Standard Chartered and lianyirong announced the establishment of a joint venture to build a blockchain driven digital trade finance platform

The Melancholic Saga of Xiaomi in India

In January 2024, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 13 5G series in India, achieving an outstanding sales feat of nearly CNY 900 million within a mere two days. Expressing gratitude on Twitter, Xiaomi India thanked its consumers, hailing the series as "super smartphones that redefine excellence." The commitment echoed the promise to persist in delivering innovation and premium products to the Indian market.

Doubt Cast on Singapore’s Effort to Preserve Hawker Culture

A new initiative allowing certain foreigners to work as food stall assistants in Singapore’s hawker trade may face challenges in attracting applicants due to the physically demanding nature of the job and its relatively low wages, policy experts suggest.

Argentina's wave of SME closures continues, with a bleak recovery outlook

New Import Tax Regulations in Brazil: Cross-Border Shopping to Enjoy Tax Discounts from Au

EqualOcean reports that starting August 1, 2024, under Brazil's newly passed Law No. 914/2024, purchases over USD 50 on international cross-border shopping platforms that are part of the "Conforme Remessa" import tax compliance program will benefit from reduced import taxes.

China's Fintech: 6 Listed Firms Giving Access to Asia's Most Vibrant Ecosystem

Together with Tellimer – a global technology, information, and data provider with over 20 years' experience in financial markets – we highlight six innovative players operating across a broad swathe of the fintech landscape.