CurrencyTop StoriesUAE Central Bank to launch its digital currency in five yearsGBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 202101227 The launch is a part of UAE’s monetary 2023-2026 strategy plan to strengthen the economy
TelecomTop StoriesCellulant introduces digital payments platform Tingg in ZambiaGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 26, 202102353 Tingg offers simplified payment tools and processes for a merchant to manage their payments for goods and services
TechnologyTop StoriesBytedance holds of IPO in Hong Kong over data privacy issuesGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 13, 202101343 The company has been weighing its options for an initial public offering of all or some of its businesses in the US or Hong Kong
FinanceTop StoriesKenya-based mobile commerce firm Copia Global expands in UgandaGBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 202101420 The expansion will help Ugandans have access to high-quality affordable products and plans to capture Uganda’s strong retail sector
CurrencyTop StoriesCBDC can enhance cross-border payments efficiencyGBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 202101323 Hong Kong and Singapore leading in CBDC efforts, BIS mentioned that countries must work together and design CBDCs keeping its interoperability in mind
Oil and GasTop StoriesSaudi Aramco to raise billions from asset salesGBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 202101501 Saudi Aramco raised around $12.4 bn by selling the leasing rights over oil pipelines
FintechTop StoriesGoogle to enter fintech space in Japan with Pring acquisitionGBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 202101688 Besides acquiring the cashless payment company, Google will also invest around $180 million to $270 mn
EconomyTop StoriesTransport and Logistics to contribute 10% of Saudi GDP by 2030GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 202102778 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a brand new transport and logistics programme last week
CurrencyTop StoriesVisa reports over $1bn in crypto spending in H1 2021GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 8, 202101542 Currently, the company is partnered with Coinbase, Circle and BlockFi to allow its cards to access crypto wallets on those platforms
AviationTop StoriesLATAM Airlines’ bankruptcy period extended till mid-SeptemberGBO CorrespondentJuly 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 7, 202101343 The South American Airlines had the deadline of presenting its restructuring plan by the end of June