Semafor· Jan 19, 2026Absa executive calls for more banking partnerships to meet infrastructure goals The era of individual banks single-handedly underwriting large projects is effectively over, said Charles Russon.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026Qatari group in talks for stakes in Syrian banks The deals would mark the first foreign acquisition of banks since the change of regime in Damascus in late 2024.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026Jerusalem VC looks to ‘go bigger’ in Dubai, post-Gaza JVP sees AI as crucial to spurring economic cooperation with the UAE.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026Kenya launches $824M pipeline IPO amid transparency fears The country’s first IPO since 2015 is part of a bid to fund infrastructure projects.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026China's birthrate falls to lowest level on record China’s demographic issue is especially acute, with a growing cohort of retirees and a shrinking number of workers.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026China risks two-track economy as growth booms and real estate slumps While China’s exports have so far weathered US tariffs, anemic domestic consumption and a faltering real estate sector are weighing on growth.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026Falling wine sales attributed to rise in living alone Prices have fallen in line with decreasing demand: One bottle of Bordeaux retails for less than €2 in France.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026Analysts paint bright picture for US economy in 2026 Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal increased their estimates for growth in both 2025 and 2026.
Semafor· Jan 19, 2026Davos opens with fresh direction under Blackrock CEO BlackRock boss Larry Fink has taken over the reins of the annual global gathering in the Swiss mountains.
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