China’s Ant Financial applies for banking license in Singapore, joining Grab and Razer
Shortly after Razer and Grab, world’s highest-valued FinTech company “Ant Financial” applied for a digital wholesale banking license in Singapore in its aim to promote...
Thailand, France and Mexico strengthen environmental protection with plastic ban
As a way to start the decade right,
countries like Thailand, France and Mexico have announced separately their
implementation of the single-use of plastic bags as...
Russian President claims lead on hypersonic weapons, surpassing US
From merely catching up with the United States
in the past, President Vladimir Putin of Russia claims that their country is
now the world leader on...
Canada condemns Russia and China over vetoed Syria aid
The Government of Canada and
other countries involved in the United Nations Security Council condemned
Russia and China for leading the veto of a
resolution to continue the...
German cabin crew union threatens Lufthansa airlines with strikes after Holidays
Excluding the days of merriment, German flight attendants’ union UFO said it might
stage strikes against Lufthansa, the flag carrier and largest German airline, any...
Australian PM Scott Morrison faces anger for taking Holiday amid bushfire crisis
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has faced criticisms after taking a vacation as bushfires raged in their country that resulted in the death of...
World Bank President urges lawmakers to prioritize debt management to avert global financial crisis
As the World Bank warns a
‘global wave of debt,’ its President, David Malpass stressed that “debt
management and transparency need to be top priorities for...
