FeaturedFintechMFS Africa’s payment solutions reaches 320 mn mobile money walletsPritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for roughly two-thirds of global mobile money transactions in 2020... Read more
EconomyFeaturedTrilateral trade between India, Israel and the UAE to reach $110 bn by 2030Pritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 UAE and India's bilateral trade is projected to grow from $60 bn in 2020 to $100 bn during the period... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedCryptocurrency market cap hit an all-time high of $2 tnPritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 Bitcoin hits market capitalisation of $1.1 tn... Read more
BankingFeaturedHow has 2020 panned out for UnionBank?International Finance Business DeskApril 5, 2021April 6, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskApril 5, 2021April 6, 2021 The bank has continued smooth operations despite all limitations owing to its proactive efforts in digital adoption.... Read more
BankingFeaturedThailand and Vietnam launch QR code to facilitate cross-border transactionsInternational Finance Business DeskApril 5, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskApril 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 LabsInternational Finance Business DeskApril 1, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskApril 1, 2021 The firm raised $30 mn in its Series B funding round... Read more