Songdo two decades on: The cautionary tale in smart city design
Cities take up 3 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet hold more than half the global population. That share is only growing, with urban centres absorbing an ever-larger proportion of people. This influx of billions of people is leading to more traffic, greater demand for energy, water, and housing, as well as a sharp rise in waste.
This is the reality that mayoral leaders all over the globe are currently facing, hence it’s no surprise that smart cities have become such a big...
GoTo announces resignation of members of board of directors, commissioners
Indonesia-based PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the parent company of Gojek and Tokopedia, has announced the resignation of members of its Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners.
The firm said in a statement on last Friday that the company has received resignations from two members of the board of directors last Wednesday.
Thomas Kristian Husted, resigning from his position as Vice President Director – he will continue to focus on supporting GoTo Financial.
Meanwhile, Nila...
Cocoon Capital announces first close of $50M Fund III to accelerate Southeast Asia’s enterprise and deep tech startups
Cocoon Capital, a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firms, has announced the first close of its third fund, Cocoon Capital Fund III, securing $30 million in commitments towards a target of $50 million.
The new fund will continue the firm’s high-conviction strategy of backing the region’s most promising enterprise and deep tech startups from the earliest stages, combining capital with intensive hands-on support to help them scale globally, the firm said in a statement on...
PolicyStreet launches protection plan with Ashley Furniture HomeStore
PolicyStreet, a Malaysian insurtech company, has announced the launch of the Furniture Protection Plan (FPP) in partnership with Ashley Furniture HomeStore, with an intuitive claims portal set to launch in mid-May to further simplify furniture insurance.
PolicyStreet said in a statement on Thursday that the FPP is a comprehensive microinsurance plan that provides coverage for the repair or replacement of furniture damaged by accidents, fire, or floods, offering protection for up to one year....
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