Top StoriesMastercard to launch virtual testing platform for central banksGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 202001299 The new platform will pave the way for central banks to carry out activities such as simulation of issuance and distribution
Top StoriesEgypt’s real estate sees robust demand with large-scale projectsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 202001578 Egypt is the second biggest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa and the Arab world
Top StoriesAccelerating Asia to fund eight startups through accelerator cohortGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 202001815 KaryaKarsa and MyBrand are the two Indonesian startups which will take part in the programme
Top StoriesDeloitte plans to sell its UK restructuring divisionGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 202002048 The company handles one of the leading restructuring businesses in the UK
Top StoriesNigerian banks roll out new response code system in GhanaGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 202001640 The new QR-based payments system is developed by Western Telecoms and Engineering
Top StoriesIraqi government plans to boost processing capacity of its oil refinersGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 202001441 Baiji refinery’s capacity is expected to increase from 75,000 bpd to 280,000 bpd
Top StoriesInvestcorp, CR Capital Management acquires majority stake in City Super GroupGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 202001909 The new partnership will pave the way for the Bahrain-based company to ramp up its expansion across China
Top StoriesLuxembourg raises €1.5 bn euros through sustainability bondGBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 202001460 The selling of green bonds by Luxembourg marks its efforts towards the development of sustainable finance and support cleantech projects
TechnologyUK’s first ever Quantum computer will be launched soonGBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 202001761 The 10 mn government and industry investment backed supercomputer will be developed by leading tech company Rigetti
Top StoriesChina ramps up 5G network establishment as it gears up for commercial launchGBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2020 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 202001421 This year, 119 out of 197 new smartphone models released in China were 5G phones