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Press Release: MODIFI Secures Strategic Investment From SMBC Asia Rising Fund to Fuel Asian Exports by SMEs
Fintech leader strengthens position in cross-border B2B payments and trade finance, eyeing rapid growth across Asia, including China and India.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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QubeHealth Raises Pre Series A From Unicorn India Ventures and CanBank VC
The funds raised will be used to further invest in technology and launch new features like embedded insurance, a gen-AI-led recommendation engine, and a healthcare marketplace.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Mastercard, Orange Partner to Increase Financial Inclusion in Seven African Countries
A deal between Orange Middle East and Africa and Mastercard aimed at driving financial inclusion for millions of Africans across seven countries through digital payments is set to go operational next year.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Engie and Morocco’s OCP Renewables Deal Worth Billions, Says Source
The renewable energy plans are expected to materialise in 2026, while the desalination and green hydrogen projects are forecast in 2028 and 2032 respectively, the source told Reuters.
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- Energy
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- North Africa & Near East
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Press Release: 251 Million Children and Youth Still Out of School, Despite Decades of Progress
The global out-of-school population has reduced by only 1% in nearly ten years, according to the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024 unveiled today. Chronic under-investment in education, particularly in low-income countries, is one of the main causes. In synergy with the G20, chaired this year by Brazil, UNESCO calls on its Member States to leverage innovative financing mechanisms such as debt-for-education swaps.
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- Education
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- Global
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- global development, SDGs, youth
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SteamaCo and Shyft Power Solutions Merge to Ignite Africa’s Digital Utility Transformation
Two of Africa’s leading energy technology companies are joining forces to help drive the digitization of Africa’s power grids and unlock more reliable, productive power.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BlackRock Hit by ESG Fund Setback in Europe, Says Morningstar
For the first time in at least 3 1/2 years, BlackRock has seen clients withdraw more cash from its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds in Europe.
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- Investing
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- Global
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Report: India Requires $6.5 Billion to Achieve Apparel Sector’s 2030 Emission Reduction Target Through Renewables and Energy Efficiency
While around $2.5 billion is available, there is still a $4 billion financing gap in India.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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