Emerging & Frontier Markets
Mastercard Buys Into Africa Payments
MasterCard will be acquiring a minority stake in the fintech unit of African telecom giant MTN.
Technology
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Google And El Salvador Reach A Modern Multi-Million-Dollar Agreement
The seven-year agreement will see El Salvador become the first Latin American government to benefit from Google Distributed Cloud.
Technology
Citi Extends Its Small-Business ‘Bridge’
First launched in 2021, Bridge was developed to help small businesses connect online with regional, local and community banks for loans up to $10 million.
Technology
Huawei Challenges Apple In China
Some strategists fear that Apple's honeymoon with China—the world’s largest smartphone market—might be over.
Technology
China Challenges The US In Semiconductor Race
Since the Biden administration rolled out a package of sanctions, Beijing’s access to the semiconductor market has been substantially crimped.
Technology
EU Passes Digital Services Act
For now, the EU's new rules will only apply to about two dozen large platforms.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Tells Intel ‘No’
President Joe Biden’s recent decision to ban US companies from making new investments in Chinese technology prompted the Chinese government to respond in kind by blocking Intel's acquisition of Tower Semiconductor.
Technology
Digital Tools Drive Success: Q&A With Group Executive And Country Head Of DBS Singapore Han Kwee Juan
Han Kwee Juan, group executive and country head of DBS Singapore, explains how technology helps to create personalized experiences, added value and greater sustainability.
Technology
Paypal Mints Stablecoin
Unlike other forms of cryptocurrency, stablecoins are typically backed by an asset or a basket of assets like gold or a traditional fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar or Euro.
Technology
Europe Makes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Available To Trade
The Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange listed Europe’s first-ever spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in mid-August.
Transaction Banking
Artificial Intelligence In Transaction Banking: Working Smarter
Poring over spreadsheets won’t solve all cash flow challenges.
Technology
Decentralized Social Media Finds A Foothold
Companies may face too many options for brand messaging.