FeaturedFintechThailand to introduce QR code for cross-border payments in AseanPritam BordoloiFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020 Cross- border QR code payments to Singapore, Myanmar and Cambodia will be available by mid-2020... Read more
FeaturedOil & Gas2030: Adnoc to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25%Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 ADNOC is already among the five lowest carbon emitters in the oil and gas industry... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedJapan may launch digital yen to counter ChinaPritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 The digital currency could go online in two to three years... Read more
BankingFeaturedCEO: Further acquisitions a possibility for Union Bank in 2020Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020 The bank is focusing on expanding its digital presence... Read more
EnergyFeaturedDEWA sets world record in saving water and electricityPritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020 DEWA recorded 1.86 minutes in electricity customer minutes lost (CML) in Dubai... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySiam Commercial Bank uses facial recognition to open accounts at 7-ElevenBharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020September 29, 2021 by Bharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020September 29, 2021 The facial recognition technology will be used to verify the customers’ identification... Read more
FeaturedTelecomUAE records 23.64 mn telecom subscribers in 2019Pritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020February 10, 2020 The number of mobile phone subscribers reached around 18,278,817... Read more
BankingFeaturedDBS Bank uses NTP to complete first digital trade dealPritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020 The transaction relates to a $2.5 mn letter of credit between Audi and Premium Automobiles... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World nears deal to develop new port, economic zone in SenegalBharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Port du Futur will become a major logistics hub and gateway to west and northwest Africa... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedGoldman Sachs to target $9bn assets under management in JapanBharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Goldman Sachs has already begun to hire private bankers to manage assets over the next 5 to 10 years... Read more