MagazineTechnologyEpidemics in China: Reducing global supply chain risksBharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 20, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 20, 2020 How do you build resiliency into global electronics and hitech supply chains given China’s vulnerability to epidemics?... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineHong Kong will still be Asia’s financial hub despite the unrestBharath KumarMarch 16, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 16, 2020March 19, 2020 Hong Kong is China’s window to the wider world and its goose that lays golden eggs – China won’t risk losing it... Read more
BankingFeaturedHSBC gives green finance a fillip in Singapore with bespoke SME servicesBharath KumarMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 The bank's new green loan will be in line with internationally recognised green standards... Read more
BankingFeaturedCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia plans $13.3 bn stimulus for private sectorBharath KumarMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 UAE announces its own $27.2 bn stimulus and Egypt allocates $6.4 bn... Read more
HealthcareMagazinePublic-private collaboration key to UAE’s smart healthcare goalsBharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 The country’s healthcare system is undergoing a structural shift with the accelerated adoption of sophisticated medical care technologies... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareSingapore’s healthcare market to reach S$29.8 billion in 2020Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 The growth reflects an increase of 9 percent on last year's S$27.3 billion... Read more
EconomyMagazineHow prepared is Oman to levy VAT?Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 Although the Sultanate’s taxation system is largely unprepared for the implementation of VAT, VAT will benefit Oman’s economy... Read more
FintechMagazineSilent Eight: AML software that makes sense of alertsBharath KumarMarch 13, 2020April 2, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020April 2, 2020 AI-based AML software that simply suggests or weights alerts is passé; Silent Eight’s solution gives plain English explanations for decisions.... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeatureMagazineDigital banking in the Philippines: How long until super apps join in?Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 Southeast Asia’s digital banking wave has reached the Philippines and the Super Apps of the region are expected to enter the fray at some stage – the market is huge... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered’s Nexus offers while label digital financing solutionBharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 Nexus will allow businesses to increase revenue and strengthen customer loyalty... Read more