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Bloomberg Russia is sending more natural gas to Europe than ever before as a blast of Arctic air lifted demand for heat and electricity, underlining the region’s dependence on its eastern neighbour. The freeze severely tested Europe’s energy network over the past week. Spot gas prices tripled to a record, drawing in more Russian supplies by pipeline and prompting a ...

TOKYO / Reuters ExxonMobil Corp has declared force majeure on exports from its Papua New Guinea liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, which has been shut since a powerful earthquake, an industry source familiar with the matter said. At least 31 people were killed by the 7.5 magnitude quake, and Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has declared a state of emergency across ...

Bloomberg President Donald Trump set the stage for a trade war after slapping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, daring other countries to retaliate and leading the European Union to warn that it would target iconic American brands. Hours after Trump tweeted that “trade wars are good, and easy to win,” European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the bloc is ...

Bloomberg Mothercare Plc has started talks with its lenders seeking a reprieve on debt terms amid challenging market conditions that have left it needing to borrow more. The UK-based childrenswear retailer will need to draw on existing debt facilities up to their limits while it seeks new financing in the next financial year, it said in a statement. HSBC Holdings ...

Bloomberg UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s vision for post-Brexit Britain would see some industries stay aligned with EU rules—with others breaking free entirely. Her plan could change how banks operate as well as raise costs for holidaymakers using their smartphones. Below are some key takeaways from her speech in central London. Financial Services UK-based banks and other financial services companies will ...

Bloomberg The Dutch IPO drought is over. With at least four confirmed initial public offerings in Amsterdam, 2018 is already looking twice as busy as all of 2017. Alfen Beheer BV, which makes charging stations for electrical vehicles, became the third company this week to announce its intention to list in Amsterdam, joining merchant bank NIBC Holding NV and wholesaler ...

Bloomberg The auto industry is warning that US sales declines, which have become routine over the past year, may continue thanks to the tariffs President Donald Trump plans to slap on steel and aluminum imports. Toyota Motor Corp., which plans to build a new $1.6 billion factory in Alabama with Mazda Motor Corp., said the administration’s decision will “adversely impact” ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, prioritises the socio-economic stability of citizens and residents. His Highness’ comments came as he chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting in ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bogota Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018, which will pave the way for stronger investment and trade ties between Dubai and the city-region of Bogota, Colombia. The MoU was signed by ...

DUBAI / Reuters Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj has suspended fundraising for a new $6 billion fund, sources familiar with the matter said, as the firm began a review of its business following a dispute with some of its investors in a healthcare fund. The fund had its first close of about $3 billion last year, but has paused fresh ...