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David Duong: From Struggles to Success in Recycling
David Duong is the founder and owner of California Waste Solutions (CWS) in the United States and Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS) in Vietnam. He is a successful businessman…
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Bolttech Names New CEOs for APAC and North America
Global InsurTech company bolttech has announced new leadership appointments across its Asia-Pacific (APAC) and North American operations as it looks to support business growth in both regions. Emma Butler has been appointed CEO, APAC, replacing Philip Weiner. Butler will also join bolttech’s Group Executive Committee with immediate effect. Weiner will move to the role of […]
September 11, 2026
PCCW Global and Harmony Tech Innovation Sign MoU to Promote Low-Altitude Economy
PCCW Global, the international telecommunications service provider under HKT, and Harmony Tech Innovation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the low-altitude economy across Belt and Road markets. The agreement was signed at the 11th Belt and Road Summit. The two companies will work together to help Chinese businesses and technology companies expand […]
September 11, 2026
Clear Street Appoints Stephen Nash as Chief Business Officer
Clear Street has appointed Stephen Nash as its new Chief Business Officer, Global Partnerships. In his new role, Nash will lead the company’s commercial strategy for partnerships with banks, fintech companies and financial institutions outside the US. Nash joins Clear Street after nearly nine years at DriveWealth, where he most recently served as Chief Commercial […]
September 11, 2026
First Table Raises $7 Mn to Fund Next Phase of Growth
First Table a New Zealand-based restaurant booking platform has raised A$10 million(US$7 Million) to support its next phase of growth. The funding round was backed by existing investors Altered Capital, Invest South, Mainland Angels and Snowball Effect shareholders along with new investors K1W1 and Icehouse Ventures. First Table plans to use the funding to grow […]
September 11, 2026
Piston Raises $15 Mn in Series A to Expand US Payments Network
US-based tech startup Piston has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by FPV Ventures, with participation from existing investors Spark Capital and Pear VC. The latest round takes Piston’s total funding to $22.5 million. The company had earlier raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round led by Pear VC in October […]
September 11, 2026
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Best Chinese Electric Cars in 2026: Top 10 EVs Worth Buying
Chinese electric cars have gone from being overlooked to becoming some of the most talked-about vehicles on the road. A few years ago, many buyers were hesitant about…
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Kiteworks Acquires Bonfy.AI to Strengthen AI Data Security
Kiteworks has acquired Bonfy.AI, an AI data security company that helps organizations identify and protect sensitive data in real time. Bonfy.AI’s technology classifies sensitive data and applies security policies when data is being shared through email, file-sharing platforms, SaaS applications, data repositories and AI tools. The acquisition will help Kiteworks improve its data security platform […]
September 11, 2026
Zeal Raises $10 Mn to Expand Payment-Linked Loyalty Platform
Payments technology company Zeal has raised US$10 million in a new funding round. The company has now raised a total of US$14 million in funding. Zeal helps bring loyalty programs and merchant insights to payment terminals. “A card payment should be the start of a more useful customer relationship,” said Omar Ebeid, co-founder and CEO […]
September 11, 2026
Theater Raises Rs 75 Crore in Series A to Expand Offline Stores
Design-led fashion brand Theater has raised Rs 75 crore in a Series A funding round at a post money valuation of Rs 410 crore. The round was led by Niveshaay with participation from new investor Physis Capital and existing investor Prath Ventures. The Mumbai-based startup will use the fresh funds to expand its offline presence […]
September 10, 2026
Samtel Avionics, Japan’s BULL Sign MoU to Explore Space Debris Removal Technology
Samtel Avionics and Japan-based BULL Co., Ltd. have signed an MoU to explore combining their technologies for space debris management. Under the partnership, the companies will study how BULL’s Post-Mission Disposal (PMD) technology can be integrated with Samtel’s active debris removal vehicles. The work will cover technical requirements, system integration and ways to attach PMD […]
September 10, 2026
N&E Innovations Raises $1.7 Mn to Turn Cashew Waste Into Food Protection
Singapore-based deeptech startup N&E Innovations has raised around $1.7 million in Series A funding to develop solutions that help keep fresh produce and food products from spoiling. The round was led by Australian agrifood investor Tundra Capital. SGInnovate, The Radical Fund, Archipelago VC and SG7 Group also participated. Existing investors Cercano, SEEDS Capital, Elev8 Capital […]
September 10, 2026
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