BankingFeaturedThailand and Vietnam launch QR code to facilitate cross-border transactionsWebAdminApril 5, 2021 by WebAdminApril 5, 2021 Tourists can pay for goods and services using Viet QR Codes or Thai QR Codes in Thailand and Vietnam respectively... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom becomes first operator in East Africa to launch 5G servicesPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 5G trials will be carried out in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kissi and Kakamega... 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
FeaturedHealthcareuMore becomes first UAE startup to join TheVentureCity acceleratorPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 The healthtech has raised around $120,000... Read more
AviationFeaturedVietnam-based Bamboo Airlines to expand into European marketsPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 The carrier has attained slots at London Heathrow for flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySingapore-based blockchain firm imToken secures funding for imToken LabsWebAdminApril 1, 2021 by WebAdminApril 1, 2021 The firm raised $30 mn in its Series B funding round... Read more
EconomyFeaturedThailand announces new $11.2 bn economic relief packagePritam BordoloiApril 1, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 1, 2021 The package aims to improve the liquidity of businesses through soft loans... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceNigerian insurtech Curacel secured $450,000 in pre-seed funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The funding was led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE-based fintech NOW Money secures funding to expand in GCCPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The fintech secured $7 mn in a funding round led by Anthemis Exponential Ventures... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasPetronas discovers new oil and gas in MiriAshwini sekarMarch 31, 2021 by Ashwini sekarMarch 31, 2021 It is located in the shallow waters of the Balingian province in offshore Miri, Sarawak... Read more