Markets Qatar tenders buy 4,000 tonnes rice from Pakistan HAMBURG: Qatar's state purchasing agency has issued a tender to buy about 4,000 tonnes of rice to be sourced from Pa Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:58pm
Markets Ukraine 2018/19 sugar exports to fall 10pc KIEV: Ukraine's white sugar exports are likely to fall 10 percent to around 500,000 tonnes in the 2018/19 September- Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:55pm
Markets Euro slides to 3-week low as Fed rate repricing buoys dollar LONDON: The euro dipped below $1.12 to a three-week low against a stronger dollar on Tuesday as investors re-assesse Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:53pm
Markets Arabica coffee prices weaken, frost evaluation in focus LONDON: Arabica coffee futures eased on Tuesday, with prices retreating from last week's seven-month high as signs Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:52pm
Business & Finance Inspections ordered on some A380s after wing cracks found PARIS: European regulators have ordered inspections on some older Airbus A380 superjumbo airplanes after some cracks Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:50pm
Business & Finance Hungary's 4iG to buy Magyar Telekom's T-Systems BUDAPEST: Hungarian information technology company 4iG has signed a preliminary deal to buy its bigger rival T-Syste Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:35pm
Business & Finance South African central bank stresses importance of independence PRETORIA: The South African central bank's independence is an important check on government-controlled fiscal policy Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:33pm
Markets Palm eases on weaker soyoil, higher July production outlook KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged lower at the close of trade on Tuesday as a fall in soyoil prices and Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:32pm
Markets Poland could see further Russian oil supply disruptions GDANSK: There is a risk that Russian oil flows to Poland might be temporarily suspended again due to excessive level Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:31pm
Business & Finance Japan's top two regional banks consider tie-up TOKYO: Bank of Yokohama and Chiba Bank Ltd are considering a business tie-up, the banks said on Tuesday, after the N Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:30pm
Markets Saudi Arabia's Savola Group issues 1bn riyals sukuk DUBAI: Savola Group, Saudi Arabia's largest food products company, has raised 1 billion riyals ($267 million) in suk Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:26pm
Markets Sterling hurtles towards 2017 lows as outlook darkens LONDON: The British pound fell towards its lowest levels in more than two years on Tuesday against the backdrop of a Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:25pm
Markets Slovenia T-bill auction oversubscribed, yields remain negative LJUBLJANA: Slovenia sold 94 million euros ($105.28 million) of treasury bills at an auction on Tuesday, close to an Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:23pm
Markets Italy cashes in on improved market confidence to sell more 50-year debt MILAN: Italy drew bids for more than 17 billion euros ($19 billion) on a 50-year bond, taking advantage of improved Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:22pm
World EU states to grow this year and next, but risks rising BRUSSELS: The European Commission member in charge of the euro, Valdis Dombrovskis, said on Tuesday that Brussels fo Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:19pm
Business & Finance Electric Mini production to begin at UK plant in late 2019 OXFORD: BMW will begin building its new electric Mini at its British factory from late 2019, with the first vehicles Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:17pm
World Mexico annual inflation rate was 3.95pc in June, as expected MEXICO CITY: Mexican consumer prices rose 3.95% in the year through June, on the back of a rise in costs of some foo Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:16pm
Markets Copper extends losses as markets await firm US-China deal LONDON: Copper fell to a three-week low on Tuesday even as talks resumed between the United States and China in an e Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:14pm
World Japan, South Korea raise the stakes in dispute over forced labour TOKYO/SEOUL: Japan and South Korea raised the stakes on Tuesday in a diplomatic dispute that threatens to disrupt gl Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:13pm
World US demands South Korea improve competition hearing procedures SEOUL: The United States has urged South Korea to improve procedures in competition hearings led by the Asian countr Published 09 Jul, 2019 12:11pm