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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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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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INDUSTRY Insights
How to Start an Etsy Shop in 2026: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Starting an Etsy shop is a good way to turn your ideas and creative skills into an online business. You can sell handmade jewellery, personalised gifts, digital products,…
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HKT Opens AI Exchange to Connect Hong Kong Data Centers and Support AI Computing
HKT has opened a new Innovation & Technology Centre and AI Exchange in Hong Kong to strengthen AI infrastructure and connect major data centers across the city. The facility aims to provide universities, research institutions and large enterprises with access to high-performance computing resources through a high-speed network. The centre is located in Building 8 […]
October 30, 2026
PhotonPay Secures $40 Mn to Expand Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Hong Kong-based fintech company PhotonPay has Secures $40 million in a Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital to expand its stablecoin-based financial infrastructure and strengthen global payment services. The round included new investor SBI Group, along with existing investors IDG Capital, GL Ventures and Lightspeed Faction. Blacksheep Technology served as the exclusive financial […]
October 30, 2026
BY Venture Partners Closes $60 Mn Fund III to Back Early-Stage AI Startups
BY Venture Partners has closed its third investment fund at $60 million to support early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) startups developing solutions for enterprise workflows. The new fund will focus on companies at the Pre-Seed to Series A stages, with investments of up to $1 million per startup. Headquartered in Dubai, the UAE-based venture capital firm […]
October 30, 2026
Tencent and Visa Partner to Explore Cross-Border Payments and AI Agent Commerce
Tencent and Visa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in cross-border payments, AI-powered commerce, and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership aims to improve international payment services and support businesses expanding into global markets. The agreement will bring together Tencent’s digital platforms and payment solutions with Visa’s global payment network and […]
October 29, 2026
Coratia Technologies Closes $1.9Mn to Expand Underwater Robotics and Fulfil Indian Navy Contract
Coratia Technologies has Closes $1.9Mn in a bridge funding round led by MGF Kavachh to support its US$6.94 million. (₹66 crore) Indian Navy contract, strengthen research and development, and expand its underwater robotics operations. The Indian deep-tech company develops indigenous underwater robotic systems for defence, industrial and infrastructure applications. The fresh funding will help the […]
October 29, 2026
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