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That Cloth Mask for Smoggy Days? A Paper One Works Better.
Across Asia, hundreds of millions of motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians wear face masks to protect themselves against air pollution. The masks come in many sizes and colors: Car-exhaust black is the most common, but Hello Kitty pink, Nike swooshes and Burberry tan plaid have been spotted. What has been lacking, until now, is data on whether they actually work.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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- innovation
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Good Business: How Social Enterprises Are Changing Southeast Asia
Within a vast inner-city Melbourne shopping centre, Koky Saly is standing inside his pop-up shop, a stylish cube of glass and steel, telling customers his story. Charming and gregarious, his enthusiasm is palpable as he extols the virtues of his merchandise to a couple browsing.
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- Impact Assessment
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77 million women added to India’s banking system in 1 year
As many as 358 million Indian women (61 per cent) have bank accounts, up from 281 million (48 per cent) in 2014, the biggest jump for “banked” women among eight South Asian and African countries surveyed by Intermedia, a global consultancy.
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- Impact Assessment
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- South Asia
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One Innovative Company is Helping the Fight Against Dengue
Philab Industries, a pioneer in the healthcare business in the Philippines, is expanding to healthcare science and technology bringing in the most advanced diagnostic tools to the country.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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Xiaomi eyes Indian mobile technology start-ups for investments, tie-ups
Smart devices maker Xiaomi Inc is scouting the Indian market to invest in mobile technology start-ups and to forge partnerships with local content creators as part of its strategy to build an ecosystem around its products in the country.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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- impact investing
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Bank Indonesia to Ease Branchless Banking Services, Electronic Money Regulations
Bank Indonesia, the country's central bank, is set to ease branchless banking services and electronic money regulations in order to broaden cashless payment systems in the country.
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- Technology
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Narayana Health Launches Robotic Surgery Training Program
With training and skill sharing being the prime most factors determining a surgeon's success in robotic surgery, Bengaluru based Narayana Health on Thursday launched a robotic surgery training programme.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- South Asia
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Facebook Makes New Wi-Fi Push into India After Free Basics
The technology company plans to make internet available through wireless hotspots.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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