Trade has always depended on trust: that data is accurate, that parties are who they say they are, and that systems will behave consistently across jurisdictions. For decades, that trust… read more →
Latin America (LatAm), with nearly 700 million people and exports valued at over $1.3 trillion annually, is also the region to watch when it comes to digital payments. Under the… read more →
On Sunday, 10 May, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced amendments to the governance of domestic and international electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) service providers, including extending the accreditation deadline. Accredited… read more →
Looking at Minister Bahlil Lahadalia’s recent statements on the enduring necessity of coal, emphasising that Indonesia will continue to rely on coal-fired power plants (PLTU) to ensure energy efficiency and… read more →
South Asia and South-East Asia have long been viewed as fertile ground for fintech innovation. Mobile payments, real-time settlement systems, digital identity, and alternative credit models emerged here not by… read more →
Salt, brine, and strategic advantage: Turkmenistan’s mineral wealth and its export potential Turkmenistan looks, from a distance, like a country defined by mystery and emptiness – desert, heat, and a… read more →
As digital platforms increasingly dominate the cross-border trade space, one key element that is integral to easing access to trade finance is digital guarantees. Guarantees in trade finance are bank-issued,… read more →
A textile exporter in Vietnam ships a container of finished goods to a retail buyer in Germany. Payment terms: 90 days from receipt. The factory needs to be paid within… read more →
Just a few months into 2026, investors have already had to cope with wild, unpredictable market swings due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a consequential energy crisis,… read more →
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents can now plan, negotiate, and optimise a $2.4 million cross-border shipment in under half a second. They can match supplier terms, verify tokenised documents, pull live… read more →
