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CleanTech startups attract investors amidst regulatory, funding challenges
Capital and business model hurdles persist.
CleanTech startups attract investors amidst regulatory, funding challenges
Capital and business model hurdles persist.
Banks gain 50% more tech capacity with productivity focus
Generative AI tools to streamline tasks can yield productivity gains of up to 30%.
Asia struggles with G20 payment targets
The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.”
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Singapore faces the steepest challenges due to its highly open economy.
Chinese officials focus on policies to attract more foreign investors
As part of the initiative, the government has lifted all restrictions on manufacturing sector access.
Prabowo's cabinet picks: Five economic powerhouses set to drive Indonesia's growth
They aim to boost investor confidence with proven leaders in finance and key sectors.
Thailand’s wage hike plan raises concerns for SMEs' future
The plan is to increase the minimum wage to 400 THB.
China raises debt ceilings with measures to address hidden debt
China's MOF has said that it would "raise debt ceilings" to help swap out hidden debt.
Japan posts highest number of bankruptcies in a decade
Rising costs were the most cited reason.
Philippine startups tied up in red tape struggle to take off
Tech ventures must obtain dozens of permits and wait weeks for approval.
Geopolitical tensions push APAC firms to rebalance portfolios
It is needed to navigate a complex business environment.
More factories relocate from China to Malaysia amidst trade tensions
But integrating with the local supply chains remains a challenge.
Tech sector still leads venture capital funding surge in India
India secured 483 VC deals.
S’pore bags ‘resilience champion’ status, boosts global business
It ranked 3rd, thanks to its location coupled with a stable and efficient gov’t.
Startups advised to avoid negative blitzscaling
Solid foundations are essential for sustainable growth in tech startups.
Indonesia's money supply falls 6.9% YoY in April
Thanks to disbursed loans and net claims.
International trade growth fuels arbitration preference
Arbitration’s fast speed and cost-effectiveness make it a preferred choice for resolving disputes.
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