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Spacely AI Raises Pre-Seed Funding From SCB 10X and Launches Spatial Design APIs
Spacely AI is expanding their global footprint, serving users from Thailand, United States, Portugal, and several other countries worldwide.
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: How IIX’s WLB6 Orange Bond Helps Women’s Livelihoods in Asia
Since 2017, Impact Investment Exchange has raised $228 million to support women’s economic empowerment in Asia, with the deal size and number of investors on an upward trend.
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Viewpoint: Let’s Recognize Women’s Role in Agriculture – And Invest in It
While addressing visible gender gaps is crucial, efforts to promote the voice and leadership of women, and tackle the root causes of gender-based inequalities, are equally important for ensuring long-term results.
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- Agriculture
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As Nobel Laureate Yunus Skirts Jail in Bangladesh, Fears for His Future
The pioneer of microfinance now faces scores of legal charges, but his supporters say they're part of a campaign of political intimidation and harassment.
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- Finance, Social Enterprise
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Shadowfax Confirms $100 Million Round to Fuel Instant Delivery Push
Shadowfax is one of the largest logistics service providers to hyper-local and on-demand delivery businesses in India.
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- Investing, Technology
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India Okays $15 Billion of Milestone Chip Plant Investments
While still merely blueprints, the approvals advance India’s semiconductor ambitions.
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Meesho Taps Micro-Entrepreneurs to Plug Gaps in India’s Supply Chain Network
Valmo is a win-win for all ecosystem participants. Micro-entrepreneurs are able to find more work, whereas the network generates more demand for delivery players.
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Indian Parliamentary Panel Red-Flags PhonePe and Google Pay Cornering 83% of India’s UPI Payments
An Indian parliamentary panel has urged the government to support the growth of domestic fintech players that can provide alternatives to the Walmart-backed PhonePe and Google Pay.
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- Finance, Technology
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