FintechTop StoriesIndonesian fintech firm Flip raises $48mn to accelerate its business expansionGBO CorrespondentDecember 14, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 14, 20210587 The funding round was led by Sequoia Capital India, Insight Partners, and Insignia Ventures Partners
Real EstateTop StoriesJP Morgan and Nuveen acquire One George Street for SG$1.28bnGBO CorrespondentDecember 14, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 14, 20210678 The 23 storeyed building was sold by the Singapore-listed CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Hong Kong insurer FWD Group
AviationTop StoriesLATAM Brazil posts 95% recovery in capacityGBO CorrespondentDecember 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 13, 20210618 In December, the company announced LATAM is working 583 day by day home flights in 49 Brazilian airports
EnergyTop StoriesDubai reduces carbon emissions by 33% in 2020: DSCEGBO CorrespondentDecember 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 13, 20210648 The Emirate plans to become a carbon-neutral economy by 2050
CurrencyTop StoriesBinance withdraws its Singapore crypto exchange license applicationGBO CorrespondentDecember 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 13, 202101006 The crypto exchange company announced that it will withdraw by February
FintechTop StoriesNubank raises $2.6 billion during debut US IPOGBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 2021December 10, 20210560 Nubank has bypassed Itau Unibanco as the region’s most valuable bank
FinanceTop StoriesRural Banking needs to be about more than just agri & livestock lendingGBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 20210578 The microfinance sector has become a key player in battling the lack of financial inclusion, particularly in rural areas
AviationTop StoriesAzul focuses on having 100% next-generation aircraft by 2026GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 20210788 The airline will use planes such as the Embraer E2, Airbus A320neos, and A321neos for commercial service
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesGreece and Saudi Arabia sign major maritime transport dealGBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 20210691 The deal includes developing commercial maritime navigation and increasing the traffic of commercial ships
FintechTop StoriesRapyd acquires Hong-Kong based Neat to expand SME trade capabilities across AsiaGBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 20210722 By integrating Neat into the network, some SMEs will be able to incorporate new businesses in minutes