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Microsoft Announces US $2.2 Billion Investment to Fuel Malaysia’s Cloud and AI Transformation
Today, Microsoft announced it will invest US$2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation – the single largest investment in its 32-year history in the country.
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- Investing, Technology
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- South Asia
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Taking Stock of India’s Fintech Landscape: A Venture Capital Firm Shares Six Insights from One of the World’s Most Vibrant Investment Markets
The global team at Quona Capital — a venture capital firm focused on inclusive fintech — recently concluded a visit to India, during which they immersed themselves in the local fintech ecosystem. Michel Zaidler at Quona shares six insights they gathered from several of their Indian portfolio companies, and from these companies' customers and other fintech thought leaders. He highlights some of the groundbreaking business models these fintechs are using, and explains why the Indian market offers unique opportunities to investors.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Investing, Technology
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Microsoft Announces US $1.7 Billion Investment to Advance Indonesia’s Cloud and AI Ambitions
Investment includes new cloud and AI infrastructure, major AI skilling initiatives, and support for Indonesia’s growing developer community.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Goodwell Invests in OmniRetail, Fuelling Better Opportunities for Informal Retailers
The firm is proud to be the first to commit, underscoring its desire to support the growth of companies driving financial inclusion in underserved communities.
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- Investing
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Vodacom Tanzania Acquires Smile for $27.4 Million to Support 4G and 5G Rollout Plans
The agreement grants Vodacom access to Smile's 800MHz and mid-band spectrum. Additionally, Vodacom will use Smile’s 4G LTE network.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Brazil’s Pix Payments Are Killing Cash. Are Credit Cards Next?
In three years, Brazil's hugely popular Pix payment system has become the country's favorite way to pay, replacing cash and wire transfers in many cases and now threatening the dominance of credit cards in the booming e-commerce sector.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Latin America
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Accelerating Africa’s E-Commerce Revolution: A SaaS Solution Leverages Payment and Logistics Innovation to Unleash the Continent’s Entrepreneurial Potential
Africa’s e-commerce landscape is in the midst of an ongoing revolution, as the growth in internet access has enabled businesses across the continent to sell their products locally, regionally and globally. Moulaye Taboure at ANKA explains how his company is leveraging “Software as a Service” (SaaS) innovation to connect these businesses with consumers, while providing payments and logistics services geared toward their unique needs. He shares highlights from a recent ANKA whitepaper that outlines key trends and developments in African e-commerce.
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- Finance, Technology
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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: How Supporting Women-Led MSMEs Can Boost Empowerment and Drive Job Growth in India
Small businesses — especially women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) — are emerging as pivotal drivers of economic growth in India. According to Umesh Singh at Tara Candles, these MSMEs can play a key role in boosting employment — but to do so, they’ll require more support. He explores how women-led MSMEs are creating jobs and promoting inclusive growth, and discusses how the government and other stakeholders can help women entrepreneurs overcome the challenges they face in starting and running a business.
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- Education
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