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Vietnam Renewable Energy Firms to Benefit From Direct Purchase Agreements
Analysts with broker Saigon Securities (SSI) say that the DPPA mechanism can encourage more investment in domestic renewable energy projects.
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Vietnam Mandates Facial Recognition for Digital Payments Above $390
The new policy change received validity from the State Bank of Vietnam at the start of July, with the banking regulator hinting at a strict enforcement of the rules.
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International Finance Corporation Providing USD $150 Million for Vietnam’s First Blue Bond
The package is designed to stimulate a viable blue finance market, promote green bonds, and support smaller businesses in Vietnam.
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Report: Global Remittances Slowed in 2023, Seen Rising in 2024 — World Bank
Remittances remained a crucial source of external finance for developing countries in 2023, bolstering the current accounts of several countries grappling with food insecurity and debt issues.
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Malaysia’s Paywatch Secures $30 Million Funding From a Mix of Equity and Credit Facilities
This is the largest funding round closed by an Malaysia-based earned-wage access (EWA) player in Southeast Asia.
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IFC Invests $100 Million in CitySavings’ Social Bond in the Philippines
Proceeds from the social bond will be used for loans to women in low and lower-middle-income groups.
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India, Ghana Agree To Operationalise UPI Link Within 6 Months
The linking of Indian and Ghanaian instant payment systems will be the latest in India's expansion of UPI operations, which are already available in countries such as France, UAE, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
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Press Release: Capria Ventures Closes India Opportunity Fund Post Successful Sale of Awign
Capria Ventures, a Global South specialist venture capital firm, announced the successful completion of fundraising for its India Opportunity Fund at INR 153 crore (~USD 19M).
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