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Phosphate deposits in the Western Sahara near Morocco. Photo: Peter Turnley/Corbis/GettyAs auto manufacturers increasingly choose lithium-iron-phosphate batteries to power their electric vehicles,… [...]
If Steve Martin were to remake his 1984 film “Lonely Guy” this year, he could center it around Shou Zi Chew, CEO… [...]
Creators need to mingle. To market themselves and their work, they need to constantly connect with their peers, professionals supporting creators and… [...]
The way we live — and what we wear — has changed in the last three years. One moment we were getting… [...]
The Smiley Company office in London, England, is a wonder to behold. Smiley paintings line the walls. Smiley plush pillows adorn the… [...]
TikTok’s fate will perhaps, quite fittingly, be decided by a choreographed dance. In prepared testimony before Congress today, TikTok CEO Shou Zi… [...]
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- – The world is undergoing one of the worst refugee crisis since World War II, and Jordan is one of the most affected countries both in absolute and relative terms
- – While many humanitarian relief & infrastructure investment efforts exist, the funding ecosystem under-serves SMEs & entrepreneurs which cater to refugee needs
- – The social impact investment component with a triple bottom-line impact is more than attainable in the refugee context, but until now little has been done outside the pure aid sphere
- – Vehicle is needed to fill the void by institutionalising venture / SME investment & nurture entrepreneurship for one of the most vulnerable demographic segments
- – Given the specifics of refugee finance, in particular if in a hybrid commercial effort, we are looking for interested parties to become cooperating partners in developing this initiative further…
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Emerging Europe
- Can China broker peace between Russia and Ukraine?on March 23, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow looks like tacit backing […]
- Economy in focus: Lithuaniaon March 23, 2023
Though it continues to struggle with […]
- Maličbegović: Palestinci na meti moguće smrtne kazne u Izraeluon March 23, 2023
Širom Izraela građani protestiraju protiv reforme pravosuđa.
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- Ghana: Cedi is second weakest currency among 15 top currencies in Sub-Sarahan Africa
The Ghanaian cedi has been […]
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The pyrrhic battle for Bakhmut is a deadly flashpoint for Russia and Ukraineon March 23, 2023
I hope Putin gas you Germanic Saxon scum
- Access to chronic disease medication ‘still out of reach for many’: WHO reporton March 22, 2023
Although COVID-19 is disappearing from […]
- UK airstrikes on IS may have killed 26 civilians, charity sayson March 23, 2023
Action on Armed Violence say they have evidence that RAF strikes may have […]
Caucasus & C.Asia
- Eye on China, Hun Sen tightens his military controlon March 23, 2023
As Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s […]
- Xi's Russia visit, bid for leadership of non-Western world: Chinese Media potrayson March 23, 2023
Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): For audiences in China, Xi Jinping's visit to […]
- US considering ‘special envoy’ for Russia's main ally – Blinkenon March 23, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will pick a special envoy to help exiled Belarusian opposition forces Read Full Article at RT.com
- Xi's Russia visit, bid for leadership of non-Western world: Chinese Media potrayson March 23, 2023
Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): For audiences in China, Xi Jinping's visit to […]
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Real Estate Investment | Property in SEE
Higher than average EU economic drop, but a stronger & quicker recovery. Drop of 10-20% in Zagreb real estate prices in the short-term. 18 month recovery to where Zagreb was in 2015-16 in the property cycle. Zagreb new office & residential space yields to go back to 7%-ish, or a price per sqm of €2.25k+…
Project Finance | Renewable Power in MEA
Clean energy is a popular (and a contested) topic these days, but it also serves as a great showcase for project development / finance in emerging markets regardless of a turbine…
Corporate Finance | Pharma M&A in CACA
A case study for an interesting ‘consolidation cross-border play opportunity’ spanning the CACA region (or even wider). A thesis that would under current market access include country pharma leaders in Kyrgyzstan & Mongolia, as well as one of top players in Uzbekistan & Armenia each…
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- Flare Therapeutics Raises $123M To Update Drug Discovery Targetson March 22, 2023
Flare Therapeutics raised $123 million […]
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- Bitcoin price slammed below $27K in the wake of the Fed's interest rate hikeon March 22, 2023
(Kitco News) - The Federal Reserve […]
- Ethereum faces 6-month lows versus Bitcoin — Will ETH price rebound?on March 23, 2023
Ethereum price has turned oversold […]
- Copper prices fall as investors take profits after 5-day rallyon March 23, 2023
LONDON — Copper prices fell on […]
- Robots Are Changing the Face of Customer Serviceon March 22, 2023
The potential benefits are clear — […]
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Octopus’ CFO talks surviving the energy crisis, profitability and why an IPO is not on the cards — for now Amid a string of utility… [...]
In a turbulent market, digital CFO tools could help startups attain sustainable growth Could digital CFO tools be the way ahead for financial management in… [...]
Ecommerce sites can't expect success just from a polished tech stack — they need an appealing "shop window" for customers too The Series A pitch deck… [...]
Growing regulatory requirements on supply chain sustainability add business to ESG startups Bootstrapped ESG platform IntegrityNext gets a €100m boost from EQT Growth [...]
Finnish scale-up MVision AI, a cloud-based software service provider for radiotherapy treatment planning, has announced it raised €5.4 million to… [...]
In a Stockholm-to-Stockholm transaction, online grocer, and of course delivery service, Mathem has acquired crosstown competitor Kavall for an undisclosed… [...]
This year, we're dedicating space at the Brussels Expo venue to shine a light on Europe's top startups during the… [...]
Payment infrastructure for platforms and marketplaces provider Mangopay is acquiring Dublin’s WhenThen, a payments technology company, which powers payment acceptance… [...]
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- The Art Of Remote Managementon March 23, 2023
- How IBM responded to the Snowden revelations with ‘good power’on March 23, 2023
The Fed Proposes A 4th Function Of Money: Means Of Social Control Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, A Federal Reserve white paper has come up with a new function for money. Let's tune in... Docket No. OP - 1670 Please consider Docket No. OP - 1670 on Interbank Settlement of Faster Payments. … [...]
Distressed Debt Soars By 29%, Or $66 Billion, In One Week Amid Surge In Bankruptcies The cascade of defaulted regional US banks is blowing out the circulating inventory of distressed debt which expanded by about $65.9 billion last week as US insolvency courts saw six new, large bankruptcy filings, according… [...]
'Operation Choke Point 2.0' May Have Contributed To SVB's Collapse: Mulvaney Authored by Luke Huigsloot via CoinTelegraph.com, While the existence of “Operation Choke Point 2.0” has not been confirmed, Mick Mulvaney spoke of “rumors” of its existence and the potential side effects of such a policy... If the United States… [...]
"We Are Headed For Another Train Wreck": Bill Ackman Blames Janet Yellen For Restarting The Bank Run Yesterday morning we joked that every time Janet Yellen opens her mouth, stocks dump. Yellen opens mouth and stocks dump — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 21, 2023 Well, it wasn't a joke, and as… [...]
Cooking Oil Shortage Looms As Biofuel Demand Surges Due To 'Climate Solution' A key ingredient commonly found in kitchens could face a shortage in the coming months as global biofuel consumption surges due to climate change initiatives. As reported by Bloomberg, Western nations are increasingly adopting plant-based energy sources, such as… [...]
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- A Nonprofit Wants Your DNA Data to Solve Crimes
Privately run genealogy databases have become a […]
- Mitochondria Transplants Save Rats from Cardiac Arrest
A new study in rats suggests “powerhouse” […]
- Scientists may have uncovered the oldest evidence of a meteor hitting Earth ever
Geologists have discovered the earliest evidence […]
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Private Investment in Public Equity | Gold Mining in Africa
PIPE investments into gold mining stock: is there still, was there ever, an opportunity to invest in gold?
A hedge against cycles timing; Undervalued listings lacking capital; Leverage on mineral reserves for an upside; Neglected African opportunities; More tangible than bitcoin; …
Central banks can’t print gold: ML/BoA forecasts: ”as economic output contracts sharply, fiscal outlays surge, and central bank balance sheets double, fiat currencies could come under pressure…