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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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Onto Closes $1 Mn to Make Travel More Affordable and Expand Its Platform
Bengaluru-based travel startup Onto has Closes $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Stargazer Fund, with participation from Singapore-based White Venture Capital. The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand operations, strengthen its technology infrastructure, and develop new travel products. Onto has launched a travel platform designed to help users book […]
October 21, 2026
Cuttable Secures $20 Mn to Automate Ad Creative Production
Australian advertising technology startup Cuttable has Secures $20 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform for creating digital advertisements. The funding round was led by Airtree Ventures, with participation from existing investors Square Peg Capital and Rampersand. The investment values the company at more than $100 million. Cuttable develops technology that helps […]
October 21, 2026
FundPark Secures Up to $250 Mn from Bain Capital to Expand E-Commerce Lending
Hong Kong-based fintech company FundPark has secured a financing commitment of up to $250 million from Bain Capital to expand lending support for small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses. The financing package includes an initial commitment of $100 million and an additional $150 million, subject to certain conditions. The deal is expected to strengthen FundPark’s institutional […]
October 21, 2026
Vitalls Secures $1.5 Mn to Expand AI-Powered Health Passport
UAE-based healthtech startup Vitalls has secured a $1.5 million investment commitment from Singapore-based EST Growmore, the investment arm of EST Group, as part of its seed funding round. The agreement also includes an option for an additional $1 million investment. The announcement was made on October 21, 2026, during the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit. […]
October 21, 2026
Ant Group’s Ant Lingbo Partners with Damon Technology to Develop Warehouse AI
China-based logistics automation company Damon Technology has partnered with Ant Lingbo, an embodied intelligence unit of Ant Group, to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications for industrial operations. The partnership aims to bring physical AI technology into real-world warehouse environments. According to Damon Technology, the companies will combine Ant Lingbo’s embodied AI models with Damon’s logistics […]
October 21, 2026
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Emerging Sectors in the Digital Economy: Key Trends and Business Opportunities in 2026
The digital economy is growing as businesses and consumers use technology in their daily activities. From online payments and e-commerce to artificial intelligence and cloud computing, digital tools…
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Toku Launches Makimoto Flows to Help Developers Build Speech AI Pipelines
Singapore-based AI-powered customer experience company Toku has launched Makimoto Flows, a visual tool that allows developers to build, test, and customize speech AI workflows. Announced on October 21, 2026, the tool is part of the company’s open-source conversational AI initiative, Makimoto. Listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) under the ticker TKU, Toku aims to give […]
October 21, 2026
Blackwall Raises $100 Mn at $2.2 Billion Valuation to Expand Web Security Tools
Estonia-based cybersecurity company Blackwall has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round at a valuation of $2.2 billion. The company develops web traffic security tools that help hosting providers protect websites from malicious bots, cyberattacks, and unwanted automated traffic, including activity generated by AI agents. The funding round was led by AVP, with […]
October 21, 2026
Genie Health Secures $3 Mn to Expand AI Health App and Clinic Platform
Singapore-based health technology startup Genie Health has Secures $3 million in seed funding to improve its AI capabilities, expand its clinic platform, and strengthen its product and engineering teams. The funding round was led by Nadathur Family Office, with participation from Liminal, a Founders’ Studio backed by Temasek, and two experienced healthcare investors. Funding to […]
October 21, 2026
Hunar.AI Secures $4.21 Mn Funding Led by Blume Ventures to Expand AI Hiring Tools
Hunar.AI, an India-based startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify frontline hiring and workforce management, has Secures approximately $4.21 million in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. The company will use the fresh capital to strengthen its AI infrastructure, develop its products and expand its go-to-market operations. The funding round also […]
October 21, 2026
Neolix Partners with Sunway Group to Expand Autonomous Delivery Solutions
Neolix has partnered with Malaysia-based Sunway Group to introduce autonomous delivery vehicles to the Malaysian market. The distribution partnership was announced at Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalize the arrangement. The partnership aims to support last-mile delivery and the transportation of goods […]
October 21, 2026
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