In a bold step to turbocharge global development and foster private sector expansion in emerging markets, the European Commission and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have officially signed a landmark guarantee agreement worth €291 million. The agreement, announced today, underpins the EU’s Global Gateway strategy and signals a powerful new chapter of collaboration aimed at […]

In a significant move underscoring Japan’s growing ambition to nurture deep-tech innovation, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. (UTokyo IPC), led by President and CEO Kosuke Ueda, has announced a limited partner (LP) investment into Abies Ventures Fund II. The investment will be made through the Academic Startup Acceleration (ASA) Fund, a major initiative operated under […]

 In a move that underscores the accelerating convergence of finance, technology, and global sports, Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of the Tether Group, has solidified its position as a major player in the football world. The company announced today that it now holds a 10.12% stake in Juventus Football Club S.p.A., one of […]

In a strategic move poised to reshape the global textile industry, Việt Nam is set to host the world’s first fully circular textile production hub, powered entirely by renewable energy. The announcement follows a high-level meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and executives from Swedish textile recycling company SYRE, including Chair Susanna Campbell, […]

Venture capital funding in India slipped to USD 2.4 billion during the first quarter of 2025, down from USD 2.6 billion recorded in the final quarter of 2024, as global-economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions prompted investors to tread more cautiously. Despite the modest quarter-on-quarter decline, industry experts emphasize that nothing fundamental has changed in India’s […]

Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. has unveiled the Mirae Asset Global Allocation Fund IFSC, a close‑ended Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with an initial target corpus of $200 million (plus a green‑shoe option of an additional $200 million). Launched through the firm’s International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)–regulated IFSC branch at GIFT […]

A landmark study by education marketplace MSM Unify reveals that global investment in green bonds for educational institutions has surged to USD 15 billion, underscoring the sector’s accelerating commitment to sustainability and carbon‑neutral campuses. Market overview: A booming green bond landscape Green bonds have moved from niche instruments to mainstream fixtures in global fixed‑income markets. […]

In a dramatic turn of events amid intensifying US-China technology tensions, Nvidia has announced a charge of $5.5 billion related to its H20 artificial intelligence chip following new export restrictions imposed by the US government. These measures, which have sent ripples through global semiconductor markets, mark yet another chapter in the ongoing battle for technological […]

In a move that is poised to reshape both travel and payment industries, HRA Experience—an innovative Web3-powered travel and payment ecosystem—has secured a €35 million investment from a private investor in Abu Dhabi. This significant capital injection not only validates the company’s ambitious vision but also marks a turning point in the integration of blockchain […]

In a landmark collaboration that underscores a growing trend toward ethical investment practices worldwide, ASB Capital—a purpose-driven asset management firm—has unveiled plans to launch a new global equity Shari’a compliant fund in partnership with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). This innovative fund, domiciled in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and regulated by the Dubai […]