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Vietnam: Virtual Events Scheduled to Mark Cashless Day
Data from the State Bank of Vietnam shows that the number of non-cash transactions has been on a rise in Vietnam during the pandemic.
IFC and KMF to Help Micro and Small Entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan Weather the Impact of COVID-19
Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kazakhstan stand to benefit from a new investment which aims to help businesses recover from the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, resume operations, and adapt to the post-crisis environment.
Latin America and the Caribbean Leaders Look to Digital & Women for Sustainable Recovery
High-level representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean noted that digital means continued to offer alternative modes for countries to achieve their financial inclusion goals and reach worst-impacted groups.
Early Bird Registration for Cracking the Nut® 2021 is Open Until 30 June!
Register now to join the conversation on building resilient food, water, and energy systems!
UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima Announced as the 2021 Financial Health Visionary Award Recipient
The Award is given to individuals who have shown unparalleled leadership in building a more accessible and inclusive financial system, and who seek to continue to inspire and encourage the next generation of leaders to innovate new solutions for the financially underserved.
Symbiotics Arranges a Sustainability Bond in Armenia With AraratBank for $14.5 Million
Microenterprises and SMEs will benefit from the Social loans to encourage employment creation and business activity in the country.
Apply for the 2021 Fintech Innovation Challenge by 11 June!
Women’s World Banking’s Fintech Innovation Challenge provides a global stage to highlight fintech innovations focused on building women's security and prosperity in the face of global inequalities.
IFC Partners With Evocabank to Support Smaller Businesses, Boost Resilience and Drive Recovery in Armenia
Even before the COVID-19 crisis, access to finance was the biggest obstacle for doing business in Armenia. Has it increased following the pandemic?
COVID-19 Loans for MSMEs Reach PHP 4.3 Billion
The loans approved under the COVID-19 Assistance to Restart Enterprises program is said to have benefited 29,816 enterprises in the Philippines.
COVID-19 Second Wave Takes a Toll on Digital Payments
Digital payment transactions have fallen sharply between April and May after sustaining a rising trend till March, hit by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India.