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One Innovative Company is Helping the Fight Against Dengue
Philab Industries, a pioneer in the healthcare business in the Philippines, is expanding to healthcare science and technology bringing in the most advanced diagnostic tools to the country.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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Xiaomi eyes Indian mobile technology start-ups for investments, tie-ups
Smart devices maker Xiaomi Inc is scouting the Indian market to invest in mobile technology start-ups and to forge partnerships with local content creators as part of its strategy to build an ecosystem around its products in the country.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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- impact investing
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Bank Indonesia to Ease Branchless Banking Services, Electronic Money Regulations
Bank Indonesia, the country's central bank, is set to ease branchless banking services and electronic money regulations in order to broaden cashless payment systems in the country.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Narayana Health Launches Robotic Surgery Training Program
With training and skill sharing being the prime most factors determining a surgeon's success in robotic surgery, Bengaluru based Narayana Health on Thursday launched a robotic surgery training programme.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- South Asia
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Facebook Makes New Wi-Fi Push into India After Free Basics
The technology company plans to make internet available through wireless hotspots.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Accion Looks to Double India Investment in Fintech Cos to $50 Million
Accion, the global nonprofit focusing on the financial inclusion space, is looking to double its exposure to India in the coming years from the current $25 million (Rs 167 crore).
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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- fintech
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Myanmar Political Party Uses Microfinance Small Business Loans to Boost Its Election Chances
With the 2020 elections in mind, a political party thwarted by its lack of returns last November plans to make headway with a new microfinance scheme.
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- Investing
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Changing Tack for That Social Impact
Ten years, two funds and the first close of its third fund, impact investment firm Lok Capital is all set to change tack as it continues to bet on ventures that have a social impact.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
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- South Asia
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