STORIES
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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Vytalyou Raises $1.05 Mn to Expand Preventive Healthcare Clinics
Mumbai-based preventive healthcare startup Vytalyou has raised $1.05 million in a pre-Series A funding round from Chetan Jain of Pharma Dose and Ratan Jain of Venus Industries. The funding values the company at around Rs 33 crore. What is Vytalyou? Vytalyou is a doctor-led preventive healthcare and longevity startup that focuses on helping people identify […]
September 30, 2026
NEXUS Signs Strategic MoU With Fasset for Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
South Korean blockchain infrastructure company NEXUS has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai based digital finance company Fasset to explore cooperation in payment infrastructure and stablecoin settlement. The agreement was signed by NEXUS CEO Henry Chang and Fasset CEO Mohammad Raafi Hossain at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 on September 30. Payment Infrastructure […]
September 30, 2026
Capitolis to Acquire eSecLending for $200 Million
Financial technology company Capitolis has agreed to acquire eSecLending for $200 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal will add securities lending capabilities to Capitolis’ financial resource management platform and expand its client base to include large institutional asset owners. Why Is Capitolis Acquiring eSecLending? The acquisition will allow Capitolis to add securities lending to […]
September 30, 2026
HyperGuest Secures $25 Mn to Expand AI-Powered Hotel Connectivity
Israeli travel tech company HyperGuest has Secures $25 million from AMI the mid market investment arm of Apax Partners. The company will use the funding to expand its global operations and develop technology for hotel distribution as AI becomes more involved in travel search and bookings. The latest investment takes HyperGuest’s total funding to $53 […]
September 30, 2026
Arivihan Gets $10.2M in Series A to Expand Across India
AI-powered edtech startup Arivihan has Gets $10.2 million in Series A funding in a round co-led by existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures. The company will use the new capital to expand into more parts of India, develop new products for CBSE students, improve its AI and regional language capabilities and strengthen its offline distribution […]
September 30, 2026
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Singtel Advances AI development in Singapore
IBI Ag Secures $6.1Mn in Series A Funding
[FUNDING NEWS] India-Based MPL has Raised Undisclosed Amount in Funding
CAAM Appoints Futurise to Spearhead Advanced Air Mobility Steering Committee for Malaysia
Zencity Acquires UK-based Commonplace
INDUSTRY Insights
10 Agritech Startups Transforming Agriculture in Singapore
Singapore has almost no farmland, yet it has become one of Asia’s most active testing grounds for agriculture technology. The government’s “30 by 30” goal, to produce 30%…
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MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil to Step Down After Two Year Tenure
Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), will step down on October 2, 2026, after completing his two year contract. He has decided not to renew his contract and plans to pursue opportunities outside the agency. During his tenure, MDEC secured nearly MYR180 billion (about US$44 billion) in digital investments from more […]
September 30, 2026
Singapore AI Startup Sparkonomy Launches Open Creator Graph to Give Creators Control
Singapore-based AI infrastructure startup Sparkonomy has launched the Open Creator Graph, a free platform designed to help creators establish their identity and set clear terms for how AI systems can use their names, images, voices, likenesses, and work. The platform was launched on September 29, 2026. It allows creators to create a public, machine-readable record […]
September 30, 2026
Rig Security Secures $12 Mn to Strengthen AI Agent Identity Security
Israeli cybersecurity startup Rig Security has Secures $12 million in seed funding as it emerges from stealth. The round was co-led by Ten Eleven Ventures and Brightmind Partners with strategic participation from CrowdStrike’s Falcon Fund and additional backing from cybersecurity founders and executives including Wiz co-founder and CTO Ami Luttwak. The funding will support Rig […]
September 30, 2026
Regtech Firm Tookitaki Appoints Isabel Ridad as CEO as It Expands Across APAC
Singapore-based financial crime technology company Tookitaki has appointed its president, Isabel Ridad as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the company plans to expand its presence across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The company announced the leadership change on September 30. As part of the transition, Tookitaki founder Abhishek Chatterjee has moved into the role of […]
September 30, 2026
Trendspek Raises $6 Million to Expand AI-Powered Infrastructure Monitoring
Australian infrastructure software startup Trendspek has raised $6 million in a funding round led by OIF Ventures. The company plans to use the new capital to expand into North America and Europe, strengthen product development, and grow its customer support and hiring efforts. Trendspek’s Infrastructure Monitoring Platform Trendspek helps infrastructure operators create digital records of […]
September 29, 2026
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[FUNDING NEWS] Hong Kong-Based zkMe has Secured $4 Million in Seed Round Funding
[Funding news] Vietnam-based NextBold Capital Eyeing $100 Million Fund to back SMEs
ZenicHub Opens Co-Working Space and Startup Accelerator in Bangkok
Samtel Avionics, Japan’s BULL Sign MoU to Explore Space Debris Removal Technology
Paymob Raises $35 Million in Pre-Series C to Expand MENA Payments
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