As startup valuations reset across the region, Japanese corporates are seizing the chance to build sticky partnerships that go beyond financial gain.

Trade AI aims to improve import analysis and detect under-invoicing, over-invoicing, and potential money laundering tied to trade.

McKinsey notes that roles requiring social and emotional intelligence, such as teaching, nursing, and sales, are especially resistant to automation.

Virgin Australia is exploring how customers can describe their travel needs and receive relevant flight recommendations through AI-powered chat.

The companies have set up a pre-order framework for up to 10,000 humanoid units over five years.

Founded in 2025, Strataphy said it will use the funding to enhance its technology and expand its engineering and operations teams.

Founded in 2024, Mnzil operates across more than 13 cities in Saudi Arabia, serving over 100 clients.

The agreement allows both central banks to exchange up to S$15 billion or ¥1.1 trillion in local currencies.

This marked its third consecutive quarter in the lead, despite a 5.3 percentage-point drop from the previous quarter.

Meituan’s stock is down over 30% this year, making it the worst performer on the Hang Seng Tech Index.