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ADX Debuts Quantum Computing ETF under QUANTM Symbol

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has listed the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF under the ticker QUANTM, offering investors exposure to 25 companies pioneering quantum computing technologies. This marks the first thematic ETF of its kind on ADX, and joins 16 other ETFs already trading on the platform. The new fund tracks the Solactive Developed Quantum Computing Index, representing firms active in hardware, software & algorithms, and […]

Hang Lung Marks 65 Years of Visionary Leadership at Anniversary Cocktail Unveils “Hang Lung V.3” Strategy for Capital-Efficient Growth

HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (collectively known as “Hang Lung” or “the Group”) today hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate their 65th anniversary, gathering important business partners, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to commemorate its legacy, and to explore what the […]

Higher GST Will Hurt Oil-Starved India’s Exploration Drills

Perovskite Gamma-Ray Detector Sets New Imaging Standards

A team of scientists has developed a perovskite‐based gamma‐ray detector that delivers energy and spatial resolution on par with—or exceeding—state-of-the-art cadmium zinc telluride and sodium iodide detectors used in nuclear medicine. The prototype offers sharper imaging, faster scans and potentially lower radiation doses for patients, while promising substantial cost reductions for hospitals. The breakthrough centres on a detector constructed from CsPbBr₃ perovskite crystals arranged in a pixelated […]

XTransfer Joins in 2025 Conference on the Bund

CEO Explores New Opportunities in Foreign Trade Finance SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, was recently invited by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to attend the highly anticipated annual technology event, 2025 Inclusion·Conference on the Bund in Shanghai. Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, was invited as […]

Monash University Malaysia’s algae breakthrough clinches global UN climate prize

NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2025 – A team from Monash University Malaysia has won the 4th edition of the Universities for Goal 13 competition, a global challenge organised by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in partnership with Siemens Energy. The winning project, “Turning algae into the future of a clean industry”, exhibits how microalgae can be used to […]

Beyond power generation: How China’s Heqi No. 1 explores nuclear energy to cut carbon emissions

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – At the Tianwan Nuclear Power Station (TNPS), located in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, eight nuclear power units are lined up, among which six operational units have a total installed capacity of over 6.6 million kilowatts, supplying approximately 158 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity daily to the East China Power Grid. Today, the station has […]

Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Takes 4 Per Cent Stake in Ivanhoe Mines

Qatar Investment Authority is injecting US$500 million into Ivanhoe Mines via a private placement that grants the sovereign wealth fund roughly a 4 per cent interest in the Canadian miner. Ivanhoe will issue 57,516,666 common shares at CAD 12 per share, with proceeds earmarked for development of critical mineral projects and general corporate needs.

Ivanhoe Mines operates key assets in southern Africa, notably the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine also in the DRC, and the Platreef platinum group metals project in South Africa, which is set to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2025. The QIA investment supports work across these operations and Ivanhoe’s exploration licences in the Western Forelands, which cover large prospective areas.

Robert Friedland, Ivanhoe’s Executive Co-Chair, described the deal as a strong endorsement of the company’s ambition to be a leading supplier of metals crucial to the energy transition, advanced infrastructure and technologies including AI and data centres. He expressed that QIA’s vision aligns with Ivanhoe’s long-term strategic investors.

Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA, said the investment reflects confidence not just in Ivanhoe’s asset portfolio but also in its capacity to sustainably discover, develop and supply critical minerals for global electrification and advanced technologies.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange. In addition, QIA and Ivanhoe will enter into an investor rights agreement which grants QIA the right to board representation and access to company information if its ownership surpasses 10 per cent, along with anti-dilution rights. Existing major shareholders, CITIC Metal Africa Investments and Zijin Mining Group, retain rights to acquire their pro rata shares at the same CAD 12 price to maintain their ownership levels.

Ivanhoe’s share price was affected by the deal: the CAD 12 issue price is below the closing price of CAD 13.19 prior to the announcement, representing a discount. The investment follows a climate in which sovereign funds and institutional investors are increasingly targeting critical minerals as part of global supply chains for the clean energy transition.

eBPF Foundation Backs Two University Projects with $100K Grant

eBPF Foundation has awarded $100,000 in unrestricted research grants to support two major university-led initiatives advancing both safety and energy efficiency in systems infrastructure. Each project will receive $50,000, chosen from 27 proposals submitted by 23 institutions globally. University of Michigan Associate Professor Ryan Huang will lead a project called Verifier-Cooperative Instrumentation, which introduces a framework named EPASS. The aim is to combine static verification with runtime […]

UK Secures £150 Billion from US Corporates in Landmark State Visit Deals

The UK government announced a record-breaking inward investment package of £150 billion from U. S. companies during President Donald Trump’s state visit, with commitments aimed at clean energy, AI infrastructure, life sciences and advanced manufacturing. The deals are expected to create around 7,600 high-quality jobs across the country. Blackstone pledged the largest share of the investment with £100 billion over the next decade. Prologis committed £3.9 billion […]

Zutari expands role in Saudi Arabia to support Vision 2030 ambitions

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – EQS Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Leading buildings and infrastructure engineering and advisory firm Zutari (www.Zutari.com), with over 90 years of heritage across Africa and the Middle East, is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom advances one of the world’s most ambitious transformation agendas, namely its Vision 2030. Ermis Marques, Managing Director of Zutari KSA and Director of Strategy […]

HUAWEI SOUND ULTIMATE Series: Defining a New Era of Smart In-Car Audio

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Huawei’s acoustic experts shared insights into the advanced technology chain behind the HUAWEI SOUND ULTIMATE Series, and shares the R&D journey that shaped its signature sound quality at the HUAWEI SOUND In-Car Audio Experience Event. Held at Huawei’s Shanghai Acoustics R&D Center, the event invites media guests to tour the labs and experience the system first-hand […]

XRG’s Grand Energy Deals Unravel Under Regulatory and Commercial Strain

Abu Dhabi’s XRG, the ambitious investment arm of ADNOC, has abandoned its US$18.7–19 billion bid to acquire Australia’s Santos Ltd after failing to agree on key commercial terms, while its takeover attempt of German chemicals firm Covestro AG faces serious threats from an EU competition and subsidy probe. The Santos takeover fell apart largely over valuation disagreements and tax liabilities, according to people familiar with the negotiations. […]

GCC Taps Just 2% of Global Green FDI Despite Solar Cost Edge

Greenlogue/AP Gulf Cooperation Council nations captured only about $24 billion in green foreign direct investment out of more than $1 trillion globally between 2020 and 2024, even though six of the ten least expensive solar-power projects worldwide are hosted in the GCC, a Strategy& Middle East analysis finds. Saudi Arabia received $12.6 billion of that inflow, Oman $8.9 billion, with the United Arab Emirates drawing smaller but […]

Hang Lung Celebrates 65th Anniversary with “Throwback Causeway Days” Exhibition

Fashion Walk exhibition commemorates the Company’s enduring legacy in Causeway Bay HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) announced the launch of “Throwback Causeway Days,” a curated streetscape exhibition celebrating the Company’s 65th Anniversary at Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay. Since its founding on September 13, […]

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Building an international hub for business, investment and new industries

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, in his 2025 Policy Address announced yesterday (September 17) set out a range of measures to diversify Hong Kong’s economy and reinforce the city’s status as an international hub for business, investment and new industrialisation. “Backed by strong national support and a high degree of global connectivity, Hong Kong […]

Chimpanzees Routinely Ingest Alcohol Through Fermented Fruit

Wild chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park and Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park consume enough ethanol from naturally fermenting fruit to equal around 14 grams a day—roughly two standard alcoholic drinks for a human of similar size. That is the finding of a new study published in Science Advances, offering fresh support for the “drunken monkey” hypothesis, which argues that human attraction to alcohol has deep evolutionary […]

UAE Joins 14-Nation Coalition for Open Trade Push

Abu Dhabi has become the newest member of a 14-country initiative called the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership, a coalition committed to defending “open and free” trade in response to rising global protectionism. The partnership, unveiled with a joint declaration, seeks to tackle barriers that impede cross-border commerce, amplify foreign direct investment, and ensure that trade rules are inclusive and transparent. Its launch reflects growing concern […]

ADNOC-led Bid for Santos Collapses over Unresolved Commercial Terms

Shares in Santos plunged by up to 13.6% as the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company-backed XRG consortium formally withdrew its A$36.4 billion takeover offer, stating it could not reach agreement with Santos on critical commercial terms.

The consortium, which includes ADQ and Carlyle alongside XRG, had proposed A$8.89 per share in June, equivalent to US$5.76 at the time. Santos had adjusted that for a dividend and told XRG on Monday that it was prepared to accept US$5.626 per share.

This marks the third unsuccessful major offer for Santos over seven years, including a rejected bid from Harbour Energy in 2018 and abandoned merger talks with Woodside Energy. Analysts warn that repeated deal failures erode investor confidence in the company’s ability to seal a large-scale acquisition.

Investor concern was immediately reflected in the market. Santos shares dropped to A$6.61 in early trading, their lowest level since June 10, as the premium embedded in the bid evaporated. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was marginally down.

Analysts and banks responded by downgrading the stock. Jarden cut its rating from “overweight” to “underweight”, lowering its 12-month target from A$8.40 to A$7.05 per share. turn0news10turn0search1turn0search2

Santos leadership emphasised its strong project pipeline, pointing to the Barossa gas project in northern Australia and the Pikka oil venture in Alaska as key future growth drivers. Company chair Keith Spence reiterated that Santos has a clear strategy to generate cash, reward shareholders, reinvest in infrastructure and grow production while maintaining safety and reliability.

XRG stated that a “combination of factors, when considered collectively, have impacted the Consortium’s assessment of its indicative offer”, including inability to agree on terms under the Scheme Implementation Agreement. Among sticking points was the demand that the consortium assume certain regulatory and tax-risk obligations, which XRG considered unacceptable.

QS World University Rankings 2026: NUS Business School MBA ranked No. 1 in Asia for third consecutive year

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is ranked first in Asia for the third year in a row in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings 2026. The NUS MBA programme rose two places to 23rd worldwide, achieving its highest-ever global position in an evaluation pool that expanded by almost […]

How Henk Diepbrink Went from Law Enforcement to International Entrepreneurship

Henk Diepbrink never set out to follow the path laid before him. Growing up in the Netherlands in a family that had little, he was told more than once that poverty was a destiny. Where these words may be the truth for others, it was not for Henk. For him, it became his fuel. Entrepreneurship His first serious step into adulthood came in uniform. As a police officer […]

MTN Accelerates AI Infrastructure Drive with $240M Nigeria Hub, Eyes Global Partners

Johannesburg – MTN Group has moved to broaden Africa’s AI infrastructure by initiating plans to build a network of data centres across its 16 markets, partly self-financed and partly through collaborations with U. S. and European technology firms. CEO Ralph Mupita told Bloomberg the company aims to finalise these partnerships before year-end. The first facility under this rollout is a $240 million, 9-megawatt data centre in Nigeria, […]

Dangote Refinery’s Gasoline Cargo Hits U.S. Shores

Vitol and Sunoco have taken delivery of the first U. S.-bound gasoline shipment from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, marking a milestone in its global trade profile. The cargo, about 320,000 barrels, was loaded aboard the tanker Gemini Pearl, purchased from Mocoh Oil by Vitol and mostly resold to Sunoco, and discharged at Sunoco’s Linden facility in New York Harbor. Dangote’s refinery, the largest single-train facility in Africa with […]

Saudi Arabia’s Humain in Advanced Talks With Global PE Players

Saudi Arabia’s AI company Humain is engaged in detailed negotiations with leading private equity and investment firms, including Blackstone Inc. and BlackRock Inc., over a major funding alliance aimed at strengthening its data centre infrastructure and other AI-related operation capacities. Key participants say the deal size could run into the billions of dollars. Humain, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund and chaired by Crown […]