Author: The Straits Times

The use of bamboo scaffolding has been a talking point after Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in over 60 years. While the cause is still under investigation, experts say materials used in the renovation of Wang Fuk Court likely led to the fire spreading as fast as it did.Read More

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LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Optimism in Britain’s services sector declined at the fastest pace in three years in the three months to November, hurt by ongoing cost pressures that have eroded profits, the Confederation of British Industry said on Monday. Finance minister Rachel Reeves’ annual budget on …Read More

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In 2015, Uganda established their own sovereign fund, PRIR, to be fed with oil revenues from the national oil company. The institution has since then positioned itself to follow best practices, once the revenues flow in, expected in July of 2026. We were delighted to speak with Ms. Martha Kiiza Kalema, the Team Lead for PRIR within the Bank of Uganda, about the fund’s set up and prospects.Read More

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