Acquisition of pharmacy chain would see the prominent national retailer significantly expand its healthcare operations

But inflation has surged to the worst level in years, with essentials such as fuel, food and soap last week rising above 18% year on year

The recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases also hampered monthly ticket sales, according to China Movie Data Information Network

New report from the Economist Intelligence Unit puts Singapore up two places in its index to joint second with Paris

“State-centric approach” adds to the risks of increased politicisation and a decoupling from international technical measures, EU chamber warns

The authors say an update curtails the growth rate in ethereum supply and reduces the risk that token issuance eventually outpaces demand

Bank of Japan under pressure to shift from its cautious approach towards issuing a CBDC, as minister talks of 'security risk' of other countries issuing digital currencies

The move could deepen the crisis at one of China’s most indebted developers, which has also reportedly lost control of US-listed Nam Thai property group.

The price increases are among the first signals that the new Omicron variant could cause supply-side pressures and commodity price rises

Travellers from 10 African nations, including South Africa, will be prevented from re-entering the country "for the time being" even if they are legal residents.

The Reserve Bank is also discussing the potential for a Central Bank Digital Currency to be issued along with banknotes

A Global Wind Energy Council report says offshore wind has the biggest growth potential of any renewable energy technology