FeaturedShipping and PortsKenya’s Lamu Port begin operationsAshwini sekarMay 21, 2021 by Ashwini sekarMay 21, 2021 Two ships arrived from Mombasa and Dar-es-Salaam ports... Read more
BankingFeaturedSafetyPay begins real-time payments in Brazil with PIX launchAshwini sekarMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by Ashwini sekarMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Transactions can be made on a mobile phone throughout the day and week, including holidays and weekends... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedRevolut expands operation in India: Paroma Chatterjee chosen as CEOAshwini sekarApril 23, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 23, 2021 The development is a part of a larger global expansion plan that is to be carried out in the next 18 months... Read more
EconomyFeaturedOman implements 5% VATAshwini sekarApril 19, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 19, 2021 Oman becomes the fourth GCC country to introduce VAT... Read more
EconomyFeaturedTES to help South Africa’s gig economyAshwini sekarApril 14, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 14, 2021 The adoption of the gig economy is considered to be a turning point in reducing the unemployment rate and increasing gross domestic product... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareDoctify raises $7.5 mn in a round led by Keen Venture PartnersAshwini sekarApril 13, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 13, 2021 This additional funding makes the overall investment $20 million... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareChina helps Chile with vaccination reliefAshwini sekarApril 12, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 12, 2021 Chile has currently vaccinated 37 percent of its population against Covid-19 with at least one shot... Read more
EconomyFeaturedAmidst currency crisis Turkey sells goldAshwini sekarApril 8, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 8, 2021 The World Gold Council stated that the central banks were the net buyers of the precious metal... Read more
EconomyFeaturedChile passes economic relief bill to help citizens weather Covid-19 stormAshwini sekarApril 7, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 7, 2021 The aid package is expected to consist of $693 bonus for workers who have salaries up to $2,079 since 2019... Read more
EconomyFeaturedTaiwan’s economy to grow 6.1% in the first quarter: DBSAshwini sekarApril 5, 2021 by Ashwini sekarApril 5, 2021 The global chip shortage is expected to continue to support Taiwan’s exports and manufacturing sector in the near future... Read more