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ADB sees ‘biggest CO2 reduction potential’ with ETM-backed coal phaseout

Manila Bulletin 09 Dec 2023
“We are seeing a growing list of partners who are supporting the just and affordable transition from coal and fossil fuel energy sources in Asia and the Pacific ... Toward that end, Asakawa further announced the bank’s increased available climate capital via the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific or IF-CAP.
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Conference of the Parties (COP28): Heads of Multilateral Development Banks explore closing nature...

Business Ghana 09 Dec 2023
He also highlighted the Asia and the Pacific Water Resilience Initiative, which the Asian Development Bank launched at last year’s COP (https.//apo-opa.co/3RbrMJE) to mobilise at least $200 million by 2025 for water and sanitation resilience and security in Asia and the Pacific.
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WAmazing raises additional JPY 1.4 billion in Series C funding, exceeding JPY 4.5 billion raised ...

Hastings Tribune 08 Dec 2023
Tokyo, hereinafter "WAmazing"), announced today that it has raised a total of JPY 1.4 billion through a private placement of new shares to several strategic investors and regional banks ... Hyogo Chiiki Kasseika Fund Investment LPS (The Minato Bank, Ltd.)Chugin ... JAPAN ASIA PACIFIC.
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HSBC boosts parental leave for employees in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Standard 07 Dec 2023
The changes take effect Jan. 1 ... About 52 percent of the bank’s workforce in the city are women. . The Standard Channel. IOS Android ... Deutsche Bank AG also boosted leave for permanent staff in the Asia-Pacific region who are primary caregivers to 26 weeks ... (Bloomberg). .
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News Nuggets | 7 December: CySEC Fines 3 Companies; Nasdaq Appoints New Director

Finance Magnates 07 Dec 2023
Royal Bank of Canada Fined for AML Violations. FINTRAC has fined the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) over $7.5 million for non-compliance with anti-money laundering regulations ... This addition to the CLSNet community, which includes top global banks, marks a significant step for CLS in expanding its services in the Asia Pacific region.
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Amanda Newton joins RWS’s Executive Team as President of Global Content Services

Pharmiweb 07 Dec 2023
About RWS ... We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all of the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and North and South America ... For further information, please visit ... RWS ... .
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COP28: Day 7 was all about cities and transport

CyprusMail 07 Dec 2023
Its mission is that “near-zero emissions and resilient buildings become the new normal by 2030” ... The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a ‘Nature Solutions Finance Hub’ for Asia and Pacific, supported by a large number of partners, aiming “to attract at least $2billion into investment programmes that incorporate nature-based solutions”.
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ADB approves nearly $659m in financing for Pakistan's sustainable growth

The News International 06 Dec 2023
The bank will administer a $3 million grant for the project from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific that will finance activities for women farmers related to seed cleaning and the safer handling of agrochemicals.
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Central Banks signal end to hiking cycle, stocks rise

CyprusMail 06 Dec 2023
European stocks are set for a bullish start if they follow the Asia-Pacific lead, buoyed by a drop in bond yields on deepening confidence that the major central banks’ tightening cycle has peaked ... The Bank of Canada is seen likely to add to that narrative with a “hold” decision later in the day ... Bank of Canada rate decision ....
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Powerbridge Technologies Co., Ltd. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Letter Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

Hastings Tribune 06 Dec 2023
ZHUHAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2023--. Powerbridge Technologies Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq ... About Powerbridge Technologies. Powerbridge Technologies Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq ... Safe Harbor Statement ... KEYWORD. CHINA ASIA PACIFIC ... DATA MANAGEMENT BANKING TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BLOCKCHAIN AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES SOFTWARE CRYPTOCURRENCY NETWORKS FINANCE ... .
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ADB launches USD 2 billion nature solutions finance hub at COP28

Beijing News 05 Dec 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled its Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific at COP28, setting an ambitious goal of attracting a minimum of USD 2 billion in investments ... As ADB, the climate bank for Asia and the Pacific, strives to provide USD 100 billion in ...
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Blood Market Analysis and Forecast: Seizing Opportunities in a Vital Healthcare Sector

Pharmiweb 05 Dec 2023
The blood market is meticulously segmented based on products (whole blood collection, source plasma collection, blood typing, and blood screening), end users (blood and blood component banks, diagnostic laboratories, ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals, and others), and regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA).
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World Bank sees 5.8% PH growth in next 2 years

Manila Bulletin 05 Dec 2023
Basically, the December PEU is unchanged from the October East Asia Pacific (EAP) report ... The World Bank economist said a modest increase in global trade growth along with East Asia economic expansion will also contribute to stronger trade and manufacturing growth in 2024 and 2025.
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