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India’s Top Digital Gold Startups

India’s Top Digital Gold Startups

If you are one of our Indian readers, it would come as no surprise to you that most people within the Indian subcontinent are obsessed with gold. Between April and December 2021, India imported US$38 billion worth of gold. India has a very strong informal system of exchange, which can be turned into cash and used in case of emergencies.

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If you are one of our Indian readers, it would come as no surprise to you that most people within the Indian subcontinent are obsessed with gold. Between April and December 2021, India imported US$38 billion worth of gold. India has a very strong informal system of exchange, which can be turned into cash and used in case of emergencies.

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Making Pure Water Out of Thin Air with Kara Pure

Making Pure Water Out of Thin Air with Kara Pure

With global temperatures rising, climate change has become a glaring fact that every one of us has to come to terms with. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 2021 report, ‌global surface temperatures have become 1.09 degrees Celsius higher between 2011-2020 than between 1850-1990. By 2025, nearly 1.8 billion people would be living in regions with absolute water scarcity.

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With global temperatures rising, climate change has become a glaring fact that every one of us has to come to terms with. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 2021 report, ‌global surface temperatures have become 1.09 degrees Celsius higher between 2011-2020 than between 1850-1990. By 2025, nearly 1.8 billion people would be living in regions with absolute water scarcity.

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Flaunt the Latest Fit without Any Guilt with Digital Fashion

The fashion industry has been repeatedly called out for the environmental impact of its production processes. The apparel industry, in particular, accounts for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and consumes 1.5 trillion liters of water each year.

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The fashion industry has been repeatedly called out for the environmental impact of its production processes. The apparel industry, in particular, accounts for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and consumes 1.5 trillion liters of water each year.

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Five Business Lessons from China’s Remarkable Post-COVID-19 Rebound

Five Business Lessons from China’s Remarkable Post-COVID-19 Rebound

China was one of the first countries to contain the COVID-19 epidemic with relative success, and the economy is better for it. The National Statistics Bureau reported 4.9% growth in China’s Q3 GDP year-on-year, showing improvement against both its 3.2% growth in Q2, and 6.8% Q1 decline.  This impressive rebound has earned China the title

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China was one of the first countries to contain the COVID-19 epidemic with relative success, and the economy is better for it. The National Statistics Bureau reported 4.9% growth in China’s Q3 GDP year-on-year, showing improvement against both its 3.2% growth in Q2, and 6.8% Q1 decline.  This impressive rebound has earned China the title

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The Growing Acceptance of Crypto Across Industries

The Growing Acceptance of Crypto Across Industries

Find out where you can make purchases using cryptocurrencies and their growing relevance More than 2300 businesses in the US accept Bitcoin today. This is because the adoption of cryptocurrency has a wide range of financial benefits. Cryptocurrency comes with low or no transaction fees and does not have a fluctuating exchange rate as legal

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Find out where you can make purchases using cryptocurrencies and their growing relevance More than 2300 businesses in the US accept Bitcoin today. This is because the adoption of cryptocurrency has a wide range of financial benefits. Cryptocurrency comes with low or no transaction fees and does not have a fluctuating exchange rate as legal

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Loship

From Food Reviews to Superapp Aspirations: The Journey at Loship

Vietnamese ecommerce company Loship, which differentiates itself through its one-hour delivery promise, wants to become one of Vietnam’s earliest unicorns. One of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, and nicknamed as the region’s Silicon Valley, Vietnam has undergone vast transformation in the past decade that has brought it into the global eye. The Vietnamese

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Vietnamese ecommerce company Loship, which differentiates itself through its one-hour delivery promise, wants to become one of Vietnam’s earliest unicorns. One of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, and nicknamed as the region’s Silicon Valley, Vietnam has undergone vast transformation in the past decade that has brought it into the global eye. The Vietnamese

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China is Going After Big Tech in an Antitrust Crackdown — Here’s Why

China is Going After Big Tech in an Antitrust Crackdown — Here’s Why

China is doubling down on antitrust regulations. While memories of Jack Ma’s pre-IPO speech remain fresh, the probes have much more to do with global economic forces than the Ant IPO debacle. China’s ongoing antitrust crackdown starts with Alibaba, and its beleaguered fintech spinoff Ant Group. Ant Group’s blockbuster IPO was called off late last

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China is doubling down on antitrust regulations. While memories of Jack Ma’s pre-IPO speech remain fresh, the probes have much more to do with global economic forces than the Ant IPO debacle. China’s ongoing antitrust crackdown starts with Alibaba, and its beleaguered fintech spinoff Ant Group. Ant Group’s blockbuster IPO was called off late last

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Product Ecosystems and How Startups can Capitalize on Them

Product Ecosystems and How Startups can Capitalize on Them

A strong product ecosystem can take your startup to the next level of business. Product ecosystems are suites of interconnected, complementary solutions that businesses offer their consumers. The point is to offer a range of products that can address various consumer needs in connection with the main business of the company. From Google and Facebook,

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A strong product ecosystem can take your startup to the next level of business. Product ecosystems are suites of interconnected, complementary solutions that businesses offer their consumers. The point is to offer a range of products that can address various consumer needs in connection with the main business of the company. From Google and Facebook,

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QFit

Working Out During Quarantine? Here’s How QFit Makes It Easy

By Relena Sei The pandemic has upended lives and affected work, leisure, and personal health. Of the three, perhaps health took the worst hit. And that’s exactly what Hong Kong-based QFit aims to resolve. Whenever Donna NguyenPhuoc had close friends quarantining in Hong Kong, she’d send them some wine, chocolate, and cheese. This care pack

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By Relena Sei The pandemic has upended lives and affected work, leisure, and personal health. Of the three, perhaps health took the worst hit. And that’s exactly what Hong Kong-based QFit aims to resolve. Whenever Donna NguyenPhuoc had close friends quarantining in Hong Kong, she’d send them some wine, chocolate, and cheese. This care pack

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Indian unicorns

6 Indian Unicorns in 4 Days: A Week Like No Other for the Indian Startup Ecosystem

Within the first four months of 2021, India has added 10 new unicorns. Of this, six were added just last week. With six startups entering the coveted US$1 billion club, last week marked a week like no other for the Indian startup ecosystem. This brings the total number of Indian unicorns in the first four

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Within the first four months of 2021, India has added 10 new unicorns. Of this, six were added just last week. With six startups entering the coveted US$1 billion club, last week marked a week like no other for the Indian startup ecosystem. This brings the total number of Indian unicorns in the first four

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Thrasio

Amazon Brand Acquirer Thrasio’s Ambitious Expansion Plans

Thrasio, which acquires Amazon D2C brands, is set to grow even more quickly in 2021 Ecommerce has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and all eyes are now on those who have found innovative ways to grow–in particular, Thrasio, a Boston-based startup which acquires and manages up-and-coming direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands on Amazon.  Thrasio’s ecommerce model involves

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Thrasio, which acquires Amazon D2C brands, is set to grow even more quickly in 2021 Ecommerce has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and all eyes are now on those who have found innovative ways to grow–in particular, Thrasio, a Boston-based startup which acquires and manages up-and-coming direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands on Amazon.  Thrasio’s ecommerce model involves

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Thrasio, Amazon FBA

Building an Ecommerce Business the Thrasio Way

As an acquirer of Fulfilment by Amazon businesses, Thrasio is carving its place in the future of ecommerce. With the ecommerce landscape thriving, online retail has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years. The space has become highly competitive, with online retailers pulling out all stops to get a share of the market opportunity. Thrasio has

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As an acquirer of Fulfilment by Amazon businesses, Thrasio is carving its place in the future of ecommerce. With the ecommerce landscape thriving, online retail has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years. The space has become highly competitive, with online retailers pulling out all stops to get a share of the market opportunity. Thrasio has

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asian superstitions

3 Asian Superstitions That Can Affect Businesses

Superstitions are deeply weeded inside Asian cultures. Find out about the top three superstitions that can affect your business. Superstitions can sometimes be harmless – like stopping when a black cat crosses the road. But at other times, they can be downright weird and affect the way a company does business. If you are an

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Superstitions are deeply weeded inside Asian cultures. Find out about the top three superstitions that can affect your business. Superstitions can sometimes be harmless – like stopping when a black cat crosses the road. But at other times, they can be downright weird and affect the way a company does business. If you are an

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cloud_kitchens

Pros, Cons, and Trends in the Cloud Kitchen Market

Considering opening a cloud kitchen? We look into the trends driving cloud kitchens’ expansion in the F&B industry. By Ka Wing Li With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are spending more time at home and using online food delivery services more often. But when we choose and order our meals, we rarely pay attention to

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Considering opening a cloud kitchen? We look into the trends driving cloud kitchens’ expansion in the F&B industry. By Ka Wing Li With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are spending more time at home and using online food delivery services more often. But when we choose and order our meals, we rarely pay attention to

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Billion-Dollar Question: Is India the next big market for social commerce?

Trell Co-founder and CEO Pulkit Agrawal deconstructs the growth of social commerce in India, explaining just why this sector is set to become the next frontier of the Indian ecommerce landscape. Ecommerce has grown to become a colossal industry in India. The fact that industry titans Amazon and Flipkart have long-dominated the scene has not

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Trell Co-founder and CEO Pulkit Agrawal deconstructs the growth of social commerce in India, explaining just why this sector is set to become the next frontier of the Indian ecommerce landscape. Ecommerce has grown to become a colossal industry in India. The fact that industry titans Amazon and Flipkart have long-dominated the scene has not

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[Press Release] CUBERZ first Israeli, first female-led venture to partner UAE-based Privity FZ LLE post-Abraham Accords

CUBERZ is the first Israeli, first female-led venture company to join hands with Privity FZ LLE, an independent venture-focused advisory firm in the UAE, after the normalization of the Abraham Accords last year. CUBERZ was launched in Tel Aviv by Nektar Solomon, CEO, and Ari Margalit, CSTO, and is developing a unique online marketplace aiming

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CUBERZ is the first Israeli, first female-led venture company to join hands with Privity FZ LLE, an independent venture-focused advisory firm in the UAE, after the normalization of the Abraham Accords last year. CUBERZ was launched in Tel Aviv by Nektar Solomon, CEO, and Ari Margalit, CSTO, and is developing a unique online marketplace aiming