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This year marks a pivоtal moment in the fashion industry, as the convergence of fashion and technology reshapes the landscape of design, production, and consumption of apparel. Innоvations in AI, digital fashion, and sustainable technologies are not just enhancing the functionality but are fundamentally transforming how the industry operates. Examples range from AI-driven trend analysis […]
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As the 2024 Regtech Africa Conference draws to a close, the spotlight shines brightly on the pivotal partnership between 9PSB, UBA, FITC…
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Global insurtech funding plummeted in Q1 2024 following a lack of mega-round deals, according to new research by Gallagher Re. The firm’s Q1 Global Insurtech report highlighted that $912.3m (£729.74m) in funds were secured between January and March, 17% lower than the previous quarter. Gallagher Re said this was the lowest quarter in four years. The report also highlighted […]
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for the investment of the neighboring country Thailand in the hi-tech parks established across the country and the special economic zone of Bangladesh and cooperation in health and food technology. She raised the point at a press conference on Thursday to highlight the experience of her visit to Thailand. […]
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The RegTech Africa Conference 2024 is primed to illuminate the transformative potential of data governance in Africa’s economic landscape. Scheduled to convene on May 23 and 24, 2024, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, the flagship event will gather luminaries, policymakers, and industry titans to chart a course toward unlocking Africa’s true prosperity. In an era […]
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On Monday, London-based insurtech provider Loadsure announced it is massively expanding its presence in Europe, offering its freight insurance and risk management solutions to Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and the Benelux region — Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The company also announced its new hire, Ben Brough, will lead the international team as […]
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says firm will provide education and training to 200,000 people. Microsoft will invest $2.2bn in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in Malaysia to support the country’s digital transformation, the tech giant has said, following similar announcements in Indonesia and Thailand. The announcement by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday includes plans […]
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heads of state are pushing for an ambitious $120 billion in aid as the continent grapples with multiple challenges among which are low development and effects of climate changes. The 19 leaders called for this support in Nairobi, , during a summit of African heads of state to discuss an International Development Association (IDA) replenishment […]
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Company aims to enhance flexibility and bolster strength. PUBLISHED : 2 May 2024 at 14:19 Piyasak Ukritnukun, Managing Director of Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited (TIDLOR), announced that at the company’s Board of Directors meeting on April 30, 2024, it was resolved to propose to the shareholders’ meeting the consideration and approval of the […]
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“Many of these interested firms – whether we’re talking about pensions, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, other asset managers, family offices – are having ongoing diligence and research conversations, and we’re playing a role from an education perspective,” Mitchnick said. And the interest is not new: BlackRock has been talking about bitcoin to these sorts […]