Banking and FinanceTop StoriesVisa introduces sustainability feature for cardholdersGBO CorrespondentNovember 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 10, 202101212 This feature will allow customers to understand how their spending affects the environment
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesSaudi Mawani Port to see investments worth $2.4 bnGBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 202101315 72 international and local companies intend to work on new contracts
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesStandard Chartered and Starling Bank partner for green projectsGBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 202101437 Titled the Shoal platform, it lets customers choose from options like renewable energy, clean water, and community development
TechnologyTop StoriesInfraCo and Helios launch climate-focused Africa vehicle CLEARGBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 202101448 CLEAR will finance climate-aligned infrastructure and growth activities, and will also work towards achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Real EstateTop StoriesAldar unveils free-hold residential project Dahlias at Yas AcresGBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 202101317 The developer will launch 120 villas, duplexes, and townhouses for sale
CurrencyTop StoriesJP Morgan and Oliver Wyman predict that CBDCs can save $100 bn in transaction costsGBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 202101501 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, 202101413 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, 202101421 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, 202101135 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, 202101249 Southeast Asia’s biggest economy only grew 3.76% between July-September