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Ripple makes waves in Southeast Asia

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13-Feb-19 Ripple, a real-time settlement system, currency exchange and remittance network, is extending its Asia and Middle East networks via two Emirates-based remittance businesses, UAE Exchange and Unimoni, that will link with Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank using Ripple’s blockchain-led platform. [image: Ripple]

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DHL Connectedness Index: Globalization hits new record high

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12-Feb-19 DHL's latest Global Connectedness Index found Southeast Asia benefited from linkages with wider Asian supply chain networks as well as ASEAN policy initiatives promoting economic integration. International flows exceed expectations the most in Cambodia, Malaysia, Mozambique, Singapore, and Vietnam. [image: DHL]

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Unified medical record established in Abu Dhabi

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23-Jan-19 A unified database will soon allow for medical records to be shared between all healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, and will be part of the Health Information Exchange, a centralised platform designed to enhance healthcare connectivity. [image: UAE-Voice]

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Why luxury brands should focus in on Middle East strategy

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11-Dec-18 Luxury brands should not overlook the growing market in the Middle East, with a projected growth of 50 percent for clothing and footwear. Sotheby’s notes that demand for rare and modern watches is at an all-time high in the region. [image: Luxury Society]

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