Despite Pandemic’s Hits to the Economy, Southeast Asian Startup Investments have nearly doubled
During the second quarter of 2020, we saw investments in Southeast Asian startups nearly double despite the damage to the global economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of this surge of investments was driven by e-commerce and FinTech (financial technology) companies.
Indian Startups endure unprecedented Challenges but still find Opportunities during COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the first half of 2020 was supposed to be a banner financial period and witness accelerated growth throughout numerous sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic had other ideas. In every industry sector, we saw unprecedented economic challenges, especially among early-stage startups.
FinTech Abu Dhabi searches for Early-stage Startups via Digital Tour of 23 Countries
FinTech Abu Dhabi recently announced that their Innovation and Startups team will be taking a virtual tour of 23 countries to solicit and correspond with founders of some of the most exciting early-stage financial technology sector startups from June through November of this year.
Why are High Net Worth Individuals In India Looking To Invest Overseas?
High net-worth individuals (or HNI’s as they are often called) have recently generated a surge of international investing as they urged Indian-owned family offices to develop partnerships with foreign investors in Singapore and Gulf countries.
Technology City in Oman’s Salalah Free Zone to be constructed with Funds provided by UAE Investors
According to a recent “Oman Observer” report, a $350 million investment agreement was reached between a UAE investor and Oman’s Salalah Free Zone for the building of Technology City.
Dubai Businesses utilize Digital Formats to access New Markets in spite of Pandemic’s Disruptions to the Global Trade Landscape
Even though there have been disruptions to the global trading landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this cloud really has a silver lining. By utilizing digital formats, nearly a quarter of a million members of the Dubai chamber of commerce have been exploring new market opportunities on a global scale.