simmering trade war between the two countries. The summit will come after lower level talks between...
Brit tourists face Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds lash French coasts, BA flight aborts landing in Switzerland and weather warnings are put in place in Spain and Portugal
British tourists are facing Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds continue to lash at French coasts, weather warnings spread across Spain and Portugal, and a British Airways flight was forced to abort its landing in Switzerland. It comes...
Swiss farmers’ union applauds progress on EU treaty package
Farmers' organisation sees improvement in EU treaty package Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close...
Amid political uncertainty: French investors move billions to Luxembourg and Switzerland
Since the June 2024 elections, France has seen its wealthiest citizens transfer their assets en masse to Switzerland and the Grand Duchy. The Financial Times revealed an unprecedented acceleration in financial flows outside of France, as the trend...
No airport, no local currency, population of 40,000; This country is among world's richest with highest per capita incomes; it is…
Home Viral No airport, no local currency, population of 40,000; This country is among worlds richest with highest per capita incomes; it is… The country has virtually no debt, and the government runs a revenue surplus. New Delhi: A country’s...
Swiss Re names global sovereign and political risk chief
Swiss Re has promoted Toby Marshall to global head of sovereign credit and political risk insurance. Marshall has been a senior trade credit and political risk underwriter at the re/insurer since April 2020. In the new role, he will remain based...
Hon. Evelyn Anite Delivers Uganda’s Statements at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16)
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 20th to 23rd October 2025, under the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive...
Flavours of Zurich: Where meetings meet the menu
Zurich has long been admired for its precision and efficiency. But in recent years, the city has also gained attention for something more sensory food. Behind its polished façades lies a culinary culture that values innovation, sustainability, and...
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS SERVICE AREA REPAIRS – NEW BERN TOWERS / COMM. #6313 NEW BERN HOUSING AUTHORITY, NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA Informal proposals will be received by the NEW BERN HOUSING AUTHORITY for the New Bern Towers Service Area...
Half of Swiss homebuyers raid pension pot for funding
Buying a house? One in two Swiss people empty their second pillar Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence....
ProÁgua project secures €200 million financing to expand Angola's water infrastructure
The government of Angola and HSBC have finalized a €200 million financing agreement for the nationwide ProÁgua water infrastructure project, aimed at modernizing water systems and expanding access to clean drinking water across the country. Under...
Gingrich hands over credentials as US Ambassador to Switzerland
Callista Louise Gingrich new US Ambassador to Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close...
Egyptians Rush to Buy Gold Bars as Delivery Periods Stretch from One Week to One Month
Sat 25 Oct 2025 | 08:38 PM Despite the record-breaking surge in gold prices recently, the Egyptian market is witnessing a strong wave of demand, driven by citizens taking advantage of the latest price correction that followed a sharp rally, hoping...
Autoneum in the business of keeping cars quiet, Aiken Senior Men learn
Have you ever wondered about that huge building at the corner of Pine Log and Powderhouse roads? Autoneum quietly goes about its business at this 400,000-foot-structure providing livelihoods for nearly 350 people. The Aiken Senior Men’s Club heard...
The metals market hits pause: Gold and silver see reversal
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Here Are Ripple’s 5 Big Moves Since 2023 and What They Mean for XRP
Brad Garlinghouse recently outlined all significant acquisitions made by the company in recent years. Ripple has had a big year ever since 2024’s US presidential elections, when Donald Trump won his second victory to return to office in early...