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France’s BIC sees high potential in US pot smokers
Paris (France) (AFP) - BIC, the French specialist in disposable pens, razors and lighters, has a plan to spark up...
Africa’s richest man eyes continent’s largest IPO
Lagos (AFP) - Africa's richest man will next week launch what he says will be the continent's biggest initial public...
Macron, SKorea leader warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
Saint-Paul-de-Vence (France) (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for cinema to be protected in the age of...
Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals
Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals including...
Still on top: ‘Spider-Man’ dominates North American box office
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has claimed the top spot in North American box office...
The disgraced banker stirring the pot in Brazil’s Supreme Court
Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazil's Supreme Court has been drawn into another scandal following revelations about its judges' relations with...
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery looks to raise $1.6 bn in IPO
Lagos (AFP) - A Nigerian oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man is preparing an initial public offering expecting to...
Portugal extends talks to privatise national carrier TAP
Lisbon (AFP) - Portugal's government said Friday it would pursue talks with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa on privatising a...
German AfD’s love for Simson mopeds dismays Jewish family behind brand
Berlin (AFP) - German far-right AfD politicians like to ride vintage Simson scooters that are icons of the former communist...
UK fintech Revolut gains conditional US banking licence
London (AFP) - British digital bank Revolut announced Thursday it has won conditional approval for a US banking licence, bringing...
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