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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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Malaysia’s VentureTECH Invests in Hanan Medicare and AgriData Portal
Malaysia’s government-backed impact investment company VentureTECH has invested in pharmaceutical company Hanan Medicare and agritech firm AgriData Portal to support the growth of strategic industries. The investments aim to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities, improve agricultural productivity and expand opportunities for Bumiputera businesses in high-value sectors. VentureTECH Supports Pharmaceutical and Agritech Growth Announced on October 13, […]
October 14, 2026
Manus Partners with OPPO to Bring Agentic AI Experiences to Smartphones
Today we’re announcing a collaboration with global smart device brand OPPO to bring next-generation agentic AI experiences to smartphones. We are integrating Manus’ agentic capabilities into OPPO AI Mind Pilot, so users can turn complex, multi-step tasks into ready-to-use results. The collaboration also advances OPPO’s vision for Personalized Proactive Intelligence, where AI understands users and […]
October 14, 2026
Antares Ventures Closes $50 Mn Toward $100 Million Debut Fund
Singapore-based Antares Ventures has raised more than $50 million in commitments for its first venture capital fund, Antares Ventures I, as it targets a total fund size of $100 million. The firm plans to invest in deep-tech startups developing science- and engineering-based technologies. The funding commitment was announced at the fund’s second close on October […]
October 14, 2026
Spill Games Secures $10.5 Mn in Series A Funding to Expand Mobile Gaming Business
Bengaluru-based mobile gaming startup Spill Games has Secures $10.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elevation Capital. Existing investors Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital also participated in the round. Spill Games develops casual, puzzle, and hybrid-casual mobile games for international markets. The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand games […]
October 14, 2026
Omron to Acquire OnLogic for $675 Million to Expand Physical AI and Factory Automation
Japan-based Omron Corporation has agreed to acquire U.S. industrial computer manufacturer OnLogic and its parent company, Interlogic, in a $675 million cash deal. The acquisition aims to strengthen Omron’s physical AI capabilities, expand factory automation solutions, and accelerate digital transformation across manufacturing sites. Omron signed the acquisition agreement on October 10, 2026, with the transaction […]
October 14, 2026
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How to Start a Tech Repair Business: A Simple Guide
Technology has become a big part of our daily lives. People use smartphones, laptops, computers, tablets, printers, and other electronic devices for work, study, and communication. When these…
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Pluto Security Closes $42 Mn to Secure Enterprise AI Tools and Agents
Israeli-founded AI security startup Pluto Security has Closes approximately $42.5 million in funding to help businesses identify and manage security risks linked to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and agents. The company has teams in the United States and Israel and recently emerged from stealth. The funding includes an $8.5 million seed round […]
October 14, 2026
Tencent Closes $5.7 Billion Through Bond Sale to Support AI Investments
Tencent Holdings, the Chinese technology and internet company, Closes approximately $5.7 billion through a dual-currency bond offering on October 13, 2026. The issuance attracted more than $23 billion in combined investor orders, reflecting strong demand for the company’s debt despite concerns about rising AI investment costs. According to Reuters, the offering included $1.8 billion in […]
October 14, 2026
Salary Hero Secures $7.6 Mn in Series A Funding to Expand into Malaysia
Salary Hero, a Bangkok-based financial health platform, has raised $7.6 million in Series A equity funding to expand its operations in Malaysia and improve access to financial services for workers. The funding round was led by Singapore-based Cento Ventures, with participation from Malaysia-based Kairous Capital and M Venture Partners. Alongside the equity funding, Salary Hero […]
October 14, 2026
Foodics Invests in Funding Souq to Expand Restaurant Financing
Saudi Arabia-based fintech platform Funding Souq has secured a strategic investment from Foodics, a restaurant operations and financial technology company operating across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Foodics becomes a major investor in Funding Souq’s latest funding round, although the financial terms and ownership stake have not been disclosed. The partnership aims to […]
October 13, 2026
Nobikan Secures $17.2 Mn Through Post-IPO Placement to Expand AI Infrastructure
Nobikan Artificial Intelligence Technology has Secures approximately $16.3 million through a post-IPO equity placement to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) technology and expand its AI infrastructure capabilities. The Hong Kong-listed company plans to invest in core AI research, AI agent platforms, model-as-a-service offerings, and computing infrastructure. Nobikan Secures Funds Through Post-IPO Placement Nobikan Artificial Intelligence […]
October 13, 2026
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