AviationFeaturedQatar Airways to reshuffle fleet, retire 777 aircraftPritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 According to the carrier, the decision is part of a strategy to cut emissions... Read more
EconomyFeaturedChina launches $5 bn fund to support SMEsPritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 Two Chinese ministries have teamed up to launch the National Small Medium Enterprises Development Fund... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE sees surge in digital payments amid the pandemic: StudyPritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 A survey conducted by Visa revealed that 71% of consumers reported increased use of digital payments... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIndonesia’s economy to contract by 1.0% in 2020: ADBPritam BordoloiJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020 The bank also forecasts that economic growth would reach 5.3% in 2021... Read more
AviationFeaturedQatar Airways to defer aircraft delivery: CEOPritam BordoloiJune 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 18, 2020 The carrier will defer Airbus and Boeing aircraft deliveries due in 2020 and 2021... Read more
BankingFeaturedAbsa Bank restructures over 50,000 loan facilities for KenyansInternational Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 Absa Bank's restructuring is part of its commitment to protect customers from the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasAramco acquires 70% stake in SABIC for $69.1 bnPritam BordoloiJune 15, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 15, 2020 The payments will be funded in part by four bonds issued by Aramco to the PIF... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyThailand-based proptech ZmyHome secures $1 mn fundingPritam BordoloiJune 15, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 15, 2020 The funding round was led by led by South Korean VC firm BonAngels Venture Partners... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUAE central bank expects recovery of economic activities in H2Pritam BordoloiJune 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 12, 2020 It also expects the stimulus packages announced by the government to have high impact... Read more
EconomyFeaturedThailand’s economy to contract by 8.9% in 2020: ExpertsPritam BordoloiJune 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 12, 2020 Productivity, confidence and consumer spending will remain low in the period ahead... Read more