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Apple Is Making Another Bet on an Emerging Market in Asia
The iPhone maker is seeking growth among younger, mobile-first populations.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- South Asia
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London’s Sturgeon Capital Launches $35 Million Fund Aimed At Emerging Startups in Central Asia
Sturgeon Capital, a London-based VC, plans to invest in early-stage startups in the emerging markets of Central Asia and South Asia (excluding India).
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- Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Chinese Automaker BYD to Make EVs in Vietnam
Chinese automaker BYD plans to expand into electric vehicles manufacturing and assembly in Vietnam.
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- Transportation
- Region
- South Asia
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- e-mobility, manufacturing
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HOMA2U Raises $875K in Pre-series a Funding to Fuel Regional Expansion
HOMA2U plans to use the funds to accelerate its regional expansion, develop new products, and expand its market capitalisation value.
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- Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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- accelerators, ESG, startups
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Press Release: IFC Establishes a Presence in Malaysia to Support Green, Resilient and Inclusive Growth
IFC has established a presence in Malaysia to support the country's efforts to foster greater sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Viewpoint: How Do Oil Palm Companies Get Away With Disregarding Indonesian Law?
University of Toronto anthropologist Tania Li argues that companies can act with impunity because of corporate-state collusion and a lack of organised resistance.
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- Agriculture, Environment
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- South Asia
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AMK of Cambodia Borrowing $7.5 Million for Green Microfinance via Bond Issue From British Based BII, and Swiss Based Symbiotics
Cambodia’s AMK Microfinance Institution is to fund its ongoing lending for electric two- and three-wheeled vehicles as well as new products.
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- South Asia
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- e-mobility, impact bonds, lending, microfinance, MSMEs, renewable energy, solar, waste
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Press Release: Funding Societies Crosses US $3 Billion in SME Lending, Doubles Down Beyond Financing to Bolster Support for SMEs’ Needs
As the company expands across five countries in Southeast Asia, almost 100,000 SMEs have benefited from the access to financing.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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