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Vancouver & Toronto rank mid-table in bunq cost index
Fintech

Vancouver & Toronto rank mid-table in bunq cost index

Rent is the main pressure point in Vancouver and Toronto, where housing takes up most monthly outgoings despite mid-table overall living costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for travel eSIM plans
Fintech

Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for travel eSIM plans

Travellers buying eSIM data in 175 countries can now pay with stablecoins as Eskimo seeks faster checkout and wider payment choice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BMX launches pixel-led GaN chargers for travellers
Mobile accessories

BMX launches pixel-led GaN chargers for travellers

Travellers can now track live wattage on a palm-sized charger that supports multiple devices and ships with UK, EU and AU adapters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs
Customer Experience

Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs

Travellers buying selected Asia Pacific policies will get eSIM access and a 1GB starter pack for a limited period, cutting roaming costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers

Travelling professionals can now avoid laptop trackpads, as a pocket-sized foldable mouse cuts strain and works across multiple devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Cloudbeds report shows hostel bookings split by region
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudbeds report shows hostel bookings split by region

Rates are under pressure even as occupancy holds up, with dorm pricing falling 8.2% and OTA bookings dominating globally, Cloudbeds said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
eSIM use surges as travellers favour digital connectivity
Unified Communications

eSIM use surges as travellers favour digital connectivity

More travellers are avoiding roaming fees by activating eSIMs before departure, with half now using them for overseas trips, Ubigi said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
More UK adults eye moving abroad as language skills pay
Human Capital Management

More UK adults eye moving abroad as language skills pay

More UK adults are ready to move abroad, as new research links language skills to higher pay, confidence and global career mobility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display
Marketing Technologies

Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display

Add a second screen to your laptop bag. The Espresso Lite 15 aims to deliver a lightweight portable monitor for work on the move.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
TerraPay & Raenest boost payouts to India, Philippines
Fintech

TerraPay & Raenest boost payouts to India, Philippines

TerraPay links its global payments network to Raenest to speed local-currency payouts to freelancers in India and the Philippines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899

The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market
Fintech

Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market

Singapore customers shut out of premium banking may now buy access, as a S$899 annual membership bundles travel, investment and lifestyle perks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta
Fintech

Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta

Users in more than 100 countries can now spend USDT or USDC through a virtual Visa card as Cashi begins its public beta.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Golden Visa lifts New Zealand luxury rental demand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Golden Visa lifts New Zealand luxury rental demand

Wealthy overseas arrivals are pushing premium rentals higher, with Auckland demand more than six times up in May amid Golden Visa interest.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Wise buys Expatica to widen global relocation reach
Fintech

Wise buys Expatica to widen global relocation reach

The deal broadens Wise's customer reach beyond payments, tying its cross-border banking tools to advice for millions of people moving abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships
Digital Transformation

Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships

Moldovan founders stand to gain wider access to European capital and mentoring as new deals open funding and acceleration routes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
UK startups shift outside Central London, report finds
Hybrid & Remote Work

UK startups shift outside Central London, report finds

Founders are increasingly opting for commuter-belt bases, as new data shows more than half of UK startups now launch outside Central London.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips

Lower costs and lighter tax burdens have pushed Bucharest to the top of Europe’s startup rankings, while London fell to 69th globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026