FeaturedLogisticsThai logistics startup Flash Group raises $150 mn to become major competitors in SE AsiaInternational Finance Business DeskJune 3, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 3, 2021 The company’s latest round of funding will increase their capacity tenfold, enabling them to handle 2 mn products... Read more
EnergyFeaturedPetrobras to sell its 27.88% stake in the Deten Quimica petrochemical complexInternational Finance Business DeskJune 3, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 3, 2021 The petrochemical complex is located in the northeastern state of Bahia... Read more
FeaturedFintechMastercard and Telda team up to launch a money payment appInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 The partnership will promote digital transformation in Egypt and bring the country closer to its vision of becoming a digital economy... Read more
EconomyFeaturedGlobal agencies call for $50 bn investments to generate $9 tn in economic returnsInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 This call to action comes after the pandemic has reached a dangerous point and such an investment can reduce infection and loss of lives... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedSaudi National Bank appoints new chairmanInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 The Saudi-based lender appointed Ammar Abdulwahid Alkhudairy as its chairman... Read more
BankingFeaturedMexico-based startup Belvo raises $43 mn funding for expansionInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 The company will use the money from the funding to expand its business and meet its exponential customer growth... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareSinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine receives WHO approvalInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2021 The health organisation approved Sinovac Biotech’s vaccine for emergency use listing... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingKPA expects new railroads to improve Naivasha port cargoInternational Finance Business DeskJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 The road between Meter Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Malaba is rehabilitated to boost cargo uptake... Read more
FeaturedFintechSVB-led startup Chipper Cash raises $100 mnInternational Finance Business DeskJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 Currently, the app is available in seven countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda, along with the UK... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedEU to go public with its plan for bloc-wide digital walletInternational Finance Business DeskJune 1, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 1, 2021 EU citizens to safely and securely access data from a whole variety of public and private services with a single online ID... Read more