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Creators are Cashing in on a “Facebook Renaissance”
The platform helps creators build a loyal, paying community, which is especially crucial at a time of declining organic reach on other platforms.
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- South Asia
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MSMEs Begin Applications for 2026 Programmes Under SME Corp. Malaysia
Under the 13MP (2026–2030), the MSME scaling-up agenda has been outlined to upgrade the size of MSMEs from micro to small and subsequently to medium.
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- Investing
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- South Asia
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- business development, MSMEs, scale, startups
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Malaysia and Indonesia Become the First Countries to Block Musk’s Grok over Sexualized AI images
There is growing scrutiny of generative AI tools that can produce realistic images, sound and text, and concern that existing safeguards are failing to prevent their abuse.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Analysis: Rising Coal Demand Overshadows Southeast Asia’s Transition to Renewable Energy
Indonesia is the world’s largest coal exporter and Southeast Asia’s biggest carbon emitter making it vital for the region ’s energy transition.
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- Energy, Environment
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Press Release: Agros Secures USD 2 Million from EDFI ElectriFI to Expand Solar-Powered Irrigation for Farmers in Southeast Asia
The financing will support Agros’ expansion in Indonesia and Cambodia and scale its “Pay-after-Harvest” model, enabling farmers to invest in high-quality solar water pump systems with flexible payment terms.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
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- South Asia
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Green Innovation Fund Backs Green Teams to Tackle Air Pollution in Indonesia
By ensuring every measurement is accurate and reliable, the company turns complex environmental data into actionable insights, supporting smarter decisions that protect public health and reduce the economic costs of pollution.
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- Environment
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- South Asia
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British International Investment Achieves Over £300 Million in Green Energy Commitments Across South-East Asia
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) announced it has committed £308 million in climate finance across South-East Asia during its current strategy period, advancing its ambition to invest up to £500 million by 2026.
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- Environment, Finance
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Touchstone Partners Launches US $10 Million Green Transition Fund at Net Zero Challenge Finale
Each funded climate-tech startup in Vietnam and Southeast Asia will receive capital alongside coaching and strategic guidance from Touchstone Partners and its advisory network.
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- Environment, Technology
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