Policy barriers and the self-perpetuating cycle of data inequality Least Developed Countries (LDCs) often find themselves disadvantaged in the global digital economy, not solely because of infrastructural gaps but also… read more →

The UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) has committed £600 million to accelerate electricity transmission upgrades across Scotland, forming part of a £1.35 billion financing package led by Bank of America.… read more →

Data access and control facilitate cross-border trade and investment When it comes to international trade and investment, data is a key driver. Research studies have confirmed that cross-border data flows… read more →

Doral Renewables LLC has closed a new $100 million corporate letter of credit (LC) facility, extending its total LC capacity to $285 million. The new facility, arranged and issued solely… read more →

Afreximbank has launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund, marking one of the continent’s most significant commitments to date in supporting its film and television industry. Announced at the Creative… read more →

As our world becomes increasingly digital, the digital divide has widespread implications, and the least developed countries (LDCs) are most likely to be negatively affected.

HSBC has launched a new extension of its digital financing platform, TradePay, aimed at simplifying import duty payments for US corporates. The solution enables companies to optimise working capital by… read more →

Mastercard has announced a $300 million minority investment in the cross-border business of Corpay, a payments company.

At a glance, the trade dynamics of Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, the so-called CAM-3, present a story of modest but consistent economic ascent. Mexico has strengthened its status as a… read more →