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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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Naver Cloud Enters Taiwan’s Public Sector With LINE WORKS
Naver Cloud’s business collaboration platform LINE WORKS has been chosen as the official collaboration tool for Hsinchu City in Taiwan. The deal is Naver Cloud’s first major contract with a Taiwanese government agency. The company plans to use the partnership as a starting point for expanding LINE WORKS in Taiwan’s public sector. Hsinchu is an […]
September 7, 2026
SK hynix Ramps Up 1c DRAM Production for AI Memory
SK hynix is increasing production of its sixth-generation 1c DRAM process as demand for high-performance memory continues to grow. The company’s 1c DRAM is expected to be used for HBM, starting with the next-generation HBM4E. This is pushing SK hynix to move faster toward the newer manufacturing process as demand from AI and data-center servers […]
September 7, 2026
Manulife Asia and Ant Health Partner on Connected Care in Hong Kong
Manulife Asia has joined hands with Ant Health to develop connected healthcare services in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The partnership will look at ways to make it easier for customers to find healthcare services, access treatment and manage payments. It will cover health management, cross-border healthcare, digital health services and insurance technology. The […]
September 7, 2026
China to pump $54bn into insurers and state banks to boost economy
China’s Finance Ministry plans to inject around 360 billion yuan ($54 billion) into eight major state-owned banks and insurance companies to strengthen the country’s financial system and support its slowing economy. The package includes 290 billion yuan for three state-owned banks and around 70 billion yuan for five insurers. Major lenders including the Industrial and […]
September 7, 2026
Syarah Raises $12 Million to Grow Its Online New and Used Car Marketplace
Saudi online automotive marketplace Syarah has raised US$12 million in a new investment from Impact46. The company will use the funding to grow its business in Saudi Arabia’s new and used car market. Syarah has not shared the stage of the funding round. The company operates an online platform where customers can browse and buy […]
September 5, 2026
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INDUSTRY Insights
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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Rwaj Raises $1.2 Million to Grow Its Live Shopping and Auction Platform
Jeddah-based live shopping startup Rwaj has raised $1.2 million (SAR 4.5 million) in a pre-Seed funding round. The company is working to grow its live social shopping and auction platform across the region. Rwaj plans to use the funding to expand its platform and reach more customers and sellers. The investors who took part in […]
September 5, 2026
Wingify Appoints Mehernaz Dalal as New CFO to Support Global Growth
SaaS company Wingify has appointed Mehernaz Dalal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She has taken up the role with immediate effect. Dalal brings more than 20 years of experience in finance leadership across APAC, EMEA, and North America. Before joining Wingify, she worked as an independent CFO and strategic advisor, helping businesses with […]
September 4, 2026
CleanTech Startup Leanwatts Raises $2 Mn to Expand EV Power Electronics
Clean tech startup Leanwatts has raised around US$2 million (₹18.15 crore) in a seed funding round. The round was led by Trivest Partners. Angel investors Abraham George and Alok Rungta also participated in the funding round. The Hyderabad-based startup plans to use the new money to strengthen its supply chain. Leanwatts will also increase local […]
September 4, 2026
Saudi Fintech Nayla Raises $18 Mn to Expand AI-Powered Lending
Saudi Arabia-based fintech company Nayla has raised around US$18 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding includes a mix of equity and debt and was announced at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. The equity part of the round was led by Idrisi Ventures, with investment from Suhail Ventures and other strategic investors. BLOMINVEST led […]
September 4, 2026
Saudi Logistics Startup Sirdab Raises $10 Mn to Expand Across GCC
Sirdab, a company building logistics infrastructure for Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, has raised US$10 million in Series A funding. The funding round was co-led by new investor Elm, a PIF-backed digital solutions company, and existing investor BECO Capital. Other investors include Y Combinator, COTU Ventures, and D Global Ventures. Sirdab will use the […]
September 4, 2026
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