UAE lifts ban on Skype, HangOut to enable smooth business operations
Microsoft Skype for Business and Google HangOut are now compatible with fixed internet networks in the country...
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Gojek secures $1.2 bn in funding to take on Grab
The fresh funding increased Gojek’s Series F round total to just under $3 bn...
Indonesian Consumer Foundation disapproves Grab-Gojek merger
The consumer watchdog believes the merger will eliminate competition in the market...
People’s Bank of China gets $7.4 mn for blockchain trade platform
The funds will be used for research and development projects...
LINE set to restructure its AI business to promote growth
The company wll recruit employees specialised in AI increasing the headcount to 200 by 2021 end...
National Bank of Fujairah and Ripple to facilitate cross border payments
The UAE-based bank will use RippleNet to facilitate remittance payments to India through Indus Ind Bank...
DBS, OCBC adopt blockchain in trade finance to boost digitalisation
The Singaporean banks issued their first electronic banker's guarantee on the Singapore Customs Electronic Banker's Guarantee Programme...
Samsung builds Southeast Asia’s largest R&D centre in Vietnam
The centre will be established in Hanoi and is slated for completion by 2022 end...
Global carriers, port operators plan to launch shipping blockchain network
Carriers such as DP World, PSA, COSCO plan to launch the Global Shipping Business Network...
Intel plans to lead base station silicon market with robust 5G infrastructure
The company has unveiled a range of chipsets and network adapters to step up its efforts in 5G silicon...