AAP’s New Promise: Free Bus Rides and Metro Discounts for Male Students in Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), unveiled a new initiative to support Delhi’s students ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Kejriwal announced that if AAP returns to power, male students in schools and colleges will…
Kiwi Startup Projectworks Secures A$7.5M in Series A Funding to Accelerate U.S. Expansion
Wellington-based Projectworks, a software startup specializing in professional services automation, has raised A$7.5 million in a Series A funding round led by U.S. investor Bridgewest Group. Existing investors, including New Zealand’s Punakaiki Fund, also supported the round, which values the…
Startup Transforms Mining Waste into Critical Metals for U.S. Energy Transition
Phoenix Tailings, an innovative startup, is tackling a significant challenge in the global energy transition by extracting rare earth metals and other critical materials from mining waste. These metals, including copper, nickel, zinc, and rare earth elements, are essential for…
Why Influencers are Dominating Politics in Indonesia
Indonesia’s political landscape has experienced a dramatic shift as more influencers have entered the political arena. With more than 20 influencers elected to parliament in the 2024 elections, these digital stars are transforming traditional campaigns. Influencers are leveraging their vast…
India to Launch BHASKAR Platform to Boost Startup Ecosystem
The Indian government is set to launch the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR), an interactive online platform designed to strengthen the country’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the platform on Monday,…
Zetwerk Appoints Vadim Yakubov as CEO of US Subsidiary to Drive Growth
Zetwerk, the IPO-bound manufacturing startup, has appointed Vadim Yakubov as the CEO of its US subsidiary, Unimacts, to accelerate its expansion in the crucial US market. This move comes as part of the company’s strategic push to strengthen its operations…
From Reels to Ballots: How Political Parties Leveraged Influencers for 2024 Campaigns
In the 2024 Indian general election, political parties moved beyond traditional campaigning, tapping into the vast influence of social media influencers. What was once a niche sector of the digital world became a cornerstone of political communication. A key moment…
Ant International Launches bettr: A New Global Digital Lending Service for MSMEs
Ant International, a leading provider of digital payment and financial technology solutions, has unveiled bettr, a global digital lending platform aimed at providing micro-lending services to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in emerging markets through embedded finance partnerships. Yang…
FedEx Partners with Invest India to Boost SME Growth and Global Reach
FedEx has announced a strategic collaboration with Invest India to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India, enhancing their access to global markets. This partnership is aligned with the Indian government’s ‘One District-One Product’ (ODOP) initiative,…
Evan Kirstel Recognized as the #1 Global Thought Leader on 5G by Thinkers360
Evan Kirstel, a widely respected B2B tech thought leader and influencer, has achieved the top spot on Thinkers360’s 2024 list of Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on 5G. Scoring a perfect 100, Kirstel is lauded for his ability to make…