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Eminent Women in the FinTech World

It is no surprise that the female presence in industries is barely presented. One cannot deny that many tech industries lack a fierce female dominion, and we see this clearly in the overall atmosphere with the biggest names in the tech sector, such as Apple, Samsung, Google’s Alphabet, Microsoft, and many more. But now, a […]

Asian Banks 'Falling Short' on Decarbonization Efforts - Study

Banks in Asia are “falling short” when it comes to meeting global pledges to tackle climate change and aligning with the decarbonization aims of their countries, according to a study published on Wednesday. Nearly 200 countries signed a pact in Glasgow last year calling on banks and financial institutions across the world to mobilize more […]

China Sets Green Hydrogen Target for 2025, Eyes Widespread Use

China’s top economic planner announced a target on Wednesday to produce up to 200,000 tonnes per year of green hydrogen, a zero-carbon fuel generated from renewable energy sources, by 2025, but envisions a more widespread industry over the long term. The country aims to produce 100,000 tonnes to 200,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year […]

EU Rules Must Focus on AI Benefits Not Curbs, Lawmaker Says

Europe’s attempt to set landmark rules for artificial intelligence should take a positive approach to reap the benefits of the technology rather than restrict it, European Parliament lawmaker Svenja Hahn said on Tuesday. The European Commission last year proposed its AI rules in a bid to take the lead in a technology dominated by China […]

Top 5 NFT Projects to Follow in 2022  

It can be rather difficult to find upcoming non-fungible tokens(NFT) projects before the mint is done, which could be in a matter of seconds if your internet or fingers are not the fastest. It would be ideal for most people to catch the mint, buy the NFT at the lowest price, sell it for whatever […]

Tencent Music Social Entertainment Services Slump Overshadows Upbeat Quarter

China’s Tencent Music will pursue a secondary listing of its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company said on Monday, after reporting a 15 percent fall in revenue at its mainstay social entertainment services business While most of Tencent Music users are in its music streaming unit, social entertainment services including karaoke platforms […]

Redefining Finance by Deconstructing Digital-only Banking Models

When comparing traditional and digital banking, we will find a remarkable number of advantages for digital banks. Their capabilities exceed those of ordinary banks with the mounting flexibility wave of financial technology’s (Fintech) emerging new technologies with the likes of cloud computing securing businesses globally. But what does digital banking really provide to both the consumers […]

No Country Met WHO Air Quality Standards in 2021 - Data

Not a single country managed to meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, a survey of pollution data in 6,475 cities showed on Tuesday, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip. The WHO recommends that average annual readings of small and hazardous airborne particles known as PM2.5 […]

'Humble and Hidden' Auto Suppliers Driving the EV Revolution

The shift to electric cars may pose an existential threat to suppliers of combustion engines but for auto parts firms such as TE Connectivity the challenge is keeping up with demand. It makes the connectors that link miles of cables in cars to all things electrical, from sensors to fuel injection systems to infotainment – […]

Rising Cybersecurity Tactics from the Russian-Ukrainian Crisis: A Prelude to a Global War?

Contrary to general belief, cyberattacks were much older than the internet itself. The first incident, which can be qualified as a cyberattack, took place nearly two centuries ago when a pair of thieves hacked France’s telegraph wireline communications system and stole some important financial information. Since then, the evolution of telecommunication systems has been accompanied […]