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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fuels ADB's sanitation drive with USD
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a report by ADB, since its inception in 2013, the trust fund has played a crucial role in leveraging over USD 1.64 billion in ADB investments dedicated to citywide inclusive sanitation (CWIS) projects across ADB developing member countries (DMCs).
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PingPong and MODIFI Announce Partnership to Transform B2B Cross-border Pay
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Singapore, November 16: In a significant development for B2B cross-border payments, FinTech platform MODIFI today announced a global B2B Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality in partnership with PingPong, one of the largest payment platforms in Asia.
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ChainUp Earns Prestigious "Best Institutional Custody & Asset-Service"
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Singapore, November 15: ChainUp, a global blockchain technology service provider, announced its recognition at the 2023 Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence. ChainUp was honored with the prestigious award "Best Institutional Custody & Asset-Service Solution" under the Digital Assets cat
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Now is the time to shift from supply chain resilience to growth
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
San Francisco [US], November 15: PwC launched a new report "Global supply chains: The race to rebalance" at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2023 in San Francisco, where PwC is once again the exclusive Knowledge Partner.
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ADB okays USD 100-mln loan to improve Tripura's tourism, urban infra
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Through this project, ADB will help upgrade tourist destinations, such as the Chaturdash Devata Temple, Kasaba Kalibari, and Neermahal Palace, by improving the amenities, rooms, and landscaping, and making them more visitor- and gender-friendly destinations.
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"Afghanistan's journey has left an enduring impact on World Cup 2023": Eoi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Despite not being able to qualify for the semifinals, the campaign has been memorable for Afghans. They secured wins in four of their nine matches and almost qualified for the semifinals. The rising Asian side recorded big wins over defending champions England and former world champions Sri
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ADB approves USD 100 mn loan to improve urban services, tourism facilities
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Expressing commitment to supporting Tripura's governmental priorities, ADB Principal Urban Development Specialist Tomoo Ueda stated, "ADB is committed to support the Tripura government's priorities of improving urban services and tourism infrastructure to help boost economic development".
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US must "do more" in Gaza, says Indonesia President Joke Widodo
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Indonesian President of Indonesia Joke Widodo has urged United States President Joe Biden to do more in Gaza to end the "atrocities" and help to bring a ceasefire, Al Jazeera has reported.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal participates in business roundtable in San Fra
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The event was attended by venture capitalists and entrepreneurs from a wide spectrum of industries in the US, including from the domains of energy, manufacturing, logistics, and technology, among others.
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US: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal holds bilateral with counterparts from
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (local time) met his counterparts from South Korea and Singapore and held bilateral meetings with the trade ministers of both countries in San Francisco.
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India, ADB sign USD 400 mn loan to create quality urban infrastructure
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The central government has signed a USD 400 million policy-based loan with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its urban reform agenda for creating high-quality urban infrastructure, improving service delivery, and promoting efficient governance systems.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal arrives in San Francisco; begins bilateral wit
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Just shortly upon arrival, Goyal, met with Singapore's Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and industry on the sidelines of IPEF in San Francisco. The two sides looked to advance the trade and commerce between the two nations.
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