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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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Cellogen Therapeutics raises $2 million funding from Kotak Alts
Cellogen Therapeutics, a biotech company working on cell and gene therapy has raised ₹20 crore (around US$2 million) from Kotak Alternate Asset Managers. The company will use this funding to develop its CAR-T cancer treatment programs and expand its gene therapy research projects. It will also upgrade its manufacturing setup and strengthen regulatory systems to […]
May 18, 2026
Trackk raises $3.16 million in seed round led by Lightspeed
Mumbai-based trading platform Trackk has raised Rs 30 crore (around US$3.16 million) in an extended seed funding round. The funding round was led by Lightspeed India with additional participation from Info Edge Ventures. The new investment values Trackk at around Rs 118 crore (about US$12.4 million) after the funding round was completed. According to regulatory […]
May 18, 2026
SafeFields Technologies and Veoneer Partner to Develop Vehicle EMF Reduction Technology
SafeFields Technologies a company that develops technology to reduce electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure in vehicles has announced a partnership with Veoneer, a major automotive supplier. The two companies will work together to create and produce automotive electronics that use SafeFields’ EMF reduction technology. As more electric vehicles are introduced around the world, concerns about EMF […]
May 18, 2026
WIRobotics raises $68 million in series B round led by JB Investment
Global robotics company WIRobotics has raised KRW 95 billion (about US$68 million) in its Series B funding round. The funding round was led by JB Investment with participation from InterVest, Hana Ventures, Smilegate Investment, SBVA, NH Investment & Securities, Company K Partners, GU Investment, and FuturePlay. WIRobotics has been developing its humanoid robot platform, “ALLEX,” […]
May 18, 2026
Activeport appoints Michael Glynn as Chief Operating & Commercial Officer
Activeport has appointed Michael Glynn as its new Chief Operating and Commercial Officer. He has many years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has worked with companies such as interTouch, Pacific Internet, PIPE Networks, Megaport, Superloop, and PCCW Global during their early growth stages. These companies later grew into large businesses worth billions of […]
May 18, 2026
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INDUSTRY Insights
Leading Asian Healthtech startups in 2026
The healthcare industry is changing fast, thanks to new technology that makes care smarter, quicker, and more personalized. Many startups across Asia and beyond are creating tools and…
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Cornerstone Appoints Brenton Smith as Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has appointed Brenton Smith as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). The company said this move will strengthen its leadership team in the region. In his new role, Smith will lead the company’s growth plans across Asia Pacific and Japan. He will also work on building stronger relationships with customers […]
May 18, 2026
UAE Food-Saving App Peekabox raises $1.5 million to Fight Food Waste
UAE-based surplus food marketplace Peekabox has raised US$1.5 million in a seed funding round that received more investor interest than expected. The company plans to use the money to grow and expand its business across the UAE. Peekabox focuses on reducing food waste in the UAE. Every year, the country throws away more than $3.5 […]
May 18, 2026
Green GSM Teams Up with 75 Philippine Transport Firms to Roll Out 18,497 VinFast EVs
Green GSM has signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and deposit agreements with transport companies and cooperatives in the Philippines. These agreements support the planned rollout of up to 18,497 VinFast electric vehicles for passenger transport services across the country. The agreements are part of Green GSM’s next stage of expansion in the Philippines. The […]
May 16, 2026
Rapido secures $240 million in round led by Prosus
Ride-hailing platform Rapido has raised US$240 million in a new funding round led by Prosus. Existing investors including WestBridge Capital, Accel, and others also joined the round. The company said the new investment is part of a bigger $730 million deal. This deal includes both new investments in the company and sales of shares by […]
May 15, 2026
Novella secures $21 million to grow AI-powered insurance brokerage for complex risks
Novella, an AI-powered wholesale insurance brokerage that focuses on large and complex physical assets, has raised a total of US$21 million so far, including a recently completed US$16 million Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Brewer Lane Ventures, with support from investors including Box Group, Crystal Venture Partners, SV Angel, Avid […]
May 15, 2026
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