FeaturedTechnologyPeople’s Bank of China gets $7.4 mn for blockchain trade platformPritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 The funds will be used for research and development projects... Read more
FeaturedFinanceBao Viet Securities Joint Stock Company cooperates with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment AssociationBharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 The firm signed an MoU with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen Investment Association to connect with Korean businesses and investors... Read more
BankingFeaturedEmirates NBD leverages LiquidX platform to focus on core marketsBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 The partnership will enable LiquidX to expand its presence into the Middle East... Read more
FeaturedFintechVisa, Nigerian fintech Paga to enhance digital payments across AfricaBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Visa’s partnership with Paga does not involve investment — and is strategically aimed at expansion across the continent... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasAs global oil prices fall, Petrobras’ shares plungePritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020 A possible price war could hinder Petrobras’ plan to sell around $30 bn of assets by 2024... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceAviva plans to sell all shares in Astra Aviva Life to Astra InternationalBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 The deal is subject to regulatory approval and Bangkok Bank’s acquisition of Bank Permata in Indonesia... Read more
AviationFeaturedEtihad Airways to fly its Boeing 987-9 Dreamliner jet to ViennaPritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Etihad will fly daily to Vienna in Austria from December 1, 2020... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateCBRE Global raises $900 mn to invest in Asia-Pacific real estatePritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Sovereign wealth funds and investors from Europe, North America and ME commit to the CBRE’s fund... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateDubai beats New York with highest number of branded residence projectsBharath KumarMarch 9, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 9, 2020March 18, 2020 Currently, the emirate has 44 branded residence projects including those completed and in the pipeline... Read more
EnergyFeaturedSafaricom to diversify into energy, to supply power to the national gridPritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 The telco could supply power to the national grid from solar and wind power plants at its base stations... Read more