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Press Release: The Rockefeller Foundation Invests $5 Million in Mombak’s “The Amazon Reforestation Fund”
The Rockefeller Foundation’s $5 million investment in Mombak alongside several blue chip investors represents the latest effort to strengthen the marketplace for carbon credits.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Latin America
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Press Release: IFC and IDEI Announce Green Bond Issuance for 800 Million Pesos to Promote Sustainable Construction in Mexico
The bond will contribute to the development of green financing for construction in Mexico, while strengthening the country's climate financing market.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Latin America
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Bamboo Capital Partners with Esgpedia to Support Corporate Sustainability and ESG Reporting for Businesses in Vietnam
To help companies in Vietnam embark on corporate sustainability and develop plans towards greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) reduction, Bamboo Capital has partnered with ESGpedia on capacity building for companies in the region.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- data, decarbonization, ESG, impact measurement
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Deloitte Unveils AI Incubator to Tap Into India’s Tech Innovation and Talent
The AI incubator will leverage the in-depth sector knowledge and AI/ML expertise of its professionals.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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China’s Abandoned, Obsolete Electric Cars Are Piling Up in Cities
A subsidy-fueled boom helped build China into an electric-car giant but left weed-infested lots across the nation brimming with unwanted battery-powered vehicles.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-mobility, renewable energy, waste
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Indonesia Becomes Southeast Asia’s Biggest Content Market, Buoyed by Forecast of Strong Online Growth – Study
Indonesian content investment grew 13% in 2022 to $979 million, representing Southeast Asia’s largest video content market.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Majority of Indian Small Businesses Plan Website Investments, Says GoDaddy India Study
With digitalisation growing at a rapid pace in India, having a strong online presence is vital for businesses.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Navigating the Customer Engagement Cycle in the World’s ‘Mobile-Only’ Continent: How to Reach African Customers in a Shifting Online Landscape
Customer engagement has evolved over the years, as businesses' focus has shifted from continually acquiring new customers, to building long-term relationships with existing ones. But as Ayodeji Balogun at Terragon explains, businesses in Africa often struggle to foster this long-term engagement due to the complex nuances of the market — including the unique ways customers use digital tools. He explores how businesses can leverage mobile technology to optimize customer engagement in Africa, while navigating the market’s specific needs and challenges.
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- Technology
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