Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Gojek in Talks with Tokopedia for $18 Billion Merger, Sources Say

Indonesia’s ride-hailing and payments giant Gojek is in advanced discussions about merging with local e-commerce pioneer PT Tokopedia, ahead of a planned initial public...

Non-Banks to Dominate Digital Banking Application

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a policy document on licensing framework for digital banks last week, following a six-month public consultation, and set...

RHB Group Continues to Drive Sustainable Development Initiatives

RHB Banking Group (RHB Group) continues to drive its sustainable development initiative through social-impact asset financing activities as well as the provision of affordable...

Vidy Releases Own Cryptocurrency for Users

Vidy, a self-described “world’s first blockchain-powered decentralized video ad network,” has just launched a cryptocurrency called VidyCoin, according to a press release from the...

HBL Islamic Banking, Dolmen Group Join Hands

HBL Islamic Banking and Dolmen Group recently entered into a strategic partnership, as per which, they are to provide access to premium real estate...

Rupee Likely to Stay Stable, Gold May Fall

Pakistan’s currency is expected to gradually depreciate in the range of 2-4% to around Rs164-66 to a dollar over the next one year as...