Alipay+ targets global expansion in Europe, Latin America, and Middle East
In a move to expand its global presence, Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is leveraging its digital offering, Alipay+, to connect mobile payment apps worldwide. [more…]
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Paris organizers battling cyber threats with vigilance and innovation
As the world eagerly awaits the Paris 2024 Olympics, organizers are gearing up to tackle an unprecedented challenge – cybersecurity. With the Games set to [more…]
Boeing faces new scrutiny over potential quality lapses
In a recent development, federal air-safety regulators have initiated an investigation into Boeing following the disclosure that some inspections on 787 Dreamliners may have been [more…]
Indonesia’s growth momentum tested by tight monetary policy and export weakness
Indonesia’s economy displayed steady growth in the first quarter, driven by robust domestic consumption, but challenges such as tight monetary policy and export weakness may [more…]
Hong Kong and Shenzhen pioneer cross-border credit data verification
In a fresh move, Hong Kong and Shenzhen have embarked on a pioneering effort to test cross-border information verification, laying the foundation for seamless data [more…]
Robinhood faces SEC enforcement threat over crypto business, stock suffers pre-market dip
In a regulatory filing that raised eyebrows on Monday, popular trading platform Robinhood revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had issued a Wells [more…]
South Korea raises terrorism alert for diplomatic offices amid North Korean threats
In a move that underscores rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s foreign ministry has elevated the terrorism alert level for five of its [more…]
AirAsia launches franchise in Cambodia, promising affordable travel options in recovering aviation market
In a bid to bolster Cambodia’s aviation sector, AirAsia launched its latest franchise in the country on May 2, aiming to revive a market that [more…]
Glencore and PT Chandra near $1 Billion deal for Shell’s Singapore refinery and petrochemical units
In a move set to reshape Singapore’s energy landscape, a consortium led by Glencore and PT Chandra is on the brink of acquiring Shell’s oil [more…]
Presight acquires majority stake in AIQ, accelerating A.I. integration in energy sector
In a move aimed at advancing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector, Abu Dhabi-based AI firm Presight has acquired a 51% [more…]