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The Indian Company Forcing Uber to Change Its Business Model
Namma Yatri, launched by a SoftBank-backed fintech firm, pioneered the zero-commission model. Now other ride-hailing apps are rethinking their strategy.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- fintech, gig economy, startups
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China’s Dying EV Batteries, Solar Cells Are Powering a Circular Economy in New-Energy Era
Recycling critical materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel are driving profits and shoring up China’s resource security as trade war with US hits supply chains.
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- circular economy, recycling, waste
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Press Release: BII Invests $100 Million in ReNew to Boost India’s Solar Manufacturing Ecosystem
The investment supports the expansion of a resilient and self-reliant renewable energy supply chain in India.
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- Asia Pacific
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Amazon Injects $41 Million Into India Payments Arm
"Amazon is looking to strengthen its payments arm since the sector is booming with new players entering the space and existing players bolstering their platforms."
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Pioneer Facility Announces First Bangladesh Investment in Agri-Tech Innovator iFarmer
The Singapore-registered fund provides flexible debt financing to growth-stage climate enterprises driving social and environmental impact for marginalized communities.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Co-Axis Secures S$1.25 Million in Catalytic Capital to Scale Climate and Health Solutions in Asia
Co-Axis, a digital impact marketplace connecting funders with impact opportunities advancing the UN SDGs, has secured S$1.25 million in catalytic capital.
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- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Kaleidofin Secures $5.3 Million From IDH Farmfit to Boost Agri-Fintech Offerings
The investment will support Kaleidofin’s efforts to scale its lending portfolio and expand its technology stack, including credit scoring tools, middleware infrastructure, and risk services.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Apple ‘Aims to Source All US iPhones From India’, Reducing Reliance on China
Report suggests tech firm – swept up in Donald Trump’s trade war – will make change as soon as 2026.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- manufacturing
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