Financial inclusion has come far – but there’s more to be done
This article was originally published by Tech in Asia. Summary: These days, you can pay for a bowl of noodles at a small warung outside of Jakarta by scanning a QR code. Through an app on your phone, you can create a bank account, apply for a loan, or even invest small sums equivalent to a cup […]
Cleantech Companies to Watch from the Asia-Pacific Region
Cleantech Companies to Watch from the Asia-Pacific Region This article was originally published by Cleantech Group Solar energy infrastructure is scaling rapidly across Asia to meet net-zero targets, but this growth has exposed a critical challenge: maintaining long-term performance against system losses. Solar assets are designed to operate efficiently for 25 years, yet undetected degradation […]
Climate tech is down, but not out in APAC
Climate tech is down, but not out in APAC This article was originally published by Tech in Asia Summary: The hype surrounding climate tech has been translated into investments driven by clear business considerations, says ADB Ventures. Despite a decline in overall VC and private equity funding into climate tech, corporate venture capital remains a […]
Scaling Solutions in Asia and Beyond
Scaling Solutions in Asia and Beyond KEY TAKEAWAYS Asia is full of opportunity, but it’s not plug-and-play. The demand is real, but every market is different. What works in one country, or even one province, might not land in the next. Expect to localize. Regulation, procurement, and policy are part of the business. Whether you’re […]
Catalyzing change: ADB Ventures’ focus on impact startups in Asia
Catalyzing change: ADB Ventures’ focus on impact startups in Asia This article was originally published by Tech in Asia Startups with great ideas often struggle to put their solutions into the hands of those that need it most. This is especially true in the case of impact-focused startups, those that tackle challenges in areas such […]
Power Moves: The Women Innovators Driving Climate Tech in Asia
Technology is crucial to solving many of the world’s toughest climate challenges. In developing countries across Asia, women have big, promising ideas—but the climate technology sector, or “climate tech”, like the wider technology sector, is heavily male-dominated.
Venture Capital Opportunity in New-age Auto Ancillaries
Venture Capital Opportunity in New-age Auto Ancillaries Arsalan Farooquee Electric Vehicles: Data Powerhouses on Wheels Electric Vehicles (EVs) are revolutionizing the automobile industry, much like smartphones transformed the mobile phone market. These connected vehicles feature advanced software and data systems, driving further innovation in the sector. With software-managed components, EVs offer unprecedented opportunities to harvest […]
Green investments to support the building blocks for Asia’s EV transition
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are on an upward trajectory, setting new records and sparking optimism for a greener future of transportation.
A Win-Win: Greener Transport and Logistics solutions to meet growing demand for better services
A Win-Win: Greener Transport and Logistics solutions to meet growing demand for better services Asia’s mark on climate impact is arguably the most critical globally, reflecting the stark reality of the region being home to over half of the planet’s population. Asia’s demand for food, energy, and services outstrips any other comparable region, and results […]
Supercharging Financial Inclusion: Can Digital Technologies Break the Gender Divide?
Supercharging Financial Inclusion: Can Digital Technologies Break the Gender Divide? Globally, only 65 per cent of women have an account with a financial institution, compared to 72 per cent of men. What is even starker is the sheer number of people that make up these percentages. Some 1.4 billion adults across the world still remain […]