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Visa’s $1 Billion Acquisition of Pismo Expands Footprint in Latin America
The $1 billion purchase of Pismo by Visa is a significant development in the firm’s Latin American expansion plan.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Colombia to Decarbonise 290 Mega Watt Coal Plant to Solar-Plus-Storage
Colombia is looking to diversify its renewables portfolio, of which solar PV only represented 1%.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Latin America
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Bdeo Secures over $8.1 Million for its Expansion in Latin America
The insurtech startup aims to expand its presence in Europe and Latin America, backed by Íope Ventures and other prominent investors.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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DRC Energy Firm Nuru Obtains US $40 Million in Latest Round of Funding
Nuru anticipates it will receive an additional US$28 million in project finance by the end of the month.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: IFC Partners with Thai Credit Retail Bank to Help Boost Access to Finance for Small Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs in Thailand
Proceeds from the loan will be used to support MSMEs in Thailand, with at least 50 percent earmarked for women-owned or led MSMEs (WMSMEs).
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- Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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Report: Small Online Businesses Outperform Traditional Traders With 93% Export Rate in 18 Countries
According to the report, the small businesses from emerging economies are more focused on achieving success in exporting compared to those from advanced economies.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Cavli Wireless Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Cellular IoT Solutions
With the newly secured Series A funding, Cavli aims to strengthen its position in the global IoT market by expanding its product portfolio.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Beyond Recycling: Is ‘Deplastification’ the Next Step for Businesses?
A new report has warned that many businesses are utilising “avoidance strategies” that fail to reduce plastic usage.
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- Environment, WASH
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- Global
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