Dubai to launch blockchain platform for instant bank account facility
In order to do so, Dubai has set up a blockchain consortium consisting of six UAE banks...
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MUFG to invest over $700 mn in Singapore’s Grab
Both parties will jointly develop financial services such as insurance which will be available on Grab’s app...
Binance applies for operating licence in Singapore under new legislation
The crypto operator has an office set up in Singapore and is backed by Temasek...
Vietnam ranks ahead of Singapore in 2020 tech startup funding
Total investment in Vietnamese tech startups reached $741 mn, compared to Singapore’s $693 mn...
Egypt’s National Bank joins Ripple’s blockchain for faster remittances
The National Bank of Egypt signed an agreement to use Ripple’s global blockchain platform called RippleNet...
Siam Commercial Bank uses facial recognition to open accounts at 7-Eleven
The facial recognition technology will be used to verify the customers’ identification...
2019: Tech investment slumps 36% in Southeast Asia
Tech investment in 2019 in Southeast Asia stood at $7.7 bn...
Drone specialist Aerodyne receives funding to expand in SE Asia
The Malaysia based company raises funds from North Summit Capital, Arc Ventures and Leave a Nest...
ZTE and MTN Uganda unveil the first 5G standalone network in East Africa
The Chinese multinational telecom equipment giant has emerged as a vital provider of end-to-end services in the ICT sector...
Saudi Aramco buys shares in blockchain oil trading company Vakt
Aramco buys $5 mn in new shares which will be used to upgrade Vakt’s platform and also plan for expansion in SE Asia...