Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff sees major shift in business software

Salesforce's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marc Benioff is witnessing a major shift in global business software segment. He said the enterprise software space is moving towards more smarter and more predictive software.


China aims 7% economic growth in 2016

China is targeting seven percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for 2016. The Chinese government is keen on real growth prospects over restructuring exercise this year, while avoiding inflating debt or asset bubbles.

Egyptian Billionaire Naguib Sawiris Will Finalize Acquisition of CI Capital Holding by the End of March

The acquisition will create a second largest investment bank in Egypt. Sawiris acquired CI Capital Holding with its investment arm, Orascom Telecom Media and Technology.

Nigerian investment inflow falls by N2.3tn over the past three years

Nigerian investment flow in the previous three years has declined as a result of economic slowdown in the country. Investors lost their confidence in Nigerian economy citing global oil slump.


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John Longworth, director general of British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) announced his resignation on Sunday. He was suspended before for publicly showing his support of Britain to exit European Union.
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