EconomyFeaturedQatar’s GDP to grow by 3.2% in 2021: IIFInternational Finance Business DeskMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Experts predict the GDP of the country to show a modest growth of 3.2% which will be supported by the strengthening of oil and gas prices... Read more
FeaturedFinanceHSBC rolls out multi-currency digital wallets to compete with its rivalsInternational Finance Business DeskMay 19, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 19, 2021 HSBC is all set to launch its very own digital multi-currency wallet which will make international payments hassle-free and secure... 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
AviationFeaturedCathay Pacific’s passenger numbers continue to be substantially lower than 2019 levelsPritam BordoloiMay 19, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 19, 2021 The carrier carried 22,404 passengers in April which is an increase of 63.2% y-o-y... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyAxelSpace receives $24mn funding for its Earth observation satellitesInternational Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2021 Axelspace has raised the funds from a group of domestic VCs, including Sparx Group... Read more
EnergyFeaturedSirajPower signs an agreement for a 1.5 MW rooftop plantInternational Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2021 The project spans over 12,000 square meters and it is estimated that the plant will be offsetting nearly 2,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareUK medtech Nemaura Medicals mulls Middle East expansionInternational Finance Business DeskMay 17, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 17, 2021 The sugarBEAT device comes with continuous glucose monitoring and offers a welcome respite to people suffering from diabetes who want to avoid needles... Read more
FeaturedFintechEthiopia launches new mobile money platform called TelebirrInternational Finance Business DeskMay 17, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 17, 2021 The platform is built by Huawei... Read more
EconomyFeaturedChina’s factory activity records a slower growth in April 2021International Finance Business DeskMay 17, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 17, 2021 The industrial output recorded a 9.8 % increase in April, which is slower than March 14.1 percent increase... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUK economy contracts 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021Pritam BordoloiMay 13, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 13, 2021 Surprisingly, the economy grew by 2.1% in March... Read more