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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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Etiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as New CEO
Etiqa Insurance Singapore has officially appointed Claudia Soh as its new CEO, effective 14 August 2026. Soh had already been serving as Acting CEO for the past six months while continuing her role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). During this time she helped the company achieve steady growth and move forward with its transformation. Under […]
August 14, 2026
LG Unveils First Bipedal Humanoid Robot as LG and Nvidia Deepen AI Partnership
Koo Kwang-mo, Chairman of LG Group, has revealed the company’s first bipedal humanoid robot. LG plans to officially launch the robot in the first quarter of next year. The robot has a human-like upper body, similar to LG Electronics’ home robot CLOiD, which was introduced at CES 2026. However, unlike CLOiD, the new robot has […]
August 14, 2026
New Zealand AI Startup Sterling Raises $2.23 Million to Automate Finance Teams
A Wellington-based AI startup Sterling has raised NZ$3.8 million (US$2.23 million) in funding, making it one of the larger recent Seed rounds in New Zealand’s technology sector. Stirling’s funding round was led by Blackbird, a venture capital firm. The round also received support from several successful New Zealand founders and investors. The investors included Rowan […]
August 14, 2026
DASH Technology Group Appoints Macquarie Veteran Glenn Poynton as New CEO
Australian fintech company DASH Technology Group (DASH) has appointed Glenn Poynton as its new CEO, effective immediately. DASH provides software that helps financial advisers move their services online and manage them digitally. Poynton joins DASH after spending several years at Macquarie. He will take over from Andrew Whelan, who left the company in May after […]
August 14, 2026
UAE-Based Naran Raises $10 Million to Expand Mobility Financing Across Global Markets
Naran, a UAE-based company focused on mobility financing and fleet infrastructure, has raised $10 million in equity and debt financing from Landel, a UAE-based investment firm. The company will use the new funding to expand its mobility fleet operations in Colombia, Peru, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. It also plans to enter new markets, including the […]
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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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Scrubsy Raises $3 Mn to Expand Home-Cleaning Products Business
Gurugram-based home-cleaning products startup Scrubsy has raised Rs 27 crore (around US$3 million) from V3 Ventures. The company operates under BoldChem Science Pvt Ltd and sells its cleaning products directly to customers. Scrubsy will use the new funding mainly to increase its manufacturing capacity and grow the business. The company also plans to continue investing […]
August 13, 2026
Farmbot Raises $15 Mn Series B to Expand Smart Water Monitoring Globally
Agtech company Farmbot has raised $22 million (US$15 million) in Series B funding. The company plans to use the new funding to expand its business globally. Farmbot provides remote water and asset monitoring technology for livestock farms. Its platform helps farmers monitor water supplies and farm assets remotely. The funding round was led by Lewis […]
August 13, 2026
Graas Secures $17 Mn Series B to Expand AI-Powered Retail Commerce and Acquires Trustana
Graas, an AI company that helps retailers manage their online commerce, has raised US$17 million in a Series B funding round. The company has also acquired Trustana, a Singapore-based platform that provides product data services. The funding round was led by LemmaTree, an investment firm founded by Singapore state investor Temasek. Other investors included Integra […]
August 13, 2026
Sammy King Appointed General Manager of W Macau – Studio City
W Macau – Studio City, part of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio City integrated resort in Cotai, Macau, has appointed Sammy King as its new General Manager. In his new role, Sammy will focus on providing excellent guest experiences, improving hotel operations and strengthening business performance. He will also help develop the unique experiences that […]
August 13, 2026
Yuno Raises $45 Mn Series B to Expand Global Payments Infrastructure
Rasmal Ventures, Qatar’s first institutionally backed investment firm, has invested in Yuno’s $45 million Series B funding round. The firm is backed by major investors, including the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Yuno is an AI-powered platform for global payments and financial services. Its technology helps large businesses, banks and digital wallets manage their payment infrastructure […]
August 13, 2026
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