Business LeadersFeaturedGPS appoints former Visa head Damien Gough for APac operationsInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 13, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 13, 2021 Damien Gough was previously the head of issuer processing and enablement partnerships at Visa Asia Pacific... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementCiti’s wealth management unit in UAE to triple AUM to $15 bnPritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 The bank plans to do the same over the next 5 years by increasing the number of client-relationship manager... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsIQ Robotics partners with LiBiao Robotics to boost MENA logisticsPritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 Both parties will work to make further advancements in AI and machine learning... Read more
EconomyFeaturedCovid-19 vaccine to support Indonesia’s economic recovery: PresidentPritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 Indonesia’s Minister of Health said nearly 1.5 mn medical workers would be inoculated by February... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasArgentina plans to gradually increase biodiesel and ethanol pricesInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 There will be a price hike of 91 percent in biodiesel and 56 percent in ethanol... Read more
BankingFeaturedInterest rate cut below zero could support UK’s recovery: BoEInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 A policymaker states that pushing the interest rate would be good for growth... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareHealthcare funding is booming in Europe and AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 French medtech CorWave has raised $42.7 million in Series C funding... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedUK’s financial watchdog issues warning against bitcoinPritam BordoloiJanuary 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 12, 2021 People investing in cryptocurrencies could possibly lose their money, the Financial Conduct Authority warned... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World’s CCT to enhance connectivity to China and SE AsiaPritam BordoloiJanuary 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 12, 2021 The service is operated by a consortium of five vessel operators – Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines, KMTC, Goldstar Lines and BTL... Read more
FeaturedTelecomMobile services revenue in Thailand plunges 12.6% in 2020Pritam BordoloiJanuary 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 12, 2021 Mobile subscriptions in Thailand declined by 2.% in 2020... Read more