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Tech 2 years ago

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Indonesian securities crowdfunding firms eye $95m in funds raised this year

Local securities crowdfunding businesses aim to surpass Rp 1.5 trillion (US$95.3 million) in funds raised this year, building on a strong performance last year.

Academia 3 years ago

Democratizing access to finance: Can technology help?

A Gallup poll in November 2021 of several thousand American investors found that over 48 percent of them are very interested or somewhat interested in investing in sustainable companies, although only 10 percent do so.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

'Twitter, Do Your Magic!’: How the mantra is restoring people's faith in humanity ... and ruining it

The catchphrase ‘Twitter, Do Your Magic!’ trending in Indonesia has helped some people help others or support a good cause, but users should beware that scammers are also using the phrase to take advantage of people's compassion and prey on the vulnerable.

SE Asia 4 years ago

Singapore blogger crowdfunds $100,000 to pay defamation damages

Leong Sze Hian was sued by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after sharing the piece, which linked Lee to the money-laundering scandal at state fund 1MDB in Malaysia.

World 5 years ago

Struggling Australian newswire turns to crowdfunding

The Australian Associated Press launched a crowdfunding campaign Monday as the newswire struggles with financial pressures just a month after it was sold off and relaunched as a non-profit.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Film crowdfunding: When viewers are stakeholders

Sci-fi blockbuster "Space Sweepers" proceeds with crowdfunding despite potential fallout from pandemic.

National 5 years ago

Local communities provide free internet, gadgets to students amid e-learning barriers

Amid the slew of technological and financial limitations that come with online learning, several local communities across Java have taken it upon themselves to provide students with free access to electronic gadgets and internet connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

National 6 years ago

Victims of fallen tree, Yogyakarta residents seek crowdfunding support for treatment

Endi Yogananta and his wife, Israni Silvia, both 26, stopped at a traffic light on Jl. Wates, Gamping, Sleman, on Feb. 5 at around 10:30 p.m., when the tree fell without warning, weather conditions were fine at time. Five other people, including an 8-year-old, who suffered minor injuries, were also injured in the incident.

Opinion 6 years ago

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Islamic economic revolution 4.0

The emergence of technology breakthroughs will unequivocally reshape the operation and business models of industries in the Islamic economy. However, the adoption of technological innovation in the industries will lead to efficiency, productivity and market penetration. The integration of technological innovation into the operation and business models of the Islamic economy is driving the Islamic economic revolution 4.0.

National 6 years ago

‘I am no Pinocchio’: Musician Ananda Badudu ready to face cops and voice truths

“My point is that the truth has to be told, whatever the risk. I’m not Pinocchio and I will continue to voice the truth"