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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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MP Space Secures $16 Mn Seed Funding Led by Blackbird to Build Spacecraft Batteries
MP Space has secured US$16 million in seed funding with the round led by Blackbird. The startup based in Sydney will use the money to expand the production of batteries and electrical power systems for satellites and other spacecraft. The funding round also included British space investor Seraphim Space, which is making its investment in […]
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Matiks Closes $10 Mn in Pre-Series A Funding Led by General Catalyst to Expand Globally
Bengaluru-based social gaming startup Matiks has Closes $10 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by General Catalyst. The round also included participation from Ronnie Screwvala, founder of upGrad, and existing investors Info Edge Ventures, Tanglin Venture Partners and Untitled Ventures. How Matiks Plans to Use the Funding Matiks plans to invest in engineering, […]
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Omnichat Secures US$10 Mn to Expand AI Agent Platform
Omnichat has Secures US$10 million in a Series A funding round led by Openspace Capital, with participation from Darwin Ventures and Acorn Pacific Ventures. The Hong Kong-based company will use the funds to improve its AI agent platform, invest in research and development, and expand its global presence. The funding will support the growth of […]
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ReplyAll Closes $1.1 Mn in to Expand Performance Wear Range
Bengaluru-based performance wear brand ReplyAll has Closes ₹9.7 crore (approximately $1.1 million) in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Sadev Ventures and Atom XVII. The company will use the capital to invest in fabric research and development (R&D), product design, new product categories, and retail expansion. The round also saw participation from ISV, represented […]
October 27, 2026
Singapore’s Rivo AI Launches WhatsApp Assistant to Manage Property Leads
Rivo AI has launched a WhatsApp-based AI assistant for Singapore property agents to answer enquiries, qualify potential buyers and schedule property viewings. The launch follows a field test of 394 property agents that found personal replies took an average of two hours and 14 minutes. How Does Rivo AI’s WhatsApp Assistant Work? The Singapore-based company […]
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Singapore is becoming an important hub for artificial intelligence (AI), attracting startups, investors and technology companies developing solutions for businesses worldwide. From AI agents and cybersecurity to logistics,…
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Libeara to Acquire Zodia Markets’ Jersey Unit to Expand Tokenized Asset Services
A Singapore-based company that works with tokenization technology called Libeara has decided to buy Zodia Markets (Jersey) Limited from the Zodia Markets group. This purchase is supposed to help Libeara grow its digital-asset services. It will also allow international investors to get access to funds, bonds and other real-world assets. The deal still needs to […]
October 27, 2026
Singapore’s Stryv Secures $11.5 Mn in Series B Funding to Expand Into Taiwan
Singapore-based care and home wellness company Stryv has Secures US$11.5 million in its Series B funding round led by ACV Capital and joined by Openspace Capital, OCTAVE Capital and other investors. Stryv plans to use the money to enter Taiwan grow its presence in Malaysia and Hong Kong and bring new products to market. Stryv […]
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HSBC Launches HSBCnio AI Tool for Corporate Banking Clients
HSBC has launched HSBCnio, a digital banking tool designed to help corporate and institutional clients access banking services through web, mobile and application programming interfaces (APIs). Announced on October 26, 2026, the tool allows clients to connect their internal systems and authorised AI tools with selected banking information. How Does HSBCnio Work? HSBCnio allows clients […]
October 26, 2026
PixVerse Partners with OpenAI to Launch “Prompt to Production” AI Learning Initiative
PixVerse and OpenAI have launched “Prompt to Production,” a learning initiative designed to help creators use AI tools to develop creative ideas and turn them into production-ready videos. The programme includes two live webinars and an ongoing video tutorial series covering AI-powered content creation and production workflows. PixVerse and OpenAI to Host Two Live Webinars […]
October 26, 2026
Rapidus and HCLTech Partner to Develop Next-Generation Semiconductor Technologies
HCLTech and Japan-based semiconductor company Rapidus Corporation have inaugurated two engineering development centers in India as part of their partnership to support next-generation semiconductor technologies. The centers, located in Bengaluru and Hubli, Karnataka, were inaugurated on October 26, 2026. The new facilities will help Rapidus meet its growing engineering requirements as it works to develop […]
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