Bitbeat cuts artificial intelligence costs by 85% in China's tech race
The move is part of a price war among Chinese tech giants including Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent and Zhipu AI.
Indian quantum tech startup raises $2 million in seed funding
The funding comes at a time when quantum technology is gaining traction in India, bolstered by government measures.
Alphabet shares rise after quantum tech leap
The rise in shares follows the announcement of a breakthrough in quantum computing with Willow chips.
Jungle Ventures boss defends Southeast Asia's tech industry as being 'unfairly judged'
Founding partner Amit Anand said that despite tough market conditions, many technology companies in the region are still close to IPOs.
Trump's tech adviser wary of artificial intelligence
Marc Andreessen warns that artificial intelligence could be a greater threat to free speech than earlier technology platforms.
Dubai-based real estate tech startup Stake considers setting up headquarters in Saudi Arabia
The company officially launched operations in Saudi Arabia on December 9.
How Vietnam’s tech scene is converting non-believers
More: Growth in Vietnam’s tech sector and pre-Series A funding for Indian climate tech startup.
Nazara to invest $1.8 million in subsidiary to boost ad tech
Datawrkz was founded in 2013 and has operations in Bangalore, US and Singapore.
Indian climate tech startup raises $1.45 million in pre-Series A round
Sustainiam provides technology-based carbon footprint management solutions to businesses.
How Vietnam’s tech community turns doubters into believers
The country has come a long way from the days when skeptical investors relied on warehouse trucks to protect their investments.
UAE gaming tech start-up Playgama raises US$3 million
The platform is designed to help Middle Eastern game developers go global.
Indian health tech startup raises $12 million
The company plans to use the funds to expand its team, drive product development and diagnostic innovation.
Big tech companies' AI spending grows 81% in third quarter
Analysts predict that these companies will spend a combined $180 billion on data centers and related costs by the end of 2024.
Israeli tech startup M&A hits record $910 million
This year, cybersecurity deals accounted for about 30% of Israeli technology deals.
The ex-Soviet country’s tech startups continue to grow
Technology giants Nvidia and Adobe plan to establish operations in Armenia to further promote the development of its technology industry.
Are low interest rates good for wealth tech companies?
In this week’s The Top Up, we explore why lower interest rates aren’t bothering Wealth Tech and Boyaa’s risky Bitcoin bets.
Australia plans huge tech fines for anti-competitive behavior
The proposed fines could be up to $33 million.