Sources: PC Magazine
Saudi Arabia and Syria sign agreements covering a joint low-cost carrier, a new international airport in Aleppo, and a US$1 billion telecommunications project as part of broader investment efforts following the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria. 2026-02-7
Egypt signs renewable energy agreements worth US$1.8 billion with China and Norway. 2026-01-11
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts a deficit of US$1 trillion next year, up from the previous estimate of $892 billion. 2019-08-21
The U.S. Government announces a 25% import tariff on US$50 billion of Chinese goods with "industrially significant technology". A full list of affected products will be published on June 15. Investment restrictions and enhanced export controls are to be announced on June 30. 2018-05-29
US retailer Walmart acquires a 77% controlling stake in Flipkart, India's largest online shop, for US$16 billion. 2018-05-9
American superhero film "Avengers: Infinity War" becomes the fastest film to make US$1 billion worldwide, in just eleven days. 2018-05-7
"Star Trek Into Darkness" earns an estimated US$70.6 million during its opening weekend in the US and Canada. 2013-05-19
The United States government paves the way for expanded exportation of natural gas by approving a US$10 billion facility in Texas. 2013-05-17
Costa Cruises is fined US$1.3 million in lieu of criminal charges relating to the "Costa Concordia" cruise ship disaster last year. 2013-04-10
A group of Asian finance ministers announce a new US$700 million bond fund to promote the issuance of local bonds because of the guarantee the new funds would provide potential investors. 2010-05-2