Eni SpA and its partners have made a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with the third-phase development of Côte d’Ivoire’s biggest hydrocarbon discovery. Phase 3 of Baleine, discovered about 5 years ago off the Atlantic coast of the West African country, will increase the field’s oil production from 60,000 to 150,000 barrels per day and natural gas output from 80 to 200 million cubic feet a day, according to a press release by the Italian state-controlled energy major. “All gas produced will be allocated to the domestic market, contributing to Côte d’Ivoire’s energy needs, expanding electricity generation and supporting…
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A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based company reportedly hired and transited hundreds of Colombian private military contractors to Sudan in support of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report released on Monday.The recruitment of Colombian private military contractors further demonstrates the UAE’s role in providing military support to the RSF, which has been repeatedly accused of atrocities in Sudan, said Mausi Segun, executive director of the Africa Division at HRW. Since 2024, Abu Dhabi-based security company Global Security Services Group (GSSP) has hired hundreds of Colombian private contractors to send to Sudan. Recruitment efforts are…
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Published on 27/05/2026 – 10:32 GMT+2 French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette closed its first flagship shop in China on Wednesday 27 May, thirteen years after it opened. The group said the decision was due to a decline in sales in recent years. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the luxury market experienced strong growth in the mid-2010s, boosted in particular by the rise of the middle class, Covid-19 and the severe property crisis marked a decisive turning point, abruptly curbing Chinese domestic consumption and forcing the sector to adapt to new economic realities. “We have seen a decade of growth in the…
GUANGZHOU, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guided by the ONE GAC 2.0 global strategy, GAC has entered a new phase of accelerated global expansion. Over the past two years, GAC’s overseas sales have nearly tripled, earning the trust of over 400,000 overseas users. GAC not only builds world-class vehicles but also sets new service benchmarks globally. Guided by its “Service First, Customer First” philosophy, GAC International upholds its commitment to “In Local, For Local” and continues to implement the GAC INTERNATIONAL Sales Service Standard System (GSSW) service standard across overseas markets, building a service system that meets consistent global standards while…
Major French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette closed its first China flagship branch on Wednesday, over a decade after opening, pointing to sluggish domestic consumption and shifting spending habits. A steady stream of shoppers browsed for last-minute deals as employees packed away unsold merchandise and mannequins on the penultimate day of Galeries Lafayette operations in Beijing, which has been open for 13 years, AFP journalists saw. The six-floor emporium three kilometres (1.8 miles) west of the Forbidden City was being emptied of handbags, clothing, shoes and children’s toys before it locked up indefinitely. “Don’t be sad, this is not goodbye forever,” the…
Through its expanded convention ambassador programme, Hong Kong (pictured) is capturing new business by helping mainland Chinese associations internationalise their events The Hong Kong Convention Ambassador programme, a network of distinguished business leaders championing the city for global meetings and conventions, is now carving new pathways for mainland Chinese associations looking to expand internationally. Since expanding the programme two years ago to include mainland Chinese ambassadors, Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) has secured two meetings that were previously only ever held in China – the 15th China Chest Pain Centers Congress, which took place in April, and the We4Vet…
Wednesday May 27, 2026 Somali minister says partnership with Türkiye could support economic growth and energy security Somalia expects positive results by the end of the year from offshore oil and gas drilling operations with Türkiye and is also looking to deepen cooperation with Ankara in the mining sector, Somali Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Dahir Shire Mohamed said. Somalia and Türkiye have moved into a new phase of their energy partnership after completing seismic surveys off the Somali coast and beginning deepwater drilling operations, Mohamed told Anadolu. “The cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye on hydrocarbons is now entering the…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Culture Minister Fadli Zon announced that the new national history book titled ‘Sejarah Indonesia: Dinamika Kebangsaan dalam Arus Global’ (Indonesian History: National Dynamics in Global Currents) is slated for publication this coming August.”It has actually been written, but we are currently refining its layout and visual design. Hopefully, it will be available in August,” Fadli Zon said after performing the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.Fadli assured that the book will be fully accessible to the general public once it is officially released.The book’s general editor, Singgih Tri Sulistiyono,…
Japan – Loft Dynamics, a leader in virtual reality flight training solutions, has achieved FTD Level 7 qualification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for its Airbus H125 TXi VR simulator installed at Nakanihon Air’s headquarters at Nagoya Airport — marking the first FTD Level 7-qualified VR helicopter simulator in Japan and Loft Dynamics’ first simulator installation in the Asia-Pacific region.JCAB joins the FAA and EASA in qualifying Loft Dynamics’ VR flight training system, making it the third major aviation authority to certify the technology at the highest helicopter FTD qualification level.Nakanihon Air, one of Japan’s largest helicopter operators…