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Top 10 Cities in the Asia-Pacific Region for Startups

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is home to a diverse range of cities, many of which are becoming hotspots for entrepreneurial ventures and innovative startups. With growing economies, supportive government policies, access to

January 10, 2025

by The Tamesis

Right here come the funds

Digital Side, Sterlite Power, Positec and others elevated funds today.

January 11, 2025

by The Tamesis

Something for each interested mind

Tabby, Harrison.

Vietnam faces tariffs as trade surplus with U.S. soars

Industry leaders and analysts say Vietnam is an easy target for tariffs by the new Trump

Soaring rents in Singapore reshape shared office dynamics

Tighter margins have led some of the country's coworking space operators to adopt asset-light strategies.

December 9, 2024

Business

Chip company NXP sees growth in automotive and IoT

The company expects the growth rate of these industries to be between 9% and 14% from 2025 to 2027.

December 8, 2024

Business

Trading platform eToro plans US IPO

An initial public offering could take place as early as the second quarter, but a timetable has not yet been determined.

December 8, 2024

Business

Google sues U.S. government agency for overstepping authority over Google Pay feature

The company believes the CFPB's oversight represents an overreach of government authority.

December 8, 2024

Business

Taiwan’s logistics takes off, Southeast Asia beckons

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December 8, 2024

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Ant Group Chief Financial Officer Cyril Han serves as CEO

Han will succeed Jing Xiandong in this position on March 1, 2025, and Jing Xiandong will still serve as chairman.

December 8, 2024

Business

Musk’s xAI provides free access to chatbot Grok

Users can access up to ten free tips every two hours.

December 7, 2024

Business

India and US's Abyro Capital launches $25m fund for startups

The company plans to invest in 12 to 15 new companies within four years and provide assistance to early-stage technology startups.

December 7, 2024

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Indian fintech startup raises US$2.5 million in Series A financing

Money Club offers small loans within 6 hours, usually around $180 to $240.

December 7, 2024

Business

Indian health tech startup raises $12 million

The company plans to use the funds to expand its team, drive product development and diagnostic innovation.

December 7, 2024

Business

Indonesian youth becoming frugal – are D2C startups at risk?

Millennials and Generation Z are the main target markets for D2C startups. How does this frugal shift affect them?

December 7, 2024

Business

OnlyFans unblocked in China after long block

Previously, China's censorship laws blocked websites with explicit content and often restricted access to OnlyFans.

December 7, 2024

Business

China's Changxin Storage exempts from U.S. chip ban

The decision was reportedly due to a boycott from Japan.

December 7, 2024

Business

Trump appoints venture capitalists to regulate artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency

David Sacks’ tasks include establishing the legal structure of cryptocurrencies and leading the Presidential Council on Science and Technology.

December 7, 2024

Business

Saudi Ventures invests in fund targeting Saudi and GCC companies

Aliph Fund I is focused on technology and active value creation.

December 7, 2024

Business

MobiKwik’s valuation drops by more than 70% after lowering IPO target

It lowered its IPO target to $69 million, the third adjustment since the original plan for 2021.

December 7, 2024

Business

Bloomberg for Gen Z?

More: A media startup brings business insights to younger audiences, and a travel platform raises new funding.

December 7, 2024

Business

SG competition watchdog approves EQT's acquisition of PropertyGuru

The regulator said the proposed acquisition was unlikely to significantly lessen competition in the market for digital real estate advertising services.

December 7, 2024

Business

Hong Kong launches stablecoin bill to promote financial innovation

The move aims to balance stability, consumer protection and virtual asset growth.

December 7, 2024

Business

LG Electronics India expresses intention to launch IPO

The IPO aims to raise between US$1 billion and US$1.5 billion.

December 6, 2024

Business

South Korea's top leader thinks martial law declaration is deep fake

South Korea's top opposition leader told CNN this week that when he saw President Yun Seok-yeol's late-night speech declaring martial law, his first thought was that it was a deep fake. “That

December 6, 2024

Business