Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Popular Wolverhampton pub to close temporarily for makeover in six-figure investment
The popular Hungry Horse pub will temporarily close to the public from Monday (November 3) while the renovation takes place, with the venue set to unveil its new look towards the end of next month. The Gatehouse, WolverhamptonPlanned works at the...
Owner: Graham Family
NIWA Decries Underutilisation of Waterways Despite Huge Investment
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has expressed concern over the poor utilisation of Nigeria’s waterways, despite the significant financial investments made to develop and modernise the sector. The agency said that the country’s...
Owner: Non-transparent
Africa's automobile revolution continues as Morocco pens investment deal with French automaker
The deal, signed on Wednesday, October 29, in Rabat in the presence of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, and Renault Group’s Executive Vice President François Provost, marks a fresh milestone in a...
Owner: Leonard Stiegeler
Why Your AI Investment Is Failing (And How to Fix It)
The Expensive Mistake Everyone’s Making Here’s what I’m seeing happen across almost every industry right now. CEOs read headlines about AI transforming business, feel pressure from shareholders, and rush to buy enterprise licenses for the latest...
Owner: Thomas Allen
Vervotech Opens Invitations for Travel Connections 2026 and Startup Launchpad
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30: Vervotech, a global leader in accommodation data technology, has officially announced the second edition of its highly anticipated global travel event, The Travel Connections 2026. The...
Owner: The Tribune Trust
Figma acquires Israeli startup Weavy for $200m
US design software company Figma (NYSE: FIG) has announced the acquisition of Israeli AI powered design workflows company Weavy. Figma, which is traded on the NYSE with a market cap of $25 billion and is buying its first company in Israel,...
Owner: Alona Bar-On & Anat Agmon
Woolworths Doncaster East hits the market as rare full-line supermarket investment
A full-line Woolworths supermarket in Doncaster East has been listed for sale, offering investors a rare opportunity to secure a 100 per cent leased asset within 18 kilometres of the Melbourne CBD. The property, managed by Colliers on behalf of...
Owner: Simon Grover
South Africa’s Saltzman family rakes in billions, targets bold investment expansion for 2026
Retail revenue climbed 8.3% to R18.1 billion ($979 million), driven by pharmacy and baby store expansion, while wholesale revenue grew 11.1% to R16.8 billion ($908 million). The Saltzman family, founders and majority shareholders of Dis-Chem, said...
Owner: Leonard Stiegeler
Ryde Announces Strategic Investment in Singapore Electric Vehicles Pte Ltd to Accelerate Sustainable Mobility Growth
Neutral
Corsicana Daily Sun - Texas
·
SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE American:RYDE) ("Ryde" or the "Company"), a leading technology platform for mobility and quick commerce in Singapore, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, RCSR...
Owner: Retirement Systems of Alabama
Multi-million pound private investment to develop brownfield land
Almost £3m worth of private funding is to be pumped into Hull to develop brownfield sites, helping create news jobs in the city. Four Hull businesses - Rainbow Professional Limited, Robert Sanderson and Sons, Venture Business Space and Adventure...
Owner: Lee-J Walker & Alex Turner
US business delegation praises 'Let’s Go Halves Plus', eyes expansion of digital payment investment in Thailand
The Prime Minister went on to discuss the government’s policy aimed at creating a robust economic foundation, under the concept of "Quick Big Win," to stimulate the economy and tourism, reduce household debt, support SMEs, attract new investments,...
Owner: Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama
Italgas announces investment plan for 2031 as it integrates Rete Gas 2i
Indeterminate
World Energy News - Connecticut
·
Italgas announced on Thursday that it will invest $19.5 billion by 2031 to modernize its network and integrate 2i Rete Gas, the recently acquired competitor. The group announced a merger of 5.3 billion euros with 2i Rete Gas last year. It said...
Owner: Greg Trauthwein
Certas Energy opens new Warrington fuel bunker in £1.2m investment
Certas Energy, which says it is the UK’s largest independent fuel distributor, marked the first addition to its network in five years yesterday (October 29) with the official launch of Omega, its new £1.2m bunker site in Warrington. The opening...
Owner: Lee-J Walker & Alex Turner
Ukraine needs urgent investment to avoid blackouts: IEA
More and faster private sector investments in renewable and battery storage projects in Ukraine are needed for the country to avert blackouts this winter, the International Energy Agency said. A seven-year-old girl was among the fatalities from...
Owner: Justin B. Smith & Ben Smith
Small Business Saturday planned for next month in Niles
Businesses in downtown Niles are already thinking about the busy holiday shopping season as they plan for Small Business Saturday next month. Small Business Saturday was started back in the 1980s as a way to encourage shoppers to keep their money...
Owner: Mid-West Family of Companies Employees
Phuket, Thailand: A Tropical Investment Haven for UK Buyers
Laguna Phuket and Banyan Group Residences reveal £750 million pipeline of luxury real estate over the next 2-3 years, reinforcing Phuket as a prime destination for UK buyers seeking second homes or tropical escape. PHUKET, THAILAND - Media...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce commissions Micro and Women Entrepreneur Learning Centre
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce has commissioned its Micro and Women Entrepreneur Learning Centre, in keeping with its mandate to support the growth and development of small businesses, in particular, women-led businesses and farmers. The...
Owner: Gordon Moseley
Global investment and insurance organisation acquires ERS owner
Neutral
Insurance Times
·
Global investment and insurance organisation Starr has entered into an agreement to acquire IQUW Group. IQUW Group has gross written premiums (GWP) of approximately £1.4bn ($1.9bn) and includes two Lloyd’s syndicates –IQUW, a specialty (re)insurer...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
India's gold investment demand surges above $10 billion in Sept qtr, says WGC
India's gold investment demand surges above $10 billion in Sept qtr, says WGCBy Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI, - Rising gold prices are spurring Indian investors to buy bars and coins, with record purchases worth $10 billion in the September quarter...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
DP World Announces $5 Billion Investment to Boost India's Supply Chain and Infrastructure
DP World Announces $5 Billion Investment to Boost India's Supply Chain and InfrastructureMumbai Oct 30 ( Logistics operator DP World on Thursday said it has pledged to invest an additional USD 5 billion in India to strengthen its integrated supply...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family