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BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

It sold 2.26m EVs vs Tesla's 1.22 by Sept end.

Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.
  • The company has issued a dividend of $1.3 billion.

    Borouge’s Value Enhancement Programme delivered a $420 million positive impact in the first nine months of 2023

    The company has issued a dividend of $1.3 billion for the 2023 financial year, which equates to a 6.3% current dividend yield

  • The third-quarter profit of $1.42bn is its highest-ever single-quarter earnings.

    The figure was in line with BYD's previous forecast of between 9.55 billion yuan and 11.55 billion yuan in quarterly earnings.

    Electric vehicle demand has soared in recent years in China, which is the world's biggest producer of greenhouse gases in absolute terms.

  • SABIC Agri-Nutrients Q3 net profit fell 55% to $280 million.

    Revenue fell 40 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US$712 million (SAR2.67 billion) in the three months ended September 30, 2023.

    Net profit dropped 66 percent to US$714 million (SAR 2.68 billion) in the first nine months of 2023 compared to US$2 billion a year ago.

  • Six Senses AlUla will open in Saudi Arabia in 2027.

    Luxury hotel Six Senses AlUla will span across 1,200,000 square meters and will be built within a natural oasis adorned with lush palm groves.

    It will feature 100 guest villas and 25 residences, which will be designed to seamlessly integrate with AlUla's breathtaking natural landscape.

  • stc's revenue was $14.5 billion in January-September 2023.

    Gross Profit for the period of 2023 reached US$7.7 billion (SAR28,875 million) with an increase of 1.8 percent compared to the same period last year.

    Earnings before Interest, taxes, zakat, depreciation and amortization for the period reached $5 billion with a decrease of 2.35 percent compared to Jan-Sept 2023.

  • Collaboration in the T10 Cricket League key element of the JV.

    The joint venture will also promote the Alubond range of products, Mulk International’s premier brand and the world’s largest metal composite panel manufacturer.

    Mulk International, has production facilities of Alubond and operations in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East with a sales network of more than 100 countries. 

  • The rise in net profit was driven by 16% increase in sales.

    The company has committed a dividend of $1.3 billion (15.9 fils per share) for the 2023 financial year, which equates to a 6.3 percent current dividend yield.

    Third-quarter revenue increased 6 percent quarter-on-quarter, reaching $1.5 billion, and declined 11 percent year-on-year. On a year-on-year basis, net profit declined by 9 percent

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia and Agility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce cutting-edge health technology and...

    The agreement includes the potential to widen digital health services and localizing the supply chain for innovative new medical technologies

    The MoU looks to widen people's access to preventative health services to combat chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and breast cancer

  • Its pre-tax profit more than doubled to US$7.7bn.

    The banking giant reported third-quarter revenue grew 40 percent to $16.2 billion

    It announced a new $3bn share buyback program, after two similar initiatives this year

  • FII Institute remains committed to innovative and sustainable technology investments, Anthony Berkley, ACT Director and Head of Investments, tells TRENDS.

    FII Institute remains committed to innovative and sustainable technology investments, Anthony Berkley, ACT Director and Head of Investments, tells TRENDS.

    Its portfolio includes pioneering firms in AI and robotics, reflecting a focus on impactful solutions in critical areas like sustainability, health, and education.