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China stuns the world with highest FDI in 2020
Investors might continue to flock in with cash through 2021—as the mainland is the only major economy to have dodged a contraction
By : International Finance Business Desk
/ February 5, 2021
Deutsche Bank branch closure could see 450 people lose their job
The bank is also planning to eliminate 20% of its workforce in a four-year restructuring plan
By : International Finance Business Desk
/ February 26, 2021
Shinsegae invests an undisclosed amount in ride-hailing superapp Grab
The investment was made through its newly formed corporate venture arm Signet Partners
By : International Finance Business Desk
/ February 26, 2021
Magazine
The quest to lead Islamic finance
According to the IFDI index, Bahrain ranks third, while the UAE and the Kingdom of...
By: Pritam Bordoloi
Is the Turkish lira on the edge?
The country is finding means to strengthen its currency—despite volatility,...
By: Sangeetha Deepak
An interactive view of cloud computing in Africa
New life-changing innovations are introduced on the continent. Are there favourable...
By: International Finance Business Desk
Blockchain in the Irish border saga
Increased documentation for trade flows between customs borders could build an...
By: Sangeetha Deepak
Industry
209GW of new solar capacity to be installed globally in 2021
According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s latest forecast, a minimum of 160GW of new capacity...
Dubai has the second-highest number of prime properties in the world
According to Knight Frank, London has 68,189 prime units followed by Dubai with 42,356 units...
Banking & Finance
Deutsche Bank branch closure could see 450 people lose their job
The bank is also planning to eliminate 20% of its workforce in a four-year restructuring...
Pacific Life and ThaiRe Life form strategic partnership in Thailand
They will provide sustainable life reinsurance solutions to life insurance operators in Thailand...
Technology
Shinsegae invests an undisclosed amount in ride-hailing superapp Grab
The investment was made through its newly formed corporate venture arm Signet Partners...
Aventus sets new benchmark for enterprise blockchain
Its network will bring scalability, lower costs, and faster speed to ethereum transactions...
Economy
UK delays ratification of their post-Brexit trade agreement with EU
Earlier, the EU asked if it could take extra time to ratify the agreement...
Global Copper price surge to boost Zambian economy
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest producer of copper in Africa followed by...