Validus, a Singapore-based digital lending platform for small and medium businesses, has secured $ 50 million in debt financing from HSBC under the ASEAN Growth Fund strategy. Validus will use the proceeds to support the financial inclusion of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, addressing the challenges they face in accessing financial resources. […]
India U17 Coach Happy With Team's Preparation Ahead Of Indonesia Friendlies
The Indian men’s U17 team landed in Bali ahead of their two friendly matches against Indonesia U17 on August 25 and 27. On Friday night the Blue Colts played a practice match against local side Bali United FC U20 at the Samudra Kuta Stadium, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Mohammad Sami and Mohammad Arbash […]
Meta rolls out Meta Verified for WhatsApp Business users in Brazil, India, Indonesia and Colombia
Meta on Thursday said it is rolling out its Meta Verified program for WhatsApp Business users in Brazil, India, Indonesia and Colombia, and eventually to more countries. Subscription plans for this service start from $ 14 a month. The company is also adding more features to its messaging service for businesses, and letting companies use […]
Indonesia fintech Wagely makes bank while helping the unbanked
Wagely, a fintech out of Indonesia, made a name for itself with earned wage access: a way for workers in Southeast Asian countries to get advances on their salaries without resorting to higher-interest loans. With half a million people now using the platform, the startup has expanded that business into a wider “financial wellness” platform, […]
Footballer Dies After Getting Hit By Lightning In Indonesia. Terrifying Video Goes Viral
A terrifying video of an Indonesian footballer getting hit by lightning has sent shockwaves across the sports world. According to reports in international media, the footballer named Septain Raharja, from Subang, collapsed after the incident during a friendly match at the Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java on Saturday. The match was on when the […]