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Pakistan’s virtual banking fintech startup Tag raises more than $12 million in the capital as a part of one of the largest seed rounds in Southeast Asia. According to Talal Gondal, Co-founder and CEO at Tag they are “trying to become both Revolut and Paytm in Pakistan.”

Read the original article here: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2021/09/180816-pakistani-digital-banking-fintech-tag-acquires-12m-via-round-led-by-liberty-city-ventures/

Vanuatu seeks advisory opinion on the rights of present and future generations to be protected from the adverse impacts of climate change from the International Court of Justice. It is among the dozens of Pacific Island nations facing rising sea levels and more regular storms that can wipe out much of their economies.

Read the original article here: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vanuatu-push-international-court-climate-change-opinion-2021-09-25/

Uganda’s Rena Beverages Solutions produces a range of hibiscus-based drinks and generates revenue of around $7,000 every month. According to Regina Nakayenga, the owner, the growing demand for health and wellness goods in Uganda, led to the brand’s success. About 400 Ugandan smallholders supply hibiscus calyces to Rena’s processing plant where it is used as the basis for the various products.

Read the original article here: https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/uganda-entrepreneur-builds-brand-of-drinks-made-from-the-hibiscus-plant/126932/