Maldives goes for mobile banking
The Maldives has launched a pioneering system for its citizens to bank primarily using mobile phones.
Source: BBC Online
30 July 2008 | EN
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The Maldives has launched a pioneering system for its citizens to bank primarily using mobile phones.
Source: BBC Online
30 July 2008 | EN
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