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Blockchain · 14 May 2018 HSBC and ING complete first transaction using Blockchain technology HSBC Holdings Plc announced that it had performed the world’s first trade finance transaction using blockchain technology, a major step in boosting…

Italy · 11 May 2018 Italy fines Whatsapp for allegedly obliging users to agree to sharing their personal data Italy’s Competition and Markets Authority (AGCM) announced it was imposing a €3 million (USD3.6 million) fine on messaging service Whatsapp for allegedly…

Malta Institute of Accountants · 11 May 2018 Growing SMEs for a Digital World – Malta’s Institute of Accountants SME Forum Digital innovation opens a new future to SMEs but entrepreneurs need to be prepared for the transformation. The 2018 SME Forum, organised…

Spain · 11 May 2018 Valencia closes in on rooms with a view Authorities in Valencia are proposing a law to restrain holiday rentals around the city. If the regional government votes in favour of…

USA · 10 May 2018 US – China trade off impacts import of Ford automobiles in China Chinese customs officials are holding up shipments of imported Ford automobiles for technical checks. Trade experts believe the move is meant to…

Donald Trump · 10 May 2018 Trump hints at forfeiting press credentials to ‘negative media’ A Donald Trump tweet seems to suggest that media houses reporting “negative” news about the presidency could have their press credentials forfeited.…

France · 9 May 2018 Turbulent times for Air France Air France-KLM, one of the world’s biggest airline groups, is in deep trouble and facing significant turbulent times. Shares in Air France-KLM…

Ireland · 9 May 2018 Foreign groups banned from buying Facebook ads in Irish referendum on abortion Facebook is banning foreign groups from buying advertisements related to Ireland's abortion referendum, the company announced Tuesday. The May 25 referendum will…

USA · 9 May 2018 USA: Facebook to require extra checks from people buying ads on politics The Financial Times reports that Facebook will require extra checks from people buying advertisements on political issues ranging from abortion and guns,…

Cannes Festival · 8 May 2018 The No-Selfie Policy of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival opens today, one day before the traditional start. The 71st edition of the event is an example in…

Sweden · 8 May 2018 European fintech eyeing stock market listing Europe’s biggest fintech IPO is looming after Swedish fintech start-up iZettle announced plans to join the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange later this…

Venezuela · 7 May 2018 Oil price goes above $70 a barrel for first time in over three years US crude oil prices have pushed above $70 a barrel for the first time in over three years as concerns have grown…