From derelict train terminal to global tech hub, Station F has become the world’s largest startup campus—representing a new chapter for business incubation. It recently secured funding for a record-breaking 35 of its “Future 40” high-growth startups. Station F has been in the spotlight since its inception in 2017. Its founder, Xavier Niel, is considered […]
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Singapore, known as the ‘Garden City,’ is advancing towards the goal of becoming a ‘City in Nature’ through its evolving national strategy. In the context of high urbanization, how can the balance between urban development and biodiversity conservation be achieved? Singapore has provided its own answer. From a ‘Garden City’ to a ‘City in a
Even as nations set sustainability targets and consumers take a stand with their wallets, Asia faces a trillion dollar funding gap in its pursuit of sustainable development. The region needs to invest US$1.5 trillion every year or about 4% of its GDP from now until 2030 to meet its SDG targets, according to UN ESCAP.
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Build for Africa Hackathon is a global initiative focusing on “Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact.” Innovators are invited to leverage AI technologies to address critical issues in health, education, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and more. The challenge encourages creative thinking to develop solutions aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). About the Hackathon
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By Jiawei Li, Junhan Xu, Yicheng Yao “Manufacturing relocation is inevitable; Southeast Asian and South American countries will take over low-end manufacturing industry in the near future.” Mr. Guo, the founder of iLilace, a multi-platform, multi-million housecare product exporting business, stated. “Nations such as India and Malaysia are indeed catching up in terms of low-end
By Wenxuan Song, Yinlong Shen, Yuan Ning, Yufan Zhu Dating back to the Qing Qianlong period, as the saying goes, “Chicken feather for sugar”, citizens in Yiwu started to do bartering, and the tradition of trading seems to engrave itself in the genes of people in Yiwu. After the Reform and Opening-up in 1978, a
Innovative Startups Compete for Coveted Prize to Fuel Business Growth The Manila Venture Program (MVP) has set the stage for a thrilling showdown of entrepreneurship and innovation with the launch of its flagship event, MVP Demo Day. Set to take place on August 25, 2023, at the prestigious One Ayala venue, MVP Demo Day promises
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By Bolun With the 4th largest population in the world, Indonesia has shown strong ambitions in fighting climate change. The G20 presidency in 2022 also enabled Indonesia to act proactively and show climate leadership on the international stage. In this article, we showcase five initiatives that have the potential to shape Indonesia’s climate efforts. 1. The
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The green financing sector is expanding quickly and provides consumers and businesses with an affordable alternative to lower their carbon footprint. This industry covers a variety of environmentally friendly sources, such as recycling programs and solar energy development. In order to develop and implement ecologically friendly corporate processes, products, and services, green finance relies on
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By Bolun This is a Diinsider original article that discusses how businesses can promote sustainability in Indonesia, covering a wide range of topics such as quality education, youth development, healthcare, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable finance. This piece is the first half of the article. 1. The Vision of Achieving Quality Education Indonesia has a
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