Walmart is preparing to Create its own Crypto
Walmart is setting foot in the world of crypto and NFTs, filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveal. The retail giant is keen to join the metaverse, with documents showing they intend to make and sell virtual goods such as electronics, toys and sporting goods. Walmart’s cryptocur
IsDB carried out Cataract Campaigns in Niger
As part of the celebration of the International Day of the Elderly, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) and the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs of Niger launched three cataract surgery campaigns in the regions of Dosso, Kon
The IRS sets Sights on NFT Investors
The NFT market has ballooned to $44 billion and now the U.S. government wants its share of the profits. Investors and creators of NFTs face billions of dollars in taxes and rates as high as 37%, according to tax experts. Internal Revenue Service officials who deal with tax evaders say they are geari
GM Africa & Middle East Announces New Executive Appointments
General Motors Africa & Middle East is proud to be a forerunner in ushering in the future of mobility across the region and has today announced updates to its Executive Team to support its vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. These changes are in immediate effect. Sajed S
Musk says Dogecoin can be used to buy Tesla Merchandise
The price of dogecoin jumped more than 15% on Friday before paring gains after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company began accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for some merchandise. Only a small number of items were buyable with the cryptocurrency, which originally started life as a joke co
IsDB carried out Cataract Treatment Campaigns in Chad under AFAB
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) in partnership with the Ministry of Health in Chad carried out two cataract treatment campaigns under the second phase (Generation II) of the Alliance to Fight Avoidable Blindness (AFAB). In this regard, two c
Sika posts Highest ever Annual Sales of US $ 9.98 B
Construction chemicals maker Sika AG reported a 17.3% rise in 2021 sales, boosted by a raft of acquisitions and the upturn in the building industry after pandemic closures the year before. The Swiss company, whose products are used to reinforce and water-proof concrete, said full-year sales rose to
Chinese Police strikes Walmart for Violating Cybersecurity Laws
Chinese authorities strike Walmart for allegedly violating cybersecurity laws, local media reported, the latest trouble for the U.S. retailer that is already a target of accusations in the country for supposedly stopping sales of products from Xinjiang. Police in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhe
Wall Street loves China more than ever
Despite political tensions and Beijing’s regulatory crackdowns last year, banks and money managers desperately want to compete in China. Some U.S. politicians have been calling for companies to back away from China, over concerns about national security and human rights. But JPMorgan, Morga
China Regulator recovers US $ 47 B in Funds after Audit Review
China’s auditing regulator said officials should “keep their eyes open” when conducting audits, after recovering more than 300 billion yuan ($47.04 billion) in government funds, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.