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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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Qiroko Secures $175 K Funding to Expand Fashion Accessories Portfolio and Distribution
Bengaluru-based fashion accessories startup Qiroko has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by ISV Capital, with participation from angel investors. The company will use the funds to develop new products, enter the watches and bags categories, expand distribution and strengthen its team. The investment marks Qiroko’s first external funding since its […]
October 31, 2026
Hong Kong’s IBS Plans $71.7M Acquisition to Expand Into AI Chip Design
Hong Kong-listed International Business Settlement Holdings Limited (IBS) plans to acquire QuantumCompute Solutions Limited for HK$563 million (US$71.7 million). The proposed acquisition, announced on October 30, 2026, is expected to expand IBS into AI chip design and edge computing infrastructure. IBS to Acquire QuantumCompute Solutions Under the proposed agreement, IBS will acquire 100% of QuantumCompute […]
October 31, 2026
HKMC Closes $457.3 Mn Through Fourth Bauhinia Infrastructure Securitisation
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) has raised US$457.3 million through its fourth infrastructure loan-backed securities issuance, known as Bauhinia 4. The issuance is backed by 42 infrastructure debt obligations across 32 projects in 15 countries, covering 11 infrastructure sub-sectors. HKMC Completes Fourth Bauhinia Issuance HKMC has completed Bauhinia 4, its fourth infrastructure loan-backed securities […]
October 31, 2026
Hinduja Housing Finance Appoints Vivek Kannan as CEO to Lead Business Growth
Hinduja Housing Finance has appointed Vivek Kannan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 30, 2026. He succeeds Sachin Pillai, who stepped down from the position on October 29, 2026, and will continue serving on the company’s board as a non-executive director. Kannan has been associated with Hinduja Housing Finance since 2020, when […]
October 30, 2026
Coda Partners with TikTok Gaming to Expand Codashop Purchases Across Southeast Asia
Singapore-based digital content monetization company Coda has partnered with TikTok Gaming to help users purchase gaming-related digital products directly through creator content across Southeast Asia. The partnership connects TikTok’s gaming content with Codashop, Coda’s digital goods platform. Under the partnership, TikTok users in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines can access Codashop links to […]
October 30, 2026
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Best AI for Website Design: 7 Tools to Build Professional Websites in 2026
Building a professional website is now easier than ever. You no longer need coding skills or a large budget to get started. Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed website…
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Roblox Appoints Joel Neoh as Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Oceania
Roblox has appointed Joel Neoh as managing director for Southeast Asia and Oceania, strengthening its leadership as the company looks to expand its presence across the two regions. According to the company’s announcement on October 30, 2026, Neoh joined Roblox in October and will serve as its senior-most business leader in Southeast Asia and Oceania. […]
October 30, 2026
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent in Singapore to Connect Local Shopping and Travel Platforms
Meta has launched its Muse personal AI agent in Singapore, expanding its AI services into the Asia-Pacific region. The launch introduces connections with popular local platforms, including Shopee, Grab, Singapore Airlines, Agoda, ShopBack, Klook, Trip.com and Lazada. Muse is designed to help users complete everyday tasks through connected services. Instead of simply answering questions, the […]
October 30, 2026
Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre Closes $3.1 Mn to Expand Mental Healthcare Network
Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre has Closes approximately $3.1 million (₹28 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Alkemi Growth Capital to expand its rehabilitation centres, increase clinical capacity and strengthen specialised mental healthcare services across India. The Pune-based healthcare organisation plans to use the fresh capital to enter new cities, develop specialised treatment programmes […]
October 30, 2026
JCB to Launch Contactless Tap-to-Ride Payments on Hanoi Metro
JCB International, the international operations subsidiary of Japan-based JCB, has partnered with Hanoi Metro to introduce contactless tap-to-ride payments across Hanoi’s urban railway network in Vietnam. The service is expected to launch in early 2027. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the two companies, passengers will be able to pay metro fares by […]
October 30, 2026
GSMA Secures $1.2 Mn Funding to Expand Mobile Emergency Alerts in Pacific Islands
The GSMA has secured $1.2 million in funding from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to strengthen mobile emergency-warning systems across nine Pacific Island countries. The funding will support the rollout of cell-broadcast technology to help authorities send timely alerts during natural disasters. The initiative will cover the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, […]
October 30, 2026
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