He will continue to lead strategy for brands at MullenLowe Lintas Group as its group chief strategy officer...

https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/mullenlowe-group-promotes-s-subramanyeswar-as-chief-strategy-officer-for-apac/2244996/

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[Daily Trust] The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has lauded the Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank's enhancement of its Intra-African Trade Initiatives as it prepares for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030463.html

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[This Day] Chuks Okocha reports that for the second time in less than two months, two important organs of the PDP have passed a vote of confidence on the national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus and members of his NWC...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030466.html

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The TL;DR version is: there is no such thing as a free lunch...

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/facebook-starts-sending-iphone-users-notice-to-help-educate-them-about-benefits-of-personalised-advertisements/2244998/

#financialexpress

Buckingham Palace had previously confirmed that Camilla will be called the Princess Consort...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/tom-parker-bowles-says-no-decision-yet-if-mother-camilla-will-called-queen-1689971

Gilles Berdin's 'Sharing a Bottle' book seriesGilles Berdin's 'Sharing a Bottle' book series...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2021/05/03/the-modest-author-who-chronicles-great-french-winemakers/

#ForbesBusinessNews

A newly updated SEO and digital marketing service has been launched by Web Marketing Solutions in Oklahoma City. They strive to provide clients with the best ROI on their internet marketing campaigns.Moore, United States, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Web Marketing Solutions, located in Oklahoma...

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/05/03/2221138/0/en/Oklahoma-City-Small-Business-SEO-Google-Search-Expert-Ranking-Services-Launch.html

#GlobeNewswire

Shares were higher in Europe on Monday after a retreat in Asia, where some markets including those in Tokyo and Shanghai were closed for holidays. London was also closed for the May Day holiday. Hong Kong and Seoul declined while Paris and Frankfurt advanced. U.S. futures were higher. Oil prices ...

https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210503-2432828

#TheChinaPost

[allAfrica] It's one full year since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, which has since claimed millions of victims and changed the way in which we live our lives forever. And whilst some of the immediate consequences of the pandemic have been starkly evident, others have remained less apparent -- ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030424.html

#AllAfricaNews

EchoVera announces a technology solution for accounts payable that integrates with popular ERPs and helps organizations eliminate the manual data entry of vendor invoices.Toronto, Canada, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
EchoVera, an accounts payable solutions provider, has announced an invoice OCR...

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/05/03/2221139/0/en/OCR-Invoice-Scanning-Software-for-Accounts-Payable-Integrates-with-Popular-ERPs.html

#GlobeNewswire

Total (NYSE: TOT) has signed an agreement with WPD to acquire a 23 percent interest in Yunlin Holding GmbH...

https://www.rigzone.com/news/total_buys_taiwan_windfarm_stake-03-may-2021-165321-article/?rss=true

#rigzone

West Bengal Election Result 2021: Prashant Kishor's prediction proved true as the TMC stifled the BJP to just 77 seats...

https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/west-bengal-election-result-2021-four-mps-dozen-mlas-modis-cult-bjps-plan-to-conquer-mamata-banerjees-citadel-fell-flat-on-its-face/2244973/

#TheFinancialExpress

Some of the populous states such as the states of Maharashtra, Karnakata, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal which are reporting a rapid increase in Covid cases, have already implemented or extended the lockdown...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/covid-19-second-wave-lockdown-in-delhi-maharashtra-west-bengal-goa-details/2244978/

#TheFinancialExpress

[This Day] Chemical and Allied Products (CAP)Plc, one of Nigeria's leading paints and coatings companies, has taken steps to secure alternative raw material sources to mitigate against further disruption in raw materials supply...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030426.html

#AllAfricaNews

[SAnews.gov.za] School safety will come under the microscope when Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and MECs meet to discuss matters affecting the sector this week...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030427.html

#AllAfricaNews

These days, no country comes close to China in terms of skyscraper construction. These days, no country comes close to China in terms of skyscraper construction...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2021/05/03/the-top-countries-for-skyscraper-construction-in-2020-infographic/

#ForbesBusinessNews

Despite the still-raging coronavirus pandemic, believers marked the most important religious holiday in the Russian Orthodox Church...

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/05/03/in-photos-orthodox-easter-celebrations-across-russia-a73807

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[Egypt Online] Minister of Transport Kamel el Wazir has urged action to complete implementation of a high-speed electric train project linking Cairo's Helwan district and the Red Sea city of Ain el Sokhna while passing through the New Capital...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030397.html

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[Egypt Online] Environment Minister Yassmin Fouad decided on Sunday to close all central protectorates during Sham el Nessim celebrations as part of the state's strategy to curb the coronavirus spread as well as maintain the safety of its citizens...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030398.html

#AllAfricaNews

[Egypt Online] The Higher Education Ministry raised on Sunday the state of alert at all university hospitals and emergency departments across the nation on the occasion of Sham el Nessim...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030399.html

#AllAfricaNews

Edward Sheldon has been investing in stocks for 20 years and, in that time, has experienced (and learnt) a lot. Here are his top stock market tips today.
The post After 20 years of buying stocks, here are my top stock market investing tips appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

A little over 20 ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/03/after-20-years-of-buying-stocks-here-are-my-top-stock-market-investing-tips/

#TheMotleyFoolUK

Though off their 2021 highs, 3D printing stocks have been strong performers throughout the first four months of the year. The ARK3D Printing ETF (PRNT )has been driving higher as well...

https://etfdb.com/disruptive-technology-channel/3d-printing-witnessing-renaissance/

#etfdb

* Households in wealthy nations amassed record savingswill they spend it? * Nearly two-thirds of Americans are optimistic on direction of US, poll finds * Warren Buffett says US economy is red hot with rising inflation risk * Verizon is considering selling AOL and Yahoo remnants * Eurozone ...

http://www.capitalspectator.com/macro-briefing-3-may-2021/

#TheCapitalSpectator

Momentum investing and regional banks appear to be joined at the hip. To continue playing this strength in the second quarter of 2021, investors can look at the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT). IAT seeks to track the investment results of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Regional Banks Index. The ...

https://www.etftrends.com/equity-etf-channel/regional-banking-etfs-arent-slowing/

#ETFTrends

Anthony Bridgerton enjoys his time at a horse race with his love interest in set photos from the Netflix series...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/first-look-simone-ashley-kate-sharma-bridgerton-season-2-1689968

Calgary-based Canadian Life Insurance Guides (+1-888-709-1001) have launched the latest version of 'Money Back Life Insurance ' program for clients seeking life insurance protection that pays you back if you survive the policy.Calgary, Canada, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Canadian Life ...

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/05/03/2221132/0/en/Money-Back-Life-Insurance-Pays-Out-When-You-Survive-the-Coverage-Period.html

#GlobeNewswire

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- As of May 3, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,565,548 while over12,401,980 vaccinations have been administered across the continent...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030411.html

#AllAfricaNews

Epic Games, the maker of popular video gameFortnite, says the tech giant Apple is a monopoly abusing its power, with theApp Store raking in billions of dollarsthrough commissions paid by developers.The closely-watched federal antitrust trial kicks off this Monday in California andis expected to last...

https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business-daily/20210503-apple-to-defend-model-against-epic-games-in-closely-watched-antitrust-battle

#france24

[Govt of SA] The Department of Public Enterprises welcomes the notice of substantial implementation filed by the Business Rescue Practitioners. This signals the exit o the BRPs at the South African Airways SOC Ltd since the process started in December 2019...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030374.html

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article author:Arab NewsAuthor:Mon, 2021-05-03 11:42
DUBAI: Global Islamic finance is expected to grow by 10 to 12 percent over the next year on the back of stronger sukuk issuances and continued industry standardization, S&P Global said in a report.
Financing growth in Saudi Arabia will remain ...

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1852826/business-economy

#ArabNews

[New Zimbabwe] Some parents and guardians in Bulawayo are up in arms with some school authorities in the country's second largest city who continue to demand feeding levy when their children were no longer being provided with any food within the concerned schools...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030381.html

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Regional Express sparked the discount war by slashing price of thousands of fares on busy routeA price war has erupted between domestic airlines, with tickets for flights between Melbourne and Sydney selling for as low as $39.Qantas budget airline Jetstar, Virgin and Regional Express (Rex) have put ...

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/may/03/airline-price-war-drives-melbourne-to-sydney-fares-down-to-39-in-bid-to-boost-domestic-tourism

#theguardian

[New Zimbabwe] Outspoken Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions president Peter Mutasa says ordinary Zimbabweans living in the current Zanu PF led regime were now worse that animals...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030383.html

#AllAfricaNews

Investors are betting that interest in decentralized finance applications will propel Ethereum's growth.

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Ether hit a new record above $3,000 for the first time on Monday.
Investors are betting interest in decentralized finance applications will propel Ethereums growth.
...

https://www.businessinsider.com/ethereum-price-record-all-time-high-3000-milestone-bitcoin-gains-2021-5

#BusinessInsider

Rafael Nadal was not at his best as he fought his way to the title at the Barcelona Open which included a three hour 38 minute final against Stefanos Tsitsipas...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/rafael-nadal-takes-confidence-madrid-masters-after-gruelling-barcelona-triumph-1689973

HONG KONG, May 3 Asian markets mostly fell today following a soft lead from Wall Street, hit by profit-taking and lingering inflation worries. With bourses closed in Japan and China for holidays most of the week, traders were easing back from...

Pedestrians walk past an electric quotation board ...

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2021/05/03/asian-markets-mostly-down-as-inflation-concerns-persist/1971300

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 Malaysia must lay a strong foundation to support the new wave of digitalisation, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of the digital economy and opened up opportunities for a variety of new...

A bird's-eye view of Kuala Lumpur July 8, 2020. ...

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2021/05/03/mdec-malaysia-needs-solid-foundation-to-support-new-wave-digitalisation/1971304

#TheMalayMailMoney

Transformation of any region is based on the nature of challenges the region presents to its people. Opportunities emerge from challenges and there is no dearth of the same in the Union Territory of JK...

https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/jks-unstoppable-march-to-progress/2244957/

#TheFinancialExpress

Monday's Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore is postponed after two KKR players test positive for Covid-19...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/56969403

#BBCNews

[New Zimbabwe] Little known opposition Ma'at Zimbabwe leader Neferkare Nembaware says his party has all the credentials to dislodge MDC as the country's main opposition...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030311.html

#AllAfricaNews

Plunge In Bankers' Business Travel Unlikely To Improve, Despite COVID Re-Opening

In the aftermath of Covid-19, business travel for bankers is still expected to plunge. It's great news for banks, who will save money on travel costs, and less than stellar news for airlines, who rely on business ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/business-travel-bankers-expected-plunge-despite-covid-re-opening

#ZeroHedge

[New Zimbabwe] MDC Alliance top politician Job Sikhala has accused Zanu PF of plotting to introduce laws that could see party leader Nelson Chamisa and deputy Tendai Biti frozen out of the 2023 elections...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030325.html

#AllAfricaNews

[New Zimbabwe] As the Covid-19 global pandemic continues to ravage parts of the country, threatening livelihoods, persons with disabilities have suffered heavily, considering their unique challenges...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105030330.html

#AllAfricaNews

The billionaires include tycoon Mikhail Fridman, Alfa Bank Group head Peter Aven and real estate magnate Shalva Chigirinsky...

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/05/03/russian-billionaires-rosneft-sue-over-book-on-putins-rise-ft-a73809

#TheMoscowTimes