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Analysis: Indonesia’s EV Mission Will Be Trickier Than Just Mining Nickel
Southeast Asia’s biggest economy wants to use its booming battery-metals sector as a springboard to become a global player in electric vehicles.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- South Asia
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- e-mobility, mining
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Press Release: USAID Releases Indonesia Global Water Strategy High-Priority Country Plan
Under this plan, USAID will invest over $50 million to reach more than one million Indonesians with access to safe, sustainable, and climate-resilient drinking water.
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- WASH
- Region
- South Asia
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- climate change, sanitation, water
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Malaysia’s reNIKOLA Seeks up to $438 Million for Renewable Energy Projects
Uptake of renewable power is rising quickly in South and Southeast Asia as their booming economies grapple with power cuts due to a weak power grid and climate change.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Vietnam’s Gimo Raises $17.1 Million in Funding Led by TNB Aura to Fuel Expansion
GIMO, a Vietnam-based FinTech startup, has announced the completion of Series A funding round with total capital raise of up to $17.1 million.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Indonesia, New Zealand Agree to Continue Geothermal Cooperation
This joint effort is expected to be able to accelerate geothermal development in Indonesia and provide sustainable solutions to support Indonesia's energy transition.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
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- South Asia
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- renewable energy
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Vietnam’s Digitalization Efforts Fuel Startup Scene
The Southeast Asian nation hopes to become a high-income economy by 2045 by focusing on its digital economy.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- agtech, digital inclusion, fintech, startups
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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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World Bank Approves Indonesia Loan, Funding for Clean Energy and Health
The World Bank said on Tuesday it had approved a $1.14 billion project to expand access to cleaner electricity in Indonesia.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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