Qoo10 payment glitch sparks $400M rescue plan for South Korean small businesses
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea is stepping in with a whopping $400 million to rescue small businesses left reeling from a colossal [more…]
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SMC expands globally with Green AI technology
In a world where tech meets green innovation, Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC), the Singapore-based AI cloud provider, is gearing up for a global adventure. Riding [more…]
DeepL expands into Asia with traditional Chinese translation
DeepL, the German AI translation startup valued at a whopping $2 billion, has unveiled traditional Chinese as its newest language option. This strategic move is [more…]
Japan challenges Apple and Google’s app store dominance
In an audacious move to shake up the tech world, Japan is setting the stage to dismantle the iron grip Apple and Google have on [more…]
SoftBank gears up for strong moves in A.I. and semiconductors after profit surge
SoftBank Group is charting a bold new course, buoyed by a second consecutive profitable quarter and a soaring asset value, including a significant boost from [more…]
PLDT in talks to sell stake in data centre business to Japan’s NTT, valuation at $750 million
In a move set to reshape its data centre landscape, the Philippines’ leading telecommunications giant, PLDT, is in advanced discussions to sell up to 49% [more…]
British startup Wayve hits the accelerator with $1.05 billion funding boost
In a move set to redefine the landscape of self-driving cars, British startup Wayve announced a staggering $1.05 billion investment round, spearheaded by SoftBank, Japan’s [more…]
Microsoft commits $1.7 billion to expand A.I. infrastructure in Indonesia, plans data centers and training for 2.5 million
Microsoft is making moves in Indonesia that could change the game for cloud services and artificial intelligence. The tech giant announced a whopping $1.7 billion [more…]
Japan’s Rapidus Corp. receives $3.9 billion boost to semiconductor ambitions
In a move to enhance its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, Japan has allocated a staggering ¥590 billion ($3.9 billion) in subsidies to chip venture Rapidus Corp. [more…]
Ant Group’s Alipay+ set for major global expansion
Ant Group, the Chinese financial technology giant, is gearing up for a substantial expansion of its cross-border mobile payment service Alipay+. The company’s international arm, [more…]