FeaturedMAGAZINE2020: A year of big IPO washouts?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202002047 2019 witnessed the biggest share sale ever as Saudi Aramco went public in December – what will happen to IPOs in 2020?
FeaturedMAGAZINEAfrica’s efforts in digital transformation is vastGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202003044 The continent is in a rush to fully embrace digitisation for its nationals, governments and the economy at large in the coming decade
FeaturedMAGAZINEBlockchain is disruptiveGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001750 The banks are using blockchain to improve trade finance, strengthen KYC and streamline transactions
FeaturedMAGAZINECentral bank digital currencies may soon become a realityGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001806 The launch of Facebook Libra has pushed many central banks to fast-track the launch of CBDCs
FeaturedMAGAZINECOVID-19 and oil price war: Double whammy for Gulf nationsGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001428 As global demand for crude remains low due to Covid-19 — the oil price war only adds to the Gulf nations’ distress
FeaturedMAGAZINEWill China become leader in AI by 2030?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202004798 The New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan is pivotal to deliver on China’s potential in predictive technology
FeaturedMAGAZINEIs Huawei’s global dominance under threat?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001722 Huawei wants to lead the global 5G revolution, however, the US is on a diplomatic mission to stop Huawei’s dominance
FeaturedMAGAZINEKey sectors to drive Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategyGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202004117 Public and private investment in a few critical sectors will drive Saudi Arabia’s diversification plans to fulfill the Vision 2030
FeaturedMAGAZINEThailand drives renewables innovation to fend off energy crisisGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001999 The country aims to generate 30 percent of its total power capacity from renewable energy by 2036. How will it do this?
FeaturedMAGAZINEWhat does a free US-Kenya trade deal mean for Africa?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202002105 The US-Kenya trade deal might lead to regional tension as it is anticipated to affect intra-Africa trade