Emerging Economies news and trends

Thunes Raises $10M To Connect More Unbanked
Financial Inclusion // May 06, 2019

Thunes, a global cross-border payments network for emerging economies, announced Monday (May 6) that it raised $10 million in venture funding. In a press release, the company — formerly known as TransferTo — said the fundraising round was led by GGV Capital and will be used to...

Netflix Everywhere Is Not The Same For Everyone
Retail // March 18, 2016

With its global expansion plans, Netflix hopes to bring binge watching to the international stage. While that’s something that most consumers want, there is a potential downside for local economies. In the long run, will the omnipresence of the streaming media titan ultimately help or...

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Emerging Economies Face FX Challenges

April 09, 2023
Most of the world’s developing economies saw foreign exchange reserves dwindle during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to a report Sunday (April 9) by the Financial Times (FT), citing fDi Markets analysis of central bank data from 75 nations collected by Haver Analytics, the latest sign of the ongoing effects of the pandemic. The figures […]

Thunes Raises $10M To Connect More Unbanked

May 06, 2019
Thunes, a global cross-border payments network for emerging economies, announced Monday (May 6) that it raised $10 million in venture funding. In a press release, the company — formerly known as...