FeaturedFintechGrabPay’s active users increase by 50% amid digitalisation pushPritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020January 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020January 24, 2020 New users have increased since the launch of the e-Tunai Rakyat initiative by the government... Read more
AviationFeaturedSingapore Airlines to buy Boeing jets to stay competitive in IndiaPritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 The carrier competes with the likes of Etihad and Emirates in India through its JV Vistara... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUAE economy to grow 2.5% in 2020: IMFBharath KumarJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 The UAE economy’s projected growth will be driven by the energy sector, World Expo 2020 and bold reforms... Read more
FeaturedTelecomStarHub, M1 to make a joint bid for 5G licence in SingaporeBharath KumarJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 The licence will allow Singapore’s telcos to run localised 5G services on their existing 4G networks... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedTop dignitaries to felicitate winners at 7th annual International Finance Awards, DubaiPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 Top performing corporates, government organisations, and industry and government leaders across the EMEA region will be felicitated at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.... Read more
AviationFeaturedEmirates decides against bidding for Air IndiaPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 According to Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim, the carrier will focus on its home market... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World’s to strengthen in Europe after buying 44% in SwissterminalPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 The acquisition is expected to increase DP World’s footprint in Europe... Read more
BankingFeaturedDIB becomes world’s largest Islamic bank with Noor Bank acquisitionBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 DIB will have total assets worth Dh275 billion, making it the fourth largest bank in the UAE... Read more
FeaturedFinanceWestern Union, Bharti Airtel to launch cross-border payment in AfricaBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 The real-time cross-border payment service will drive financial inclusion across the continent... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySingapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCsPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others... Read more