FeaturedTechnologyChina approves 224 new blockchain-related projectsPritam BordoloiApril 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 29, 2020 It is reported that 40 percent of the approved projects are from Beijing... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyHuawei to boost blockchain development in Shenzhen, ChinaInternational Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 Huawei will also help establish the Kunpeng industrial demonstration zone to accelerate the application of AI, big data and 5G... Read more
MagazineTechnologyBitcoin: The new gold in a declining global economy?International FinanceMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 Professional investors seek easier access to Bitcoin and that’s what Asia’s first bitcoin mutual fund promises to offer... Read more
HealthcareMagazinePublic-private collaboration key to UAE’s smart healthcare goalsInternational FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 The country’s healthcare system is undergoing a structural shift with the accelerated adoption of sophisticated medical care technologies... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceKenya Re to set up re-takaful unit in Egypt in 2021Pritam BordoloiMarch 13, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 13, 2020 The insurer increased its cash reserves through issuance of 2.099 billion of new shares... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyPeople’s Bank of China gets $7.4 mn for blockchain trade platformPritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 The funds will be used for research and development projects... Read more
BankingFeaturedArival Bank applies for a digital banking licence in SingaporePritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 The bank is also in the process of applying for a full service virtual banking licence in Lithuania... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyNational Bank of Fujairah and Ripple to facilitate cross border paymentsPritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 The UAE-based bank will use RippleNet to facilitate remittance payments to India through Indus Ind Bank... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDBS, OCBC adopt blockchain in trade finance to boost digitalisationPritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 The Singaporean banks issued their first electronic banker's guarantee on the Singapore Customs Electronic Banker's Guarantee Programme... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyGlobal carriers, port operators plan to launch shipping blockchain networkPritam BordoloiFebruary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 28, 2020 Carriers such as DP World, PSA, COSCO plan to launch the Global Shipping Business Network... Read more