CommodityTechnologyFreedium announces commodity-centric digital currency at Dubai Blockchain ForumInternational Finance DeskApril 18, 2018 by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2018 Freedium has partnered with Wanchain, VAPHR and Bitsapphire to support the establishment of its first digital currency... Read more
BankingJapan and Hong Kong collaborate to facilitate cross-border tradeInternational Finance DeskApril 13, 2018 by International Finance DeskApril 13, 2018 The establishment comes in an effort to increase the presence of Japanese banks in Asia and seek better market opportunities... Read more
LogisticsUnorthodox investments by Singapore Airlines that paid offInternational Finance DeskApril 9, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 9, 2018February 27, 2020 Singapore Airlines is one of the most luxurious carriers in the world. With a series of new and unconventional investments, the Asian airline is changing the rules of the game in aviation... Read more
FinanceDevelopments at New Guernsey Finance to enhance Hong Kong’s growthInternational Finance DeskMarch 8, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 8, 2018February 27, 2020 A Guernsey presence in Hong Kong over the past 15 months has paid dividends for the company and has been strengthened by a new appointment... Read more
FinanceRevolut breaks even as global expansion arrivesInternational Finance DeskFebruary 26, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 26, 2018February 27, 2020 There are plans to expand its offerings into the US, Asia and Australia this year, according to Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky... Read more
BankingDubai Islamic Bank launches its five-year US$1bn sukukInternational Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 The issuance as part of the Bank’s US$5bn sukuk programme was subsequently priced at 3.625% profit rate... Read more
EconomyTechnologyVietnam’s leading telecom company posts impressive growth in 2017, aims for high milestones in 2018International Finance DeskFebruary 6, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 6, 2018February 27, 2020 The Vietnamese government’s Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) provides a comprehensive overview of their success story in Vietnam... Read more
EconomyUS withdraws from Trans-Pacific PartnershipInternational Finance DeskJanuary 26, 2017 by International Finance DeskJanuary 26, 2017 Met union leaders to explain his position and reasons... Read more
EconomyMexico ready to discuss NAFTA rulesInternational Finance DeskJanuary 26, 2017 by International Finance DeskJanuary 26, 2017 Will try to avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce... Read more
EconomyTrump to play a big role in shaping China policiesInternational Finance DeskJanuary 6, 2017 by International Finance DeskJanuary 6, 2017 Protectionist policies may hamper growth of the Asian economic giant... Read more