Leading venture capital and private equity firm SKS Capital has announced its strategic investment of $5 million in Grace, South Korea's largest aggregator of international health and beauty brands. The investment will be used to expand Grace's business operations and...
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Canada’s Largest Telecom Deal Receives Approval from Regulators
The largest telecom deal in Canadian history has received approval from regulators, paving the way for two major companies to merge. Rogers Communications Inc. has acquired Shaw Communications Inc. for $20 billion, in a move that will reshape the telecom industry in...
SpaceX Competitor Successfully Launches Satellites to Provide Internet Access
Rocket Lab, a space technology company and a competitor to Elon Musk's SpaceX, has successfully launched seven small satellites into orbit to provide internet access to remote areas. The mission, dubbed "They Go Up So Fast," took place at the company's launch facility...
US Economy Creates 311,000 new jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics
The US economy has created 311,000 new jobs, according to a recent report by the American Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The report also indicated that the unemployment rate has fallen to 3.9 percent, the lowest it has been since before the COVID-19 pandemic began....
Art Basel Hong Kong 2023: A Resounding Success Despite Uncertainty
Art Basel Hong Kong (ABHK) 2023 recently concluded after four days of exhibitions, talks, and events. Despite uncertainty and challenges brought by the pandemic, the show was a resounding success, with strong sales and attendance from art collectors, dealers, and...
China’s Top Fund Managers Reveal Post-Rout Stock Picks, Favouring Tencent and Kweichow Moutai
China's top fund managers have revealed their preferred stock picks following the reopening of the market after a recent downturn. The managers have shown optimism about the future of Chinese stocks despite several factors causing the market downturn, including the...
UBS acquires Credit Suisse amid banking crisis
In response to the ongoing banking crisis, UBS has announced its acquisition of Credit Suisse, one of its main competitors in the Swiss financial sector. This move is seen as a significant step towards stabilizing the country's banking system. The Banking Crisis in...
UBS in Talks to Acquire Credit Suisse: A Major Shake-Up in the Swiss Banking Industry
UBS, the largest bank in Switzerland, is reportedly in talks to acquire Credit Suisse, one of its main rivals in the Swiss banking industry. The potential acquisition comes at a time when Credit Suisse has been struggling with financial losses and reputational damage....
HSBC Acquires Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited, Expanding Digital Banking Capabilities
HSBC, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations, has announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited (SVB UK), a subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank, a leading US-based technology-focused bank. The acquisition is part of HSBC's...
Silicon Valley Bank’s Financial Woes Affect German Start-Ups, Central Bank, and Stock Exchange
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), USA, a leading financial institution for start-ups and tech companies, is facing a financial crisis that has ripple effects worldwide. The decline in SVB's stock price and increase in loan loss provisions, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic...