EconomyFeaturedPhilippines’ economy shrinks for the first time in two decadesPritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020 Its GDP declined by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2020... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareMalaysia’s BookDoc, WeDoctor join forces to fight against Covid-19Pritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020 The companies will launch Global Consultation and Prevention Centres to assemble medical resources from different regions on one platform... Read more
FeaturedFinanceLatin America’s venture capital landscape is flourishingInternational Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Brazil is leading with 54% of venture capital investment dollars in 2019 compared to 55.9% in the previous year... Read more
FeaturedFinanceAbu Dhabi Securities Exchange starts $7 bn bond listingInternational Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Currently, the GCC's debt markets are demonstrating more resilience compared to other asset classes... Read more
BankingFeaturedNigeria suspends layoffs for banks despite difficult timesInternational Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Commercial lenders will have to seek approval from the central bank to implement job cuts... Read more
FeaturedTelecomVirgin, O2 join hands to create UK’s largest telcoPritam BordoloiMay 7, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 7, 2020 The new company will be valued around $38 bn... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsJP Morgan signs logistics deal with China’s New EasePritam BordoloiMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 The joint venture will invest in logistics assets across China... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyAdnoc’s digital command centre generates $1 bn in business valuePritam BordoloiMay 7, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 7, 2020 Panorama is a key part of Adnoc’s ongoing strategic investments in digitisation and AI... Read more
AviationFeaturedAir Arabia slashes 57 jobs on the back of protracted pandemicInternational Finance Business DeskMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020 The airline has suspended operations to comply with government rules to curb the spread of coronavirus... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingADEX launches national campaign to support UAE export businessesInternational Finance Business DeskMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020 This move will enable the UAE export community to gain a competitive advantage while expanding into international markets... Read more