FeaturedOil & GasChina’s oil demand rebounds to 90% pre-Covid-19 levelsPritam BordoloiJune 4, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 4, 2020 Demand is expected to reach 92% in May... Read more
BankingFeaturedNew digital bank called Sparkle launches in NigeriaPritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 Sparkle is launched by former Diamond Bank CEO and tech entrepreneur Uzoma Dozie... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareSaudi STC launches digital initiatives to fight Covid-19Pritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 The initiatives are in line with the precautionary measures taken to reduce the spread of the virus in the Kingdom... Read more
AviationFeaturedThai Cabinet approves $9 bn Eastern Airport City Project at U-tapaoPritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 BBS consortium, which comprises Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction, Bangkok Airways and BTS Group Holdings won the bid... Read more
EnergyFeaturedEnel plans to close down its last coal plant in ChileInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020 The decision was taken by its board of directions in line with Enel's decarbonisation strategy... Read more
BankingFeaturedQatar Central Bank eyes blockchain for VC funding and SME growthInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 The central bank is keen to explore distributed ledger technology use cases and its impact on businesses in the country... Read more
FeaturedFinanceKenya ranks second in Africa for best pension systems: ReportInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 In this context, South Africa is leading the continent and ranks 44 globally... Read more
EconomyFeaturedGCC nations to face the worst economic crisis in history, warns IIFPritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 GDP of GCC nations to contract 4.4% this year... Read more
FeaturedTelecomVirgin Mobile appoints Saudi CEO, aims for market growthPritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 Virgin Mobile appointed Eng. Yaarob Al Sayegh as the company’s first Saudi CEO... Read more
BankingFeaturedJapan’s Shinsei Bank acquires UDC Finance for $480 mnPritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 This is Shinsei’s biggest acquisition till date... Read more