Banking and FinanceTop StoriesBNP Paribas mulls setting up a securities firm in ChinaGBO CorrespondentApril 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 28, 202101293 By opening up its capital markets, the lender is trying to expand into brokerage services in China
AviationTop StoriesMenzies Aviation commences cargo operations at Baghdad International AirportGBO CorrespondentApril 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 28, 202101530 Cargo Go Live initiative is launched and a manifesto to create a world-class cargo terminal at the airport
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesToyota Tsusho conducts biofuel trials in Port of SingaporeGBO CorrespondentApril 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 28, 202101380 Collaborating with other partners, the trial is expected to run from April to September 2021
HealthcareTop StoriesDocosan raises $1 mn seed fundingGBO CorrespondentApril 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 27, 202101493 The seed funding round was led by Taiwanese venture capital firm AppWorks
FintechTop StoriesNedbank, Mastercard partnership brings WhatsApp payments for SMEsGBO CorrespondentApril 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 27, 202101900 Nedbank and Mastercard partnered with the local fintech Ukheshe to achieve this
Real EstateTop StoriesReportage Properties to deliver 5,000 units in Dubai and Abu DhabiGBO CorrespondentApril 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 26, 202101743 The developer is currently working on 12 projects, 8 in Abu Dhabi and 4 in Dubai
AviationTop StoriesIAG plans to power 10% flights with sustainable fuel by 2030GBO CorrespondentApril 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 26, 202101214 International Airlines Group is the first European airline group to make such a commitment
EconomyTop StoriesChina to shift focus to minerals from oil in AfricaGBO CorrespondentApril 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 26, 202101267 China is reliant on Africa for its cobalt, copper and other rare minerals need
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesZurich Capital Funds Group launches new Islamic digital bankGBO CorrespondentApril 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 23, 202102061 The digital platform is planned in order to provide all banking services according to Islamic law
Real EstateTop StoriesBrazil’s real estate broker Loft raises $100 mn fundingGBO CorrespondentApril 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentApril 23, 202101303 The funding was a part of the round announced in March