AviationFeaturedCathay Airways set to receive $5 billion lifeline to avoid collapseInternational Finance Business DeskJune 11, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 11, 2020 The struggling airline will sell HK$19.5 billion of preference shares along with HK$1.95 billion of warrants to the government... Read more
EnergyFeaturedEnergyPro to raise $2.5 mn to foray into India’s energy marketInternational Finance Business DeskJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 India is a prime market for energy efficiency programmes — and seeks to reduce carbon emissions footprint by 33.5 percent by 2030... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySaudi Arabia uses blockchain to transfer funds into local banksPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 The move was a part of the Saudi central bank’s plan to explore latest technological innovation... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE-based Fintech TPAY Mobile acquires 100% stake in Turkey’s PayguruPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 The deal is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and the Competition Authority... Read more
FeaturedFintechVietnamese fintech F88 secures $6 mn funding for expansionPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 F88’s investors include Mekong Enterprise Fund III and Granite Oak... Read more
EnergyFeaturedRipple introduces UK’s first consumer-owned wind farmInternational Finance Business DeskJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020 For consumers, owing a small part of a large-scale project could be up to 75 percent cheaper than investing in rooftop solar... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasPetroleum dealers in Africa hoard fuel productsInternational Finance Business DeskJune 10, 2020June 11, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 10, 2020June 11, 2020 The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has issued a warning with financial penalties, jail terms and permanent revocation of licences... Read more
BankingFeaturedBank of America acquires 1.51% stake in Emirates NBDPritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 The deal is expected to cost around Dh900 mn... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyVietnam-based proptech Propzy secures $25 mn fundingPritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 The funding round led by real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital and SoftBank Ventures Asia... Read more
FeaturedFintechSingapore-based fintech Wallex secures funding for expansionPritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 The startup will also use the funds to enhance its core offerings... Read more