U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in 10 weeks, due to the biggest weekly increase in gas rigs since October 2016, energy services firm Baker Hughes Co said in its closely followed report on Friday.
Singapore's central bank will announce improved tax incentives in July to recognise the charitable contributions of family offices - companies that manage wealthy families' assets, a senior minister said on Friday.
Mexico's president said on Thursday officials had signed a deal with Grupo Mexico to compensate the conglomerate for the state taking over a section of railway it operates in southern Mexico, lifting the firm's shares by more than 4%.
The owners of UAE-based budget retailer Brands For Less Group (BFL Group) are considering selling a minority stake in the business to investors, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
U.S. crypto firm Ripple has bought Switzerland-based crypto custody firm Metaco for $250 million, in its first major acquisition, Ripple said on Wednesday.