Swedish fintech firm Klarna launches AI hotline using CEO’s voice
The AI hotline features the voice of Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, for user interactions.
View ArticleToki’s short-lived pop culture party
The sun sets on Philippine collectibles marketplace Toki, while Thailand’s digital bank battle begins.
View ArticleSpanish fintech startup Abacum raises $60m to boost AI features
The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with Cathay Innovation and investors Y Combinator, Creandum, Kfund, and Atomico.
View ArticleTemasek joins AI infrastructure backed by Microsoft, BlackRock
Backed by Microsoft, BlackRock, and MGX, the group plans to invest over US$30 billion initially.
View ArticleMicron to invest $200b in US manufacturing, R&D after Trump push
Micron plans to allocate US$150 billion specifically for manufacturing in response to President Donald Trump's initiative.
View ArticleThe hidden alliances between India’s VCs, uncovered
Using deal data in the past two years, we've visualized an intricate web of relationships among India’s VCs.
View ArticleUS robotics firm Gecko Robotics gets $125m, hits $1.3b valuation
The funding round was led by Cox Enterprises, marking a total funding of US$347 million for Gecko Robotics.
View ArticleMeta sues Hong Kong firm in crackdown on AI deepfake nude apps
The apps, known as CrushAI nudify tools, were advertised through Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads.
View ArticleManus shines at research but crumbles against CAPTCHAs
The ambitious AI agent platform claims it can plan, execute, and crunch data - but only if it overcomes CAPTCHAs, server errors, and the competition.
View ArticleAnt International eyes stablecoin licenses in HK, Singapore
The company will submit its application following the implementation of the Stablecoins Ordinance on August 1.
View ArticleMapping the AI startups making waves in Japan
Mapping Japan's AI sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
View ArticleThe companies that do more than meet the bottom line
They're improving people’s lives through social and environmental sustainability-focused solutions.
View ArticleByteDance, SenseTime upgrade models in the China AI race
Major players like Baidu and Alibaba are also increasing their AI offerings to remain competitive in this dynamic industry.
View ArticleUS-based logistics firm bags $10m series A for warehouse automation
Co-founder Troy Lester said the robots are designed to lower labor costs and ease staffing shortages at partner warehouses.
View ArticleSpanish AI firm Multiverse nets $217m to compress AI models
Multiverse has compressed major LLMs like Meta's Llama, DeepSeek, and Mistral, placing it among top European AI firms.
View ArticleOla’s AI startup Krutrim launches Kruti to book cabs, order food
Ola Krutrim also released a software kit for developers to add Kruti’s tools to their apps with minimal coding.
View ArticleInsight Partners joins $50m series D for Israeli climate-tech firm
Its main product, BeeHome, is a solar-powered robotic hive that autonomously monitors and manages bee colonies.
View ArticleUK-based legal tech firm Definely nets $30m series B
The company plans to expand in the US, which already accounts for 30% of its revenue.
View ArticleMattel, OpenAI team up to create AI-powered toys, games
Mattel aims to develop AI-driven play experiences that prioritize innovation, privacy, and safety.
View ArticleWeekly funding: Japan’s Musubi wraps up $98m round
Keep track of all the startup investment activities in Asia through our weekly funding list.
View ArticleUS export controls to cap Huawei AI chip output in 2025
In 2024, China’s AI accelerator market reached 1.5 million units, with additional demand for high-end chips in smartphones.
View ArticleCalifornia, 10 states sue over federal EV rule rollbacks
The lawsuit includes states like New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Washington.
View ArticleMapping the players dominating China’s cleantech space
Mapping China’s cleantech sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
View ArticleMeta, geothermal startup XGS Energy to build plant in New Mexico
The agreement, announced on June 12, 2025, aims to advance geothermal energy development in the state.
View ArticleBeyond The Bottom Line: Budget housing that’s sustainable too
BillionBricks is using solar power to help the financially disadvantaged pay off their homes.
View ArticleTesla to expand virtual power plant business in Japan
Tesla will provide free storage batteries to businesses as part of its virtual power plant expansion.
View ArticleMeta finalizes $14.3b investment in Scale AI
Meta will acquire a 49% stake in Scale AI through non-voting shares, according to the source.
View ArticleTSMC opens first overseas chip lab with UTokyo
The TSMC-UTokyo Lab is TSMC's first partnership with a university outside Taiwan, enhancing semiconductor education.
View ArticleScale AI said to appoint new CEO after Meta deal
Alexandr Wang, Scale's founder and current CEO, is expected to step down and join Meta as part of the deal.
View ArticleAshton Kutcher’s VC firm leads $30m series A for agentic AI startup
Launched in 2024, the platform has grown from 10 to over 100 paying customers within a year.
View ArticleGlobal EV sales up 24% in May, boosted by China’s demand
The increase was largely driven by strong demand in China, which recorded monthly EV sales exceeding one million units.
View ArticleCATL shares struggle after Hong Kong debut
CATL's quarterly sales have missed analyst estimates for seven consecutive quarters, raising concerns.
View ArticleTesla sues ex-engineer over alleged robot trade secrets theft
Li founded Proception just days after leaving Tesla, aiming to enhance human-robot interactions.
View ArticleAI note-taking app Fireflies.ai hits $1b valuation
Its platform is used by 75% of Fortune 500 companies and over 20 million users in 500,000 organizations worldwide.
View ArticleBlackRock builds AI analyst to scan company filings
The platform, 'Asimov', analyzes research notes, company filings, and emails to provide insights for portfolio management.
View ArticleSequoia Capital leads $75m round for industrial software firm
Founded in 2022, Nominal builds software to help hardware makers test designs and track production.
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