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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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Scripbox Acquires Wealth Management Platform Bluechip Capital
Bengaluru-based wealth management startup Scripbox has acquired Bluechip Capital, a wealth management firm based in New Delhi, the company announced on Monday. The acquisition will help Scripbox expand its customer base, while Bluechip Capital’s clients will gain access to Scripbox’s digital wealth management platform and services. The company did not disclose the financial terms of […]
June 1, 2026
Motorola Solutions acquires Israeli drone defense startup D-Fend
Israeli defense technology startup D-Fend has been acquired by the U.S. company Motorola Solutions for $1.5 billion. D-Fend operates in the fast-growing counter-drone industry, developing technology that can detect and safely stop hostile drones. As drone-related security threats continue to increase in Israel and around the world, the company’s solutions have become increasingly important and […]
June 1, 2026
DriveNets Raises $410 million in Fourth Funding Round
Communications company DriveNets has raised US$410 million in its fourth round of funding, increasing the company’s value to US$8.5 billion. This marks a major rise in DriveNets’ valuation. Since it was founded, the company has now received around $1 billion in total investments from investors. DriveNets develops networking technology that helps telecommunications companies, AI businesses, […]
June 1, 2026
Simple Energy Raises $26.3 Million, Plans FY28 IPO
Bengaluru-based electric scooter manufacturer Simple Energy has raised Rs 250 crore (US$26.3 million) in a new funding round that included both equity investment and debt financing. The funding round was led by the family office of Arokiaswamy Velumani, the founder of Thyrocare Technologies. The founders of Simple Energy also participated in the investment. Out of […]
June 1, 2026
Johnson Stokes & Master Appoints Geoffrey Chan as New Senior Partner
Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM) has named Geoffrey Chan as its new Senior Partner. He will take over from Terence Tung, who held the position for the past ten years. Before this appointment, Chan was the head of JSM’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution department. He was also a member of the firm’s four-person Management Committee. […]
June 1, 2026
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INDUSTRY Insights
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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Lanvin Appoints Barbara Werschine as Chief Executive Officer
Lanvin Group, a global luxury fashion company, has announced the appointment of Barbara Werschine as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maison Lanvin, the oldest couture fashion house in Paris. Barbara Werschine has more than 20 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry. She joins Lanvin from Eric Bompard, where she served as […]
May 30, 2026
Vinpearl Teams Up With Top Southeast Asian Travel Platforms to Attract International Travelers
Vinpearl Joint Stock Company has announced new partnerships with Agoda, AirAsia MOVE, BeMyGuest, and GlobalTix, which are well-known companies in online travel, aviation, and experience booking services. These partnerships will help more international travelers discover and book Vinpearl’s hotels, resorts, entertainment parks, golf courses, and event venues. The goal is to increase the global reach […]
May 30, 2026
Payment Options Japan Becomes Official Partner of Yokohama FC for 2026/27 Season
Payment Options K.K. and Yokohama Football Club (Yokohama FC) have signed a partnership agreement. Through this partnership, Payment Options K.K. has become an official partner of Yokohama FC for the Meiji Yasuda J.League 100 Year Vision League and the 2026/27 season. Payment Options K.K. is a global fintech company that provides safe and reliable digital […]
May 29, 2026
Return Helper Raises $4 Million in Series A Round
Return Helper, a technology-focused company that provides global e-commerce return solutions, has raised US$4 million in a Series A funding round completed in Q1 2026. The round included new investors such as Cathay Venture, MLC Ventures, Jun Yue Investment Co., Ltd., and Pegatron Venture Capital Co., Ltd. Existing investor Colopl Next also participated in the […]
May 29, 2026
KBank and Ant International Join Hands to Improve Cross-Border Payments in Thailand
KASIKORNBANK (KBank) and Ant International have partnered to build a better financial system that will provide faster, more reliable, and scalable payment services for Ant International and its customers. Under the agreement, KBank will combine its banking and financial services expertise with Ant International’s AI-based financial technology solutions. Together, they plan to enable real-time cross-border […]
May 29, 2026
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