Oil giant Petrobras to lay off 20% of its workforce
Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras could let go around 20 percent of its workforce as it plans to slim down and refocus on core businesses,
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2020: A year of big IPO washouts?
2019 witnessed the biggest share sale ever as Saudi Aramco went public in December – what will happen to IPOs in 2020?
Africa’s efforts in digital transformation is vast
The continent is in a rush to fully embrace digitisation for its nationals, governments and the economy at large in the coming decade
Blockchain is disruptive
The banks are using blockchain to improve trade finance, strengthen KYC and streamline transactions
Central bank digital currencies may soon become a reality
The launch of Facebook Libra has pushed many central banks to fast-track the launch of CBDCs
COVID-19 and oil price war: Double whammy for Gulf nations
As global demand for crude remains low due to Covid-19 — the oil price war only adds to the Gulf nations’ distress
Will China become leader in AI by 2030?
The New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan is pivotal to deliver on China’s potential in predictive technology
Is Huawei’s global dominance under threat?
Huawei wants to lead the global 5G revolution, however, the US is on a diplomatic mission to stop Huawei’s dominance
Key sectors to drive Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy
Public and private investment in a few critical sectors will drive Saudi Arabia’s diversification plans to fulfill the Vision 2030
Thailand drives renewables innovation to fend off energy crisis
The country aims to generate 30 percent of its total power capacity from renewable energy by 2036. How will it do this?