Saudi oil giant Aramco has retained its position at the top of Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 list, highlighting the dominance of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) firms in the region’s corporate landscape. With assets totaling $660.8 billion and a market value of $1.9 trillion, Aramco stands as a pillar of the Middle East’s economic strength. […]

In a notable development for the semiconductor industry, Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation, backed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), and Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors have announced plans to establish a $7.8 billion wafer manufacturing plant in Singapore. This joint venture, named VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC), will bolster the global semiconductor supply chain and create […]

Octopus Energy Group is set to accelerate its expansion in North America and Europe with the addition of two esteemed investors, Galvanize Climate Solutions and Lightrock. This move comes on the heels of a significant investment last month, reaffirming Octopus’ valuation at $9 billion (£7.2 billion), marking a 15% increase since December 2023. Galvanize Climate […]

Spain’s government has announced a significant policy change to implement a 15% minimum corporate tax rate on multinational companies, in alignment with an OECD initiative aimed at reducing tax avoidance. Budget Minister Maria Jesus Montero confirmed the new measure, emphasizing its importance in addressing tax base distortions and profit relocation by large multinational groups. “This […]

Mizuho Financial Group, a Tokyo-based banking and financial services company, has joined forces with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering the carbon credit market. This collaboration comes in the wake of LSEG’s introduction of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) designation in 2022, which identifies funds and companies investing […]

Investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) are forecast to rise by over 50% by 2029, according to a recent Goldman Sachs Research report. This surge is anticipated to significantly boost global LNG supply, potentially increasing it by 80% by 2030 and helping to address the European energy crisis. The report highlights new projects in Qatar […]

President Javier Milei of Argentina has embarked on a significant tour of Silicon Valley this week, engaging with leaders of some of the world’s most influential tech companies. This marks his seventh international trip since assuming office late last year, reflecting his administration’s focus on attracting foreign investment to strengthen Argentina’s tech sector. On Monday, […]

The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the main investment arm of the Government of Dubai, reported a record net profit of 60.8 billion UAE dirhams ($16.55 billion) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. This represents nearly double the AED 36.1 billion profit recorded in 2022, highlighting the robust growth of Dubai’s investment portfolio. […]

Lenovo Group, the world’s largest personal computer manufacturer, has announced its plan to issue $2 billion in zero-coupon convertible bonds to Saudi Arabia’s Alat. The funds raised will primarily be used to repay existing debt and support general corporate activities. This move comes as part of a broader trend among Chinese tech giants to raise […]

Alef Education, a prominent educational technology provider, has announced plans to raise up to $515 million through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The company has set the indicative price range for the IPO at 1.30-1.35 dirhams per share, aiming for a market capitalization between $2.48 billion and $2.57 billion. […]