Malaysia’s telcos to enhance 4G connectivity ahead of 5G rollout
Celcom, Digi and Maxis sign an agreement for fibre infrastructure development...
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Bahrain mulls issuing digital version of its currency
The Central Bank of Bahrain is conducting a study on the possibilities...
Maruhan Japan Bank seeks to become the most trusted bank in Laos
The bank plans to drive financial inclusion and deliver premium customer services through automation and digitisation...
2020: Coronvairus to see African airlines lose $40 mn in revenue
Many African airlines such as EgyptAir, RwandAir and Kenya Airways have suspended flights to China...
Emirates NBD reduces transaction fees in line with the UAE’s coronavirus initiatives
These measures are being implemented to mitigate economic impact caused by the coronavirus epidemic...
Saudi urges Opec+ to cut 1.5 mn bpd as coronavirus affects oil demand
the Kingdom has pushed for a larger cut compared to Goldman Sach’s recommendation of 600,000 to I mn bpd...
UAE is first Mideast country to produce nuclear energy
UAE officially starts power operation at the Barakah nuclear power plant...
Philippines’ first digital bank Tonik to go live in July
Tonik is 60% owned by Tonik Financial while the remaining 40% is owned by two Singaporean family offices...
GCC real estate investments reach $1 trillion by early 2020
The region’s real estate market is expected to rebound in 2020 or 2021...
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti to become Swiss Re chairman
Sergio Ermotti is due to step down as chief executive of UBS Group in November...