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VC is rebounding in Latin America, providing startups with a fresh capital pool as NXTP secures $98 million for its third fund focused on early-stage B2B startups. (Photo: Contxto)
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NXTP raises $98 million in its biggest fund yet, strengthening the venture capital landscape in Latin America

  • Post Date 11/30/2023

In a significant boost to Latin America’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, NXTP, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage B2B startups, has successfully secured $98 million [more…]

(Nov. 29, 2023) On Wednesday, stricter water restrictions took effect in drought-hit northeast Spain with authorities in Catalonia suggesting that Barcelona might have to import fresh water by boat in the coming months. (Photo: Euronews)
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Drought crisis deepens in northeast Spain, Barcelona faces possible water shipping

  • Post Date 11/30/2023

In the wake of Catalonia’s worst recorded drought, tighter water restrictions came into effect on Wednesday, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the region’s water [more…]

Singapore and Zurich shared the title of the world's most expensive city this year, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), with Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong following closely behind. (Photo: Travel Triangle)
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Singapore and Zurich share the throne as the world’s most expensive cities in 2023

  • Post Date 11/30/2023

In a recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Singapore and Zurich have emerged as the joint leaders in the race for the world’s [more…]

TikTok faces a hurdle in Indonesia due to conflicting statements as it seeks to secure an ecommerce license. (Photo: Bay Ismoyo | AFP)
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TikTok faces regulatory mines in Southeast Asia amidst conflicting statements on ecommerce license in Indonesia

  • Post Date 11/30/2023

On Tuesday, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Jerry Sambuaga, reportedly announced that TikTok is in the process of obtaining an ecommerce permit from the government, [more…]

Philippines - The SEC plans to block Binance within three months for selling securities without the required licenses. (Photo: Gabby Jones | Bloomberg)
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SEC moves to block Binance in the Philippines amidst allegations of unauthorized securities trading

  • Post Date 11/30/2023

In a significant development, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has taken decisive action against Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform. [more…]

On Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, Hong Kong and Thai tourists can now use their domestic real-time payment systems for cross-border purchases. (Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand)
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Hong Kong and Thailand launch real-time payment integration for tourists

  • Post Date 11/30/2023

In a groundbreaking move aimed at expediting digital transformation and fostering increased business opportunities, authorities in Hong Kong and Thailand have announced a new initiative [more…]