VC Firm, Antler, Raises $50 Million for Expansion
Singapore-based early stage Venture Capital firm and startup builder, Antler, has raised $50 million, a move that seeks to expand its operations and launch further Antler programmes in 2020. The [...]
International Oil Prices Jump to Seven Month High
The Price of Brent Oil has shot up above $70 a barrel, a high last seen in June 2019. The price hike is as a result of the US-Iran tension [...]
Airbus Claims Top Spot in Plane Deliveries for 2019
Airbus has claimed the top spot in plane deliveries for 2019, managing a record delivery of 863 aircraft. Since 2012, the top spot has been religiously held by the firm's [...]Continuing to Trade During Uncertainties
We live in an unprecedented time. The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in early March. Ever since then, the world has changed, including the markets which call for [...]
Boeing Names New CEO After Muilenberg Resigns Following 737 Max Crises
Boeing has appointed Former Board Chairman David Calhoun to take over the company's leadership effective January 13. Calhoun will fill in the shoes of recently resigned Dennis Muilenburg, who left [...]Malaysia and Japan Airlines to Launch Joint Business
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines are set to launch a joint business structure in 2020, a move that is aimed at enhancing flight connections between the two national carriers. According [...]KQ Partners with British Airways to Improve Services
Kenya Airways (KQ) has partnered with British Airways, in a move that is aimed at ensuring their customers have a smooth travel experience when using the two airlines. As reported [...]Indian Government Orders Internet Shutdown In Parts of Delhi
The government of India today ordered Telco operators to shutdown voice calls and internet services in New Delhi. Therefore, Airtel and Vodafone already followed the instructions, with their users now [...]Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Merge on $50 Billion Deal
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugeot have announced a 50-50 share merger that would create a company worth about $50 billion (KSh5 trillion). If approved, the deal will unite brands [...]Volvo Sells UD Trucks to Isuzu, Signs Partnership for Autonomous Trucks
Volvo Group has agreed to sell its UD Trucks Unit to Japanese automotive manufacturer Isuzu for $2.3 billion. The transaction will add Volvo Group's operating income by $212 million, increasing [...]Boeing to Halt 737 Max Production
Aviation giant Boeing says it plans suspension of the 737 Max production starting in January 2020. Furthermore, Boeing says it will prioritize the delivery of stored aircraft and temporarily suspend [...]
Caribbean Pacific Countries Pledge Support for Inter-Africa Trade
The recently concluded 9th African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) summit has seen member states rally support towards the growth of inter-Africa trade. For instance, the countries advocated for the establishment [...]
