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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…
By Yan li
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Vietnam Easy AI, AI Leaders Vietnam Partner to Deploy AI Agents for Businesses
Vietnam-based AI companies Easy AI and AI Leaders Vietnam have partnered to help businesses integrate artificial intelligence (AI) agents into their daily operations. The collaboration will combine Easy AI’s technology with AI Leaders Vietnam’s consulting and training services to support AI adoption across different industries. According to a statement released on November 9, 2026, the […]
November 10, 2026
World Bank IFC Plans $50 Million Investment in Navis Asia Fund IX
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is planning to invest $50 million in Navis Asia Fund IX, a private equity fund managed by Malaysia-headquartered Navis Capital Partners. According to an IFC disclosure dated November 6, 2026, the proposed investment also includes a $40 million co-investment facility, bringing the total […]
November 10, 2026
Vanta to Acquire Israeli AI Security Startup Pillar for $150 Million
Vanta, a US-based security, risk and compliance management company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli AI security startup Pillar Security in a deal valued at approximately $150 million. The acquisition will combine cash and shares. Following the deal, Pillar will become Vanta’s research and development (R&D) centre in Israel. More than 20 Pillar […]
November 10, 2026
ByteDance Launches Seedream 5.5 with 100-Round Image Editing and Transparent Output
ByteDance has launched Seedream 5.5, the latest version of its AI image-generation model, on November 9, 2026. The new model introduces several improvements, including support for up to 100 rounds of image editing, native transparent image generation, and better text rendering. Key Features of Seedream 5.5 Seedream 5.5 allows users to make up to 100 […]
November 10, 2026
Zoho Upgrades Analytics Platform With AI Agents and New Data Layers
India-based business software company Zoho is upgrading Zoho Analytics into an agentic analytics platform by adding AI agents, semantic models, and new data layers. Announced on November 10, 2026, the update aims to help businesses understand their data, generate insights, and automate workflows. Zoho Adds Semantic and Ontology Layers The updated Zoho Analytics introduces native […]
November 10, 2026
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Top 10 EdTech Startups in the UAE to Watch in 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is becoming an important market for education technology, with startups developing solutions for digital learning, career development, student guidance, financial education and AI-powered…
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Ant Group’s Robbyant Open-Sources LingBot-Touch Tactile AI Model for Robotics
Robbyant, an embodied artificial intelligence (AI) company under Ant Group, has released an open-source tactile AI model called LingBot-Touch on November 10, 2026. The model is designed to help robots understand and process touch signals from different types of sensors. LingBot-Touch uses a shared representation to process tactile information from magnetic, visual, and piezoresistive sensors. […]
November 10, 2026
Igloo Partners with M Lhuillier to Expand Calamity Insurance Access Across the Philippines
Singapore-based insurtech company Igloo has partnered with Philippine financial services provider M Lhuillier to make calamity insurance more accessible across the Philippines. Through this partnership, customers can purchase insurance plans at more than 3,000 M Lhuillier branches nationwide. The insurance plans provide financial protection against accidental death or disability and offer cash assistance when policyholders’ […]
November 10, 2026
AutoSwift Secures US$6.47 Mn from X Star to Expand Its AI Platform for Car Dealerships
Australian automotive AI company AutoSwift has Secures approximately US$6.47 million in a strategic investment from Singapore-based X Star Technology. The funding will support the development of its AI WINGMAN platform and help the company expand into new markets. AutoSwift to Develop Its AI WINGMAN Platform AutoSwift develops AI solutions for the automotive industry, with a […]
November 10, 2026
Hadean Energy Secures $15 Mn Grant to Develop Low-Power Green Hydrogen Technology for Steelmaking
Australian clean energy startup Hadean Energy has secured a $15 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to develop and test its green hydrogen technology. The company aims to reduce electricity consumption in hydrogen production by using waste heat generated by heavy industries. The funding will support a $30 million pilot project at […]
November 10, 2026
SoftBank, Grab Commit $1.85 Billion to Build AI Infrastructure in Malaysia with PETROS
Japan’s SoftBank Group, Singapore-based Grab Holdings, and Malaysia’s Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) have signed joint development agreements to build large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Malaysia. The projects are backed by an initial combined investment of US$1.85 billion from the three companies. The investment will support two AI infrastructure projects in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. […]
November 10, 2026
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