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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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Vietnam, US seek to deepen economic, trade, energy cooperation
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân, met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss ways to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties between the two countries. Landau praised Vietnam’s economic growth and noted the steady progress in trade and economic relations between the US and Vietnam. He […]
June 13, 2026
Intel to Invest Additional $2.6 Billion in Vietnam, Total Commitment Reaches $4.1 Billion
Intel plans to invest an additional $2.6 billion in Vietnam, taking its total investment in the country to $4.1 billion, the U.S. chipmaker announced on Friday as it marked 20 years of operations in Vietnam. The company said its facility at Saigon High Tech Park, which started in 2006 with a few hundred employees, has […]
June 13, 2026
NTT DATA Group Promotes Kazuhiko Nakayama as New President and Chief Executive Officer
NTT DATA Group, a global provider of AI, digital and technology services, has appointed Kazuhiko Nakayama as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 12, 2026. He succeeds Yutaka Sasaki, who will become Senior Executive Vice President of NTT from June 18. Nakayama most recently served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of […]
June 12, 2026
Kioxia becomes Japan’s most valuable firm as AI mania goes on
Memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings has overtaken Toyota Motor to become Japan’s most valuable company by market capitalization, highlighting how the global AI boom is changing the country’s corporate landscape. Kioxia’s shares rose 7.6% on Friday, pushing its market value above ¥44 trillion ($274 billion), just 18 months after it was listed on the stock […]
June 12, 2026
Rekise Marine Raises $9.7 Mn in Round led by Accel
Rekise Marine, a company that builds marine robotics, has raised US$9.7 million in a new funding round led by Accel and NKSquared. Other investors in this round include Sameer Brij Verma (formerly of Nexus Venture Partners), Sandeep Singhal (cofounder of WestBridge Capital), Industrial47, Singularity AMC, along with several founders, family offices, and the company’s own […]
June 12, 2026
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How Do Productivity and Infrastructure Support Economic Growth?
Economic growth is an important sign of a country’s progress and development. It occurs when a country produces more goods and services over time. As the economy grows,…
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Rivvun AI Raises $7.55 Mn in Seed Round led by Sitara Capital
Rivvun AI is a startup that helps businesses find and fix money losses in their revenue and procurement processes. The company has raised US$7.55 million in a seed funding round, led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital. The new funding will help Rivvun AI improve its AI technology, hire more people, and expand its customers […]
June 11, 2026
Singtel RE:AI and WEKA Team Up to Build AI Infrastructure Across ASEAN
RE:AI, the sovereign AI cloud business of Singtel Digital InfraCo, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WEKA, a global provider of AI data and memory infrastructure solutions. Together, they plan to build and deliver sovereign AI infrastructure across Singapore and the wider ASEAN region. The partnership aims to create a strong AI foundation […]
June 11, 2026
Upriver Raises $10 Mn in Round led by Valley Capital Partners
Israeli data infrastructure startup Upriver has raised US$10 million in a new funding round to support its growth and development. The round was led by Valley Capital Partners, which has previously invested in companies such as Decart and Factify. Existing investor Hetz Ventures also took part in the round after earlier investing around $4 million […]
June 11, 2026
Manam Chocolate Raises $9 Mn in Round led by Omnivore
Manam Chocolate, a premium craft chocolate brand, has raised US$9 million in a funding round led by Omnivore, with participation from the Turner Morrison consortium. The company plans to use the funding to expand its retail network to 18 stores over the next two years, launch new product categories, and enter new markets as part […]
June 11, 2026
Uni Seoul Raises $3.6 Mn in Series A Round
Uni Seoul, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup that sells Korean-inspired lifestyle and gifting products, has raised ₹35 crore (US$3.6 million) in a Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Riverwalk Holdings and Sauce.vc, with participation from Panthera Peak Ventures and several existing angel investors. The company plans to use the new funding to open […]
June 11, 2026
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