FeaturedTechnologyChina approves 224 new blockchain-related projectsPritam BordoloiApril 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 29, 2020 It is reported that 40 percent of the approved projects are from Beijing... Read more
BankingFeaturedRiyad Bank plans early redemption of $1.06 billion sukuk due in 2025International Finance Business DeskApril 28, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 28, 2020 The bank has received regulatory approval for its sukuk redemption... Read more
FeaturedFintechNigerian fintech Okra secures $1 mn funding to boost infrastructurePritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 TLcom Capital led the funding round for Okra... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateUK expected to result in 35% drop in new home build in 2020International Finance Business DeskApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Homebuilders including Persimmon, Vistry Group and Taylor Wimpey plan to start work on their respective construction sites in the coming weeks... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUN releases framework to lift economies, save jobsPritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 The UN calls for an scale-up of international support and political commitment to ensure access to essential services and social protection... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceIndonesian insurtech Qoala secures $13.5 mn funding amid pandemicPritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 The startup plans to increase its workforce to 300 by next year... Read more
AviationFeaturedEthiopian Airlines launches cargo services to Hyderabad, IndiaPritam BordoloiApril 27, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 27, 2020 Ethiopian Airlines will be operating Boeing 777-300 aircraft with a capacity of 50 metric tons per flight... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsSingapore-based logistics startup Moovas raises $7 mn fundingPritam BordoloiApril 27, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 27, 2020 The company plans to expand in China, India, and Spain... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyChinese bitcoin mining machine manufacturer Ebang files for US IPOPritam BordoloiApril 27, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 27, 2020 The company has set a placeholder amount of $100 mn... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasSaudi’s Public Investment Fund foresees opportunities post-pandemicInternational Finance Business DeskApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Earlier this month, the Public Investment Fund acquired stakes worth $1 bn in four European oil companies... Read more