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Singapore struggles to establish broader Islamic finance market

Singapore's aim to set up an Islamic finance market in the region has suffered a setback as only one institution issued an Islamic bond this year, raising only USD 150 million.

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Telal Al-Baraka Holding appoints Saudi Kuwait Finance House financial advisor for leading projects

Telal Al-Baraka Holding Group has inked a strategic agreement with Saudi Kuwaiti Finance House.

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Telal Al-Baraka Holding appoints Saudi Kuwait Finance House financial advisor for leading projects

Telal Al-Baraka Holding Group has inked a strategic agreement with Saudi Kuwaiti Finance House.

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Why bananas aren't just for eating

On the fertile farmlands of Uganda's Kasese district, miles and miles of lush banana plantations dot the green landscape. This is one of the biggest banana growing areas in the east-central African country, where most people make a living through subsistence farming.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Feeling ill? Doctor is just a click away

In parts of rural China, private health can be a very public affair.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stellar U.S. jobs data boosts dollar and stocks

* U.S. non-farm payrolls jump in September * U.S. futures rise, dollar hits 4-year high * Europe bounces but equities globally head for big weekly loss * Dollar bulls had been counting on a pick-up in hiring * Oil, gold fall, extend losses after recent...
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