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Facebook Signs First Deal to Buy Renewable Energy in India
CleanMax will own and operate the projects, while Facebook will buy the power off the grid using environmental attribute certificates, or carbon credits, the companies said
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- Energy
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- Asia Pacific
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- renewable energy, solar
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Press Release: FSS and NIPL Partner to Expand UPI Global Footprint
FSS (Financial Software and Systems), a globally leading provider of integrated payment products and India’s largest payments processor, and NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL, International arm of National Payment Corporation of India), have signed a strategic partnership to expand UPI (Unified Payment Interface) rails in international markets.
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- Finance
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: The High Cost of India’s Cheap Garment Exports
In the small town of Panipat alone there are hundreds of dyeing units, and many of these units release toxic waste into the river.
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- WASH
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- Asia Pacific
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- corporations
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Mumbai-Based VAV Lifesciences to Supply Key COVID Vaccine Ingredient to Pfizer, Moderna
Mumbai-based VAV Lifesciences is the only domestic firm in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain with this crucial ingredient.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
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- Asia Pacific
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- vaccines
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Analysis: COVID-19 Pushes India’s Middle Class Toward Poverty
The pandemic sent 32 million people in India from the middle class last year. Now a second wave is threatening the dreams of millions more looking for a better life.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: Grassroot Strategy to Realize Financial Inclusion in Indonesia
Many Indonesians, especially those living in rural areas, remain unbanked or have yet to become part of financial inclusion.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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India, Big Vaccine Exporter, Now Seeks Imports as COVID-19 Cases Soar
India on Tuesday said it will fast-track emergency approvals for COVID-19 vaccines authorised by Western countries and Japan, paving the way for possible imports of Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna shots.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
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- Asia Pacific
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- vaccines
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Amazon Announces $250 Million Venture Fund for Indian Startups
Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million venture fund to invest in Indian startups and entrepreneurs focusing on digitization of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the key overseas market.
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- Uncategorized
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-commerce, MSMEs, startups