“FX is one of the world’s most foundational markets, traded every moment to hedge and express macro views. Unlike most traditional asset classes, FX already operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, and weekend trading activity is growing — though liquidity is not as robust outside weekday sessions. With Binance’s deep liquidity and global user base, we’re well positioned to extend continuous price discovery into the gaps that traditional FX cannot cover, giving traders a single venue to express macro views, hedge exposure, and capture opportunity around the clock,” said Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance.
Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd (“Skye”) today announced that an established Tanzanian tourism business owned by Ernest Magesa has commercially commissioned SafariOS, a conversational AI concierge named for the visitor journey — the African safari — not for a browser or an operating system. SafariOS is an independent commercial project. It is not an official product of the Confederation of African Football or AFCON PAMOJA 2027. The first release is hotel guest assistance: property information, housekeeping and room-service requests, dining and transport guidance, and a path to a person when one is needed.
China is seeing growing momentum in inbound medical tourism, driven by expanding access to innovative therapies, visa facilitation and the development of internationally oriented healthcare services. Citizens of 57 countries are currently eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy through 65 ports, while China now accounts for 33.7% of drugs in global development. In June 2026, China approved the world’s first CAR-T therapy for a solid tumor, attracting international patients seeking access to this new treatment. Dr. Hsiang said Shanghai is positioned as a gateway connecting Chinese medical innovation with global patients.
Following the successful conclusion of the UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships in Beijing, Chinese specialist outdoor footwear brand CGX is bringing the story of its CGX&OCR professional obstacle racing shoes to international audiences. The two models made their global debut on the opening day of the championships, held from 2 to 6 September, and launched in China on 7 September at RMB 1,099 per pair. The Beijing event brought together leading obstacle racers from around the world. Throughout the championship, professional athletes from multiple countries visited the CGX booth to try the new shoes and exchange feedback. Their strong interest highlighted the growing attention around obstacle racing and the demand for equipment designed for its distinctive mix of running, climbing, jumping, braking and rapid transitions.
Capital Connect now open to eligible KYC-verified individual users at VIP Level 3+, removing prior KYB-only barrier while financial qualification thresholds unchanged.
The 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum opened on September 15 in Chongqing, gathering scholars, officials and diplomatic representatives from nearly 20 countries — including Egypt, Brazil, India, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Australia and Mexico — to explore how the world’s great river civilizations can learn from one another. The forum is producing tangible cooperation, such as joint World Heritage inscriptions and new documentary initiatives. The event also launched the “A Bond between Great Rivers” international communication project to link river cities worldwide through various exchanges and collaborations.
“The Enduring Charm of Wuzhou: A Cultural Journey Through Porcelain and Tea” offers Moroccan audiences an immersive introduction to Jinhua’s cultural heritage. Held at the China Cultural Center in Rabat, the program combined live performances, demonstrations by traditional artisans, and hands-on activities to showcase Jinhua’s history, cultural traditions, and tourism offerings. Young performers from the Zhejiang Wu Opera Art Research Institute presented a classic Wu Opera piece, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience. The interactive areas devoted to Wu Opera, traditional craftsmanship, and tea culture allowed guests to experience and share Jinhua’s cultural heritage in a unique way.
CrossBoundary Energy’s (CBE) 233 MW Kamoa solar project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has achieved full-capacity grid connection and entered commercial operation. Completed just 16 months after the power purchase agreement was signed, the project sets a new delivery benchmark for large-scale solar in Africa. Powered by AIKO’s high-efficiency ABC modules, Kamoa is Africa’s first project to provide round-the-clock baseload power entirely through an integrated solar-plus-storage system.
With frequent grid outages and the rising cost of diesel and petrol for backup generators, millions of Nigerian households and small businesses are looking for a cleaner, quieter and more affordable way to stay powered. The DELTA 3 series is the answer.
Marking the first time a Chinese broadcast media institution has established a year-round, dedicated daily broadcast mechanism with an African national public broadcaster, the project leverages SABC’s television network and digital streaming platform, SABC+, bringing over 100 hours of localized Chinese programming directly to South African households since its launch in June 2026.
POWERCHINA’s wind portfolio includes the operational 500MW Amunet Gulf of Suez Wind Project and two under-construction projects: 1.1GW Gulf of Suez Wind Project and the 202.5MW Ras Ghareb Wind Project. During the construction of Amunet Wind Farm, temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, strong winds, sand erosion and complex geological conditions presented significant construction challenges. POWERCHINA optimized concrete temperature control, scheduled concrete pouring outside the hottest daytime hours, and monitored wind speeds during turbine installation. Amunet Project achieved project acceptance certificate earlier than contractual obligation and also received 2025 RoSPA Health and Safety Award.
Recently, Sungrow launched its energy storage manufacturing facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, with a planned annual production capacity of 10 GWh and operations set to begin in June 2027. The facility’s initial production will support the Sustainable Energy Valley project in Egypt’s Minya Governorate, jointly developed by the Egyptian government and Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec. Sungrow will supply 4 GWh of energy storage systems, helping advance Egypt’s renewable energy infrastructure.
Binance today announced it will begin offering options on 1,000+ selected U.S. stocks and ETFs through Nest Trading Limited, its Abu Dhabi Global Market-regulated broker-dealer. Nest Trading Limited acts as introducing broker, routing orders to Alpaca Securities LLC (dba Alpaca Clearing), a U.S.-registered self-clearing broker-dealer, for execution, clearing, settlement, and custody.
Pepperstone, a global online trading provider serving clients in more than 160 countries, has appointed Andrew Turnbull as Head of Africa, strengthening its focus on one of the world’s fastest-evolving online trading regions. Based in Nairobi, Turnbull will lead Pepperstone’s strategy across the continent as traders increasingly turn to mobile-first platforms and regulators move to strengthen oversight of the sector.
Next Level Aviation® (NLA), a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President – Global Sales. As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation®.
XCMG (SHE: 000425) has accelerated equipment deliveries and deployments in Angola, Southeast Asia, South America and Mozambique, supporting road construction, lifting, aerial access and green mining projects. Deliveries include more than 100 units of integrated road construction equipment in Angola, nearly 300 crawler cranes across Southeast Asia and 80 aerial work platforms in South America. In Mozambique, XCMG delivered an integrated road construction solution and deployed a fully electric mining excavator, highlighting its broad portfolio and localized service capabilities.
Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd (“Skye”) and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (“ECSA-HC”) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a regional partnership to deploy AI-enabled health solutions across the ECSA-HC membership, announced on the sidelines of the 16th ECSA-HC Best Practice Forum, taking place from 2 to 7 August 2026 in Manzini, Eswatini.
Discussing how to move innovation from the laboratory to commercial deployment, Li argued that real-world industrial settings should determine technology priorities. He cited partnerships with XCMG Group and Australian mining giant Fortescue as examples. Together they are creating integrated green value chains linking mines, railways and shipping—for example, using renewable energy to power electric locomotives and producing ammonia and methanol from renewable hydrogen for marine fuel. These system-level applications, Li said, create the real-world demand that drives innovation.
CAIRO, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As digital transformation reshapes the construction industry, the way customers experience projects is evolving. Transparency, easy access to project information and seamless collaboration are becoming essential elements of successful project delivery. At KONE, customer experience has always been central to how the company works with its customers. Today, digital innovation is creating new opportunities to further enhance the customer experience by making every stage of the project journey more connected, transparent and effortless. Guided by this vision, KONE Egypt, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has introduced myKONE, a digital customer portal that enhances collaboration and gives customers greater visibility throughout project delivery. The introduction reflects KONE’s ambition to combine engineering excellence with digital innovation, making it easier for customers to do business with KONE while delivering an even stronger customer experience.
The RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project in Sierra Leone, featuring a total energy storage capacity of 35MWh and integrating Sungrow’s PowerTitan Series ESS, marks the country’s first major national-scale power generation project in nearly a decade. Once fully operational, the project is expected to increase Sierra Leone’s national electricity access rate from 16% to 36%, significantly improving power availability and delivering stable electricity to households, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial and industrial users.
