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Scaling European deeptech through startup-corporate collaboration: Interview with Stéphane Ouaki, Director of EISMEA

EU Startups · July 18, 2025

If you’re a European startup founder eyeing deep tech innovation, the European Innovation Council (EIC) is a name you should know. With a €10.1 billion budget under Horizon Europe (the EU’s flagship research and innovation funding programme) the...

Indie agencies rewrite the media playbook in APAC

Campaign India · July 17, 2025

Independent media agencies are gaining ground in the Asia-Pacific region, even as WPP Media cements its dominance in India. COMvergence’s latest Billings and Market Share report underscores both trends. While WPP Media commands 40% of India’s $16...

Bolstering consumer protection in Southeast Asia

UNCTAD · July 15, 2025

15 July 2025 UN Trade and Development and Thailand deepen cooperation to enhance consumer rights and build fairer digital markets across the region. Default image copyright and description © UNCTAD Photo | A new agreement was signed on 9 July in...

Knowledge Nugget | India among top 10 global tourism economies in 2024–25: What UPSC aspirants must know

The Indian Express · July 15, 2025

Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your UPSC current affairs knowledge nugget for today on WTTC’s 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report and Travel and Tourism...

Tajikistan to begin digital transformation of agriculture with FAO support

Asia Plus ·

10:04, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has approved the Agricultural Digitalization Program for 2025-2029, developed with the support of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The program is aimed at leveraging digital...

SG Digest: Gordian Capital eyes Dubai expansion; TreeDots shuts Malaysia unit

Deal Street Asia ·

Gordian Capital a Singapore-based fund management platform is expanding into Dubai while food surplus platform TreeDots shuts its Malaysia unit. Gordian Capital eyes Dubai expansion Singapore-based fund management platform Gordian Capital has...

MKU secures major multi-year ballistic helmet contract in Asia

ETManufacturing.in · July 15, 2025

Indian defence firm MKU secures major contract to supply 200,000 advanced ballistic helmets to a leading Asian armed force.Indian defence manufacturer MKU has bagged a landmark multi-year framework contract to supply over 200,000 advanced...

Will nuclear powers help keep nukes out of Southeast Asia?

Deutsche Welle · July 14, 2025

As global powers vie for influence in Southeast Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is renewing its push towards nuclear disarmament. The ASEAN has long urged China, the US, the UK, Russia, and France to sign the Southeast...

Starbucks attracts bids for China business, denies full exit

Campaign Asia-Pacific · July 14, 2025

Starbucks is fielding proposals from a wave of investors for its China business, with industry players and private equity firms, including Centurium Capital, the largest shareholder in arch-rival Luckin Coffee, reportedly among the suitors. Most...

4 ’Strong Buy’ Stocks Under $10 With Up to 55% Upside

Investing ·

Investing in stocks priced under $10 can offer significant opportunities for investors seeking high-growth potential at a low entry point. These stocks often represent companies with strong fundamentals, innovative business models, or...

Cytiva boosts Asia footprint with bioprocessing push and local partnerships

Korea Biomedical Review · July 14, 2025

BOSTON, Mass. -- By Lee Han-soo / Korea Biomedical Review correspondent -- Cytiva, a U.S.-based life sciences company, is broadening its influence across the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening local manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and...

Tuvalu’s partners and allies | Are they doing enough?

The Fiji Times · July 18, 2025

Tuvalu, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, faces unique challenges as it strives for economic development and sustainability. With a population of almost 10,000 and a land area of about 26 square kilometres, its geographic isolation...

Gems and jewellery exports decline 14.25% in June amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions

ETRetail.com · July 15, 2025

Exports of gems and jewellery in June stood at USD 1626.96 million (Rs. 13978.980 crores) reflecting a dip of 14.25 per cent as compared to USD 1897.25 million (Rs. 15836.94 crores) for the same period last year, according to data released by the...

Press review: US and EU delay weapons to Ukraine as Syria fighting alarms Turkey

TASS · July 18, 2025

MOSCOW, July 18. /TASS/. US weapons deliveries to Ukraine via the EU could face delays; clashes in southern Syria raise alarm in Turkey; and the West intensifies efforts to destabilize security in the Asia-Pacific region. These stories have topped...

Chinese efficiency boosts Central Asia infrastructure with region's first light rail in Kazakhstan

Global Times ·

A light rail train is hoisted at Station 101 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on June 11, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Yang Yongjiu Near the international airport in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, a light rail train, painted in the deep blue...

Reviving national capabilities for economic development – Part 2

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 15, 2025

For example, everyone in this audience is connected through mobile phones, laptops, iPads or some piece of technology derived from a so-called “conflict mineral”. Tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold—collectively referred to as “3TG” minerals—are key...

How Much More “TACO” Madness Can the U.S. Economy Take?

The New Yorker · July 14, 2025

The White House’s tariffs have been well received, Donald Trump told Kristen Welker, of NBC News, last week, adding that the stock market had just hit a new high. Trump was right about the market, but he didn’t mention why investors were bidding...

Traditional MBA degree back in business amid economic downturns, says Curtin University’s Shahid Ghauri

The West Australian · July 14, 2025

Curtin University’s Shahid Ghauri expects a resurgence in demand for the traditional master of business administration degree as professionals look to enhance their skills amid a slowing economy and rapid artificial intelligence advancements. Dr...

Vancouver tech firm aims to help forests bounce back stronger after wildfires

North Shore News ·

With US$6.5M in new funding, Veritree is scaling its forest restoration platform globally With the wildfire season intensifying in recent years, post-wildfire restoration has become increasingly critical. A Vancouver tech company drawing investor...

International business briefs: Italy UniCredit conditions could breach EU law

BusinessLIVE ·

Bengaluru — Tylenol maker Kenvue’s CEO and board member Thibaut Mongon had stepped down, it said on Monday and named company director Kirk Perry as interim CEO. The company, which was spun off from Johnson & Johnson in 2023, has been under...