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USA
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business
Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the U.S. operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns, according to a person familiar with the discussions who spoke only on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity to the negotiations.
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Giappone
Japan and Britain consider bilateral trade rule to protect famous products
The products to be covered would be those of specific geographic origin, such as Scotch and Kobe beef.
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India
India’s star state Kerala hit as virus forces return of Gulf workers
Pandemic exposes weaknesses of an economy that relies on family members sending money back home
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Kenya
EABC offers a way forward on the resumption of regional flights
The East African Business Council on Friday hailed Kenya and Rwanda as they resumed international flights on Saturday.
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Nigeria
Meet Wisdom Amatoritsero Omagbemi, Nigeria’s Artist-entrepreneur Who Creates His Own Economy
Many musicians are happy just creating music and enjoying the lifestyle that being a famous musician provides. However, a lot of pop, rap & rock stars have interests beyond music, including a passion for entrepreneurship. Born, Wisdom Omatoritsero Omagbemi, is one of those impressive musician-entrepreneurs who has made a name ...
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Nigeria
Polaris Bank Partners Facebook To Build Capacity For SMEs
Polaris Bank has partnered with the global social media giant, Facebook to provide free digital marketing training to SMEs in Nigeria. The bank explained that this move was intended to equip small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), who are focused on leveraging social media tools to drive business and sales. According ...
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Brasile
Brazil’s Basic Income Scheme ‘Renda Brasil’ Will Cost R$52 Billion a Year, One Month of Emergency Aid
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The R$600 emergency aid for low-income casual workers, the celebrated program that helped stem the Brazilian economy's tumble at the height of the crisis triggered by the novel coronavirus, has a date to end and the economic team is studying how to restructure social assistance ...
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Brasile Perù
Claro Prepares to Join the Financial System
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the wave of open banking and the launching of PIX, the Central Bank's digital payment system, several telecom companies are developing their own financial products. Sources in the market have reported that Claro is preparing to launch a new group company in November or ...
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Brasile USA
Oi: TIM is Buyer of Biggest Slice in Partnership With Vivo and Claro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The trio Telefônica Vivo, TIM Participações, and Claro is ready to take over Highline's position and negotiate an agreement with Oi to start the auction of Oi Móvel, a company offered R$16.5 billion (US$3.3 billion) - ten percent above the minimum price. The largest buyer ...
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Guatemala
Guatemala, primer destino de comercio electrónico
La clave de operación para las empresas que desean operar bajo el modelo de negocio de E-Commerce ZLC fue creado por resolución del 17 de octubre de 2018.