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Asia-Pacific
East, South, South-East, Central Asia plus Australasia.
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Freedom Bank SuperApp Launches Embedded eSIM for Global Connectivity
Freedom Bank Kazakhstan expands its SuperApp with an embedded eSIM miniapp, enabling instant activation of global mobile data — including unlimited plans — bringing seamless connectivity
1337 Ventures Launches Inno4Her 2026 Accelerator for FemTech Startups
1337 Ventures opens applications for Inno4Her 2026, a hybrid accelerator supporting women-led and FemTech startups across Southeast Asia.
Unbox Robotics Raises $28m Series B to Scale Warehouse Automation Globally
Unbox Robotics has secured $28 million in Series B funding led by ICICI Venture to expand its robotics platform, strengthen engineering teams, and scale intelligent warehouse automation a
Biotech
AI & ML
Ant Group Upgrades AI Health Assistant AQ with DeepSearch for Clinicians
Ant Group enhances its AI-native health assistant AQ with DeepSearch, offering clinicians rapid access to evidence-based guidelines, structured research, and clinical decision support.
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Intuit Australia Launches Open Banking Feeds for QuickBooks
Intuit partners with SISS Data Services to roll out open banking feeds for QuickBooks customers, enabling real-time data sync, improved cash flow insights, and paving the way for AI-drive
AI & ML
Ant Group’s LingGuang Hits 1M Downloads in 4 Days
Ant Group’s new multimodal AI assistant, LingGuang, surpassed 1 million downloads in four days.
AI & ML
Singapore Tops Global Tech Race, Europe and Asia Lead in Digital Innovation
Mouser Electronics’ study ranks countries by electricity use, digital integration, and innovation.
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MariBank Launches Mari Invest Gold, Offering S$1 Minimum Investment in Physical Gold
MariBank introduces Mari Invest Gold, allowing customers to invest in LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund with just S$1.
The New Reality of Studying Abroad: Climate, Currency, Careers
Global education in 2025 faces new challenges: climate risks, currency volatility, and career-focused visas.
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InfraBlocks and Human Planet Partner to Innovate Climate-Finance Solutions
InfraBlocks and Human Planet partner to develop digital finance solutions for carbon markets and nature-based assets, combining technology and blended finance to unlock scalable, transpar
Cybersecurity
Hexaware Acquires CyberSolve to Expand AI-Driven Identity Security
Hexaware acquires CyberSolve to modernize identity management, integrate AI-driven access controls, and strengthen cybersecurity operations, enabling enterprises to run secure, efficient,
APAC M2M/IoT Connections to Reach 1.3 Billion by 2030, Driven by 5G
M2M/IoT connections in APAC are set to hit 1.3 billion by 2030, fueled by 5G expansion, smart city initiatives, and industry-specific IoT solutions, creating new revenue opportunities for
AI & ML
Biotech
Ant Group Expands AI Healthcare & Finance Services in China
Ant Group’s AQ app launches AI updates to improve healthcare access nationwide, while Ant Fortune opens AI tools for financial institutions, bridging urban-rural gaps and empowering docto
Qualcomm and HARMAN Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Cockpit and ADAS Solutions
Qualcomm and HARMAN are joining forces to integrate Snapdragon® Cockpit Elite platforms with HARMAN’s Ready portfolio, bringing AI-enabled, personalized in-cabin and ADAS experiences for
Safwan Sobhan Calls for Urgent Global Infrastructure Investment to Secure Future Economies
Safwan Sobhan warns of a looming $15 trillion infrastructure gap, stressing the need for modern energy, transport, and resilient cities.
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TBC Uzbekistan Launches Fully Digital Insurance Service
TBC Uzbekistan expands its digital ecosystem with the full rollout of TBC Insurance, offering seamless, app-based life insurance services and plans to broaden into personal insurance.
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