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AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger

Tie-up would be one of the biggest pharmaceutical deals ever and create the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker Business live – latest updates Britain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca is in discussions to take over its US rival Bristol Myers…

Nigeria: Lekki Port, NDLEA Strengthens Partnership On Safe, Efficient Trade

[Vanguard] The need for stronger collaboration to safeguard Nigeria's maritime gateways and prevent illicit drug trafficking took centre stage as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed…

Indonesia posts $3.58 billion trade surplus in H1 2026

Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of $3.58 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by strong manufacturing exports ...

Indonesia posts US$3.58 billion trade surplus in H1 2026

Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$3.58 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by strong manufacturing exports ...

World Bank maintains 2026 Philippine growth forecast at 3.7%

Pakistan Consumer Prices Cool as Energy Risks Cloud Outlook

Pakistan’s inflation eased last month, though policymakers remain wary that higher energy costs could reignite price pressures.

Kenya: Workforce Development Key to Unlocking Youth Employment, SMEs Told

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to invest in workforce development as a sustainable way of addressing Kenya's growing unemployment crisis.

Kenya: Court Halts Ngong Road Forest Road Project Pending September Ruling

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Environment and Land Court has temporarily stopped the construction of a road through Ngong Road Forest linking Talanta Stadium to the Bomas International Conference Centre, dealing a setback to a key…

ArcelorMittal expands Microsoft partnership on cloud

Gold price prediction today: Will gold maintain its upward momentum? Check outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing signs of stabilising after a prolonged phase of correction, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan very protective of data, assume it’ll do everything it can

Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan's CEO, states that excessive AI spending is ending. Businesses now focus on return on investment and token efficiency. Companies are shifting queries to cheaper AI models as costs increase. This trend reflects a…

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Monday, August 3, 2026

Brazil's financial morning call: Copom August-meeting wagers, industrial production data, and corporate radar from MRV to SOEs set the B3 pre-market tone. The post Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Monday, August 3, 2026 appeared first…