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Key Takeaways: Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) has announced its acquisition of National Diversified Sales, the water management division of Norma Group SE, in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion. This strategic move is set to enhance ADS’s product offerings and penetrate new market segments. National Diversified Sales has achieved $313 million in revenue over…

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Growing a business should be exciting. Yet for many founders, the day-to-day reality involves navigating admin, compliance, and back-office tasks that can slow down momentum. The Founder Growth Playbook was created to address this challenge. Drawing on the experiences of more than 1,800 founders in Singapore and Hong Kong, it explores how entrepreneurs are turning […] The post Automate early, grow faster: Lessons from 1,800 founders appeared first on e27.

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The temporary 90-day pause in US reciprocal tariffs provides a narrow window. For Pakistan, whose exports to the US are heavily textile-based and valued at $5.4 billion, this pause reverts punitive duties to a flat 10%, down from 29%. However, this isn’t a pardon — it’s a chance to strategize.

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Vietnam’s venture capital (VC) landscape is demonstrating underlying strength as deal-making remains steady despite a market correction, according to the Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report 2025. The report, a collaborative publication by the Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA) and the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC), with insights from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), highlights the […] The post Automation, AI, and agritech power Vietnam’s VC momentum appeared first on e27.

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The constantly growing middle class, increased acceptance of technology, and high mobile usage have transformed the region into an ideal market for startups and tech-driven businesses. This has led to unprecedented growth and expansion of the digital economy throughout Asia. Such a scenario also provides endless opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Still, coming up with a […] The post How to thrive in digital entrepreneurship in Asia today appeared first on e27.

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