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Chinese drone maker United Aircraft eyes IPO, targets 30% overseas revenue
Company could list in Hong Kong or mainland China in 2027 or 2028IPO would fund research and development for new modelsExpects to deliver more than 10,000 drones this year, up from over 3,000 in 2025Looking at Middle East and Southeast Asia for international growthBy Julie Zhu SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (R...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
AstraZeneca Begins Trading On The NYSE
Feb 2 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca PLC AZN.L:ASTRAZENECA PLC - ASTRAZENECA BEGINS TRADING ON NYSEASTRAZENECA PLC - ASTRAZENECA BEGINS TRADING ON NYSEASTRAZENECA: CONFIDENCE IN REACHING ITS 2030 AMBITION TO GROW ANNUAL REVENUE TO $80BN AND LAUNCH 20 NEW MEDICINES.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Pepkor Holdings Reports Q1 Group Revenue From Continuing Operations Of R29.9 Billion
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pepkor Holdings Ltd PPHJ.J:JSE: PPH - PEP04 - VOLUNTARY TRADING UPDATE FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025PEPKOR HOLDINGS LTD - Q1FY26 GROUP REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCREASED BY 12.9% TO R29.9 BILLIONPEPKOR HOLDINGS LTD: PERFORMANCE BENEFITED FROM A SUCCESSFUL BA...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
BlueFive Capital closes $3 billion Onyx Fund I targeting US, Europe tech investments
DUBAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - BlueFive Capital closed its $3 billion Onyx Fund I, it said on Monday, targeting opportunistic technology and growth investments in the U.S. and Europe.The fund, which is registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, will focus on investments in artificial intelligence, biote...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Russia's Medvedev says expiry of New START should alarm the world
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said that if the New START treaty expired with no replacement then the world should be alarmed that the biggest nuclear powers had no limits for probably the first time since the early 1970s. "I don'...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Russia will not accept NATO-member forces in Ukraine, Medvedev says
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A proposal by European powers to deploy NATO-member troops in Ukraine as part of a proposed security guarantee and peace deal are unacceptable for Russia, said Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council."What kind of guarantee can we talk about if...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
PRESS DIGEST-Wall Street Journal - February 2
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- A KKR KKR.N consortium is nearing a deal to buy a Singapore-based global data center provider ST Telemedia Global Data Centres that would val...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Germany closer to US than China despite recent tensions, foreign minister says
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Germany is "not in equidistance" from the United States and China, and will always be closer to Washington despite recent tensions, German foreign minister Johann Wadephul said in Singapore on Monday. At a lecture hosted by the International...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
EV maker Polestar secures $400 million equity funding
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Polestar PSNY.O said on Monday it has secured a $400 million equity investment from Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose entity consolidated by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank.This follows an equity investment worth $3...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Russia does not want a global conflict, Medvedev says
Medvedev says Russia is 'not crazy'Medvedev says claims of a Russian threat to Greenland are falseMedvedev By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, a senior Kremlin security official, said in remarks released for publication on Monday that the world was getting very...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Supply snags, political turmoil undercut aviation growth
Major gathering of aviation leaders on eve of Singapore AirshowOfficials warn of supply shortages, geopolitical pressuresUS President Trump's comments on aircraft certification last week raised alarmBy Julie Zhu, Tim Hepher and Joe Brock SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Aviation leaders tackled b...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
EV maker Polestar secures $400 million equity funding
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Polestar PSNY.O said on Monday it has secured a $400 million equity investment from Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose entity consolidated by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Rural Thai voters shift old loyalties, testing Pheu Thai's populist machine
Thailand to go to the polls on February 8Ex-PM and main backer of Pheu Thai party now in jailPheu Thai weakening churning vote-rich farm beltVoters says choosing candidates, instead of party loyaltyBy Panu Wongcha-um UBON RATCHATHANI, Thailand, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Rubber farmer Pinittaya Boonlieng ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Polestar Announces Equity Financing Of USD 400 Million
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC PSNY.O:POLESTAR ANNOUNCES EQUITY FINANCING OF USD 400 MILLIONPOLESTAR: FOLLOWING CLOSING OF TRANSACTION WITH SUMITOMO MITSUI & STANDARD CHARTERED, NEITHER WILL OWN MORE THAN 10% OF CO'S EQUITYReuters
Mon, Feb 2
Sanofi's genetic disorder drug shows mixed results in late-stage trials
Experimental drug venglustat helps improve neurological symptoms for Gaucher disease patientsDrug fails on key goal in Fabry disease trial Sanofi plans to discuss data, next steps with regulatory authorities By Bhanvi SatijaLONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi SASY.PA said on Monday tha...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Fernandez overwhelmingly wins Costa Rica presidency as populist project secures new term
Fernandez leads with 48.51% of votes, Ramos follows with 33.32%Fernandez's party projected to gain majority in CongressConcerns over rising crime influence voter sentimentBy Alexander Villegas and Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Right-wing populist Laura Fernandez won a commanding ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Peoples Financial Q4 net income falls on securities loss
OverviewBank holding company's Q4 net income fell due to strategic securities portfolio repositioningAdjusted EPS and net income for Q4 missed analyst expectationsNet interest margin improved to 3.6% for Q4 2025OutlookPeoples expects to recover after-tax loss from securities sale within 10 month...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
