Southeast Asia needs more chip fabs, SEMI says Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 13:46 64 new fabs are expected to start operating in Asia by 2029, but only six are planned for Southeast Asia.
Indian AI startup Jurisphere secures $2.2m funding Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 13:38 Jurisphere's software is used by over 500 teams for legal review, research, drafting, and collaboration.
Ripple shares North Korean hacker data with crypto firms Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 5 May 2026 at 13:26 Ripple shares LinkedIn profiles and phone numbers to help spot repeat hacker applicants.
HK conglomerate CK Hutchison sells VodafoneThree stake for $5.8b Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 5 May 2026 at 13:12 The sale is part of CK Hutchisonβs wider portfolio reshuffle, which includes a planned disposal of most of its ports business.
Meet the 50 top-funded startups and tech companies in India Tech in Asia By:Aya Lin 5 May 2026 at 13:00 Here are the companies in India that are attracting tons of investors and have the resources to spend on software, talent, and expansion.
Indian startup Vobiz.ai secures $1m for voice AI Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 5 May 2026 at 12:38 The company said it supports number provisioning in more than 130 countries and outbound connectivity to 190 countries.
TrendAI teams up with Anthropic for AI security research Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 5 May 2026 at 12:08 The works aims to identify exploitable software flaws, rank them by risk, and support faster mitigation.
Nvidia CEO backs US use of AI for national security Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 12:02 Huang said he respected the company but disagreed with some of its positions.
The hidden problem with multi-step AI workflows Tech in Asia By:Gilang Kharisma 5 May 2026 at 12:00 Abhishek Das, co-founder and co-CEO of Yutori, says building reliable automation requires strict standards, not optimistic assumptions about user patience.
Delhivery drops as Amazon opens supply chain Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 11:33 Amazon said the service lets companies store and ship goods through its freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and parcel network.
The players in SGβs increasingly global fintech space (update) Tech in Asia By:Miguel Cordon 5 May 2026 at 11:00 More of Singaporeβs fintech firms are launching stablecoin-related services to drive lower fees and faster cross-border settlements.
Making AI work in the real world, not just on paper Tech in Asia By:Adinda Pryanka 5 May 2026 at 11:00 Narrative Architects maps the undocumented workarounds that cause AI systems to fail, saving companies from costly engineering mistakes.
50 rising startups and tech companies in India Tech in Asia By:Aya Lin 5 May 2026 at 11:00 Which are the startups that are on the path to becoming the next big thing?
SC Ventures invests in crypto firm GSR at $1b valuation Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 5 May 2026 at 10:45 GSR spokesperson said the deal values the firm at more than US$1 billion and it is also seeking up to US$150 million from strategic investors.
Tesla seeks EU approval for FSD despite safety concerns Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 10:41 Some officials praised Tesla's Full Self-Driving system for strong performance in city tests.
Indonesia expands child safety rule to ecommerce, fintech Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 08:43 The rule applies to public and private electronic system operators.
Apple explores Intel, Samsung as backup chipmakers Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 5 May 2026 at 08:18 It added that Apple executives visited Samsungβs Texas facility, which is expected to produce advanced chips.
Meta taps debt for $13b El Paso data center Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 5 May 2026 at 08:16 Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase are leading the process, while the rest of the package is expected to be equity.
Indian AI firm Krutrim shifts to AI cloud services Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 08:15 The shift paused its chip design efforts and redirected capital and talent to its cloud business.
Mapping Japanβs prominent cleantech startups Tech in Asia By:Aya Lin 5 May 2026 at 08:00 Mapping Japan's cleantech sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
Grab to adjust Indonesia business after 8% commission cap Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 07:42 The company said the change is expected to mainly affect its two-wheel services in its largest market.
Anthropic, OpenAI investments top $1.1b in retail venues Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 07:15 Trading volume on Ventuals and PreStocks has surged over threefold since early 2026.
Temasek unit backs Milky Mist in $50.8m pre-IPO round Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 07:03 The deal included about 3.6 billion rupees (US$37.6 million) in primary capital and 1.3 billion rupees (US$13.2 million) in secondary sales.
LβOrΓ©al joins $5m funding in Indian skincare startup Chosen Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 5 May 2026 at 06:28 The company said it will use the money for research and development, new clinically validated products, and expansion.
Grabβs financial health in 8 charts Tech in Asia By:Duc Tran 5 May 2026 at 06:25 Grab posted a record quarterly revenue of US$955 million in Q1 2026.
US geothermal startup Fervo Energy eyes $1.3b IPO Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 5 May 2026 at 06:14 Fervo's Cape Station project aims to generate electricity at about $7,000 per kilowatt installed.
Vertex Ventures backs Singapore AI startup ReN3 with $5m Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 06:00 ReN3's AI platform supports deployment on premises, private clouds, or hybrid setups.
Mapping Japanβs notable fintech startups Tech in Asia By:Aya Lin 5 May 2026 at 06:00 Mapping Japanβs fintech sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
Crypto VC Haun Ventures raises $1b, eyes AI agents Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 05:55 Haun Ventures plans to invest globally in startups blending financial services, AI, and alternative assets.
Elon Musk to pay $1.5m in SEC Twitter stake settlement Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 5 May 2026 at 05:49 A May 4 filing showing Muskβs revocable trust will pay a US$1.5 million civil penalty if a judge approves the deal.
Australian data center firm Nextdc secures $1.3b debt Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 05:40 The funding will support capital spending linked to recent customer contract wins and ongoing data center developments.
Binance launches withdrawal lock to prevent crypto attacks Tech in Asia By:Naomi Li Gan 5 May 2026 at 05:33 Binance's Withdraw Protection lock cannot be overridden by customer service or law enforcement orders.
Singapore energy firm Amplicity raises $1m for battery tech Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 5 May 2026 at 05:21 It aims to help businesses earn revenue from backup batteries through power market services.
US chipmaker Lattice buys AMI software firm in $1.6b deal Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 05:20 AMI's technology will enhance Lattice's offerings in system security, manageability, and control.
Hong Kong develops DeepSeek-based AI for local chips Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 5 May 2026 at 05:01 HKGAI's model is optimized for domestic chips including Huaweiβs Ascend 910C.
Pinterest beats Q1 estimates, lifts Q2 outlook Tech in Asia By:Minh Le 5 May 2026 at 05:01 Its global monthly active users rose 11% to 631 million and average revenue per user came in at US$1.61.