CurrencyTop StoriesJP Morgan and Oliver Wyman predict that CBDCs can save $100 bn in transaction costsGBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 202101515 In a report published by both the firms, they estimate that corporate wholesale payments amount to $24 tn a year
EnergyTop StoriesUAE and IRENA unveil climate finance platform at COP26GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 202101433 Both the UAE and IRENA is planning to deploy 1.5 GW of clean renewable energy generation and storage by 2030
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSiam Commercial Bank buys 51% stake in crypto exchange Bitkub for $537 mnGBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 202101440 The deal between the two is expected to be completed by 2022 and is subject to regulatory approval
AviationTop StoriesBrazil’s Azul eyeing to buy LATAM airlines as it plans restructuringGBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 202101152 The Brazilian carrier also mentioned that they are ready to make an offer if the creditors fail to agree on the restructuring plan
EconomyTop StoriesIndonesia’s Q3 GDP growth rate slows down due to Covid-19GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 202101269 Southeast Asia’s biggest economy only grew 3.76% between July-September
Business LeadersTop StoriesEtisalat Enterprise Digital appoints new chief executive to drive digital strategyGBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 202101766 Salvador Anglada has more than 25 years of experience in the telecom and IT industry
EnergyTop StoriesMorocco seeks $1.6 bn investment for a wind energy programmeGBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 202101574 The wind energy programme will be fully commissioned by 2024
LogisticsTop StoriesMaersk to build a $136 mn logistics centre at Jeddah portGBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 202101218 The centre will offer an array of solutions and infrastructure for warehousing, distribution, cold storage and e-commerce facilities
TechnologyTop StoriesHSBC and CloudBees team up to provide secure software deliveryGBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 202101432 This deal will improve productivity for 23,000 developers working for CloudBees
Real EstateTop StoriesVietnamese proptech startup Citics receives funding $1.3 mn to expand its businessGBO CorrespondentNovember 1, 2021November 1, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 1, 2021November 1, 202101591 The new funding will help the company to cover 25 provinces and cities in Vietnam