Kairous Capital leads $5m funding in creator-economy firm Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 16:10 Mantayay collaborates with over 4,000 TikTok creators, producing 1,000 videos monthly.
What does the ‘AI-first’ bank actually look like in Southeast Asia? Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 13:00 Top leaders from Malaysia's banks describe a new "AI vs. AI" battlefield, where they must use AI to detect and deflect AI-powered fraud.
LG CNS unveils ERP cloud project in Indonesia for global expansion Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 13:00 The cloud migration is expected to help Korindo reduce infrastructure management costs and adopt standardized business processes.
Vietnam’s D2C fashion brand Coolmate closes series C funding Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 12:43 The company said the new funding will help it expand internationally, increase offline retail presence, and grow its women’s product line.
Indian online gaming firm Zupee buys Australian AI startup Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 10:42 Nucanon’s AI engine is designed to adapt stories based on user choices and remember past interactions.
Israeli startups secure $608m in October, Deel leads with $300m Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 10:30 Other large rounds included Sensi.ai with US$45 million, Hyro with US$45 million, and Omnix Medical with US$30 million.
Chinese firm Pony.ai said to plan HK IPO at $17.9 per share Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 08:40 This price is about 4.2% lower than the company's October 31 closing price of US$18.68 on the Nasdaq.
How Xiaomi’s EV push exposed a culture of overwork Tech in Asia By:Grace Priscilla Teo 3 November 2025 at 08:10 The concern grew after Wang Peizhi, who managed retail store conversions for the company’s EV launch, died of a heart attack at age 34 in August 2024.