Investment stories - Page 4
LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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robots
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edge computing
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supply chain
LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
Fri, 30th May 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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ai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
Fri, 30th May 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.
Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches
Wed, 21st May 2025
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investment
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entrepreneurship
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job moves
ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.
Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.
AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring
Mon, 12th May 2025
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edutech
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ai
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agentic ai
Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
Fri, 9th May 2025
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firewalls
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siem
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
Primer expands in APAC with Singapore launch, new tools
Thu, 8th May 2025
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fintech
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investment
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tencent
Primer has incorporated in Singapore, boosting its Asia-Pacific presence with a 239% rise in payment volume and new initiatives for startups.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.
Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
Indonesian firms introduce AI platform for faster ESG reporting
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
MVGX and BDO Indonesia launch an AI-driven platform to halve time, cut costs, and boost accuracy in sustainability reporting for Indonesian firms.
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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smart cities
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paas
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iaas
QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.
Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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ai models
Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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fintech
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healthtech
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clean technologies
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.
Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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saas
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edutech
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gaming
Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.
SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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e-learning
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ai
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duolingo
SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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ai
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social networking
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imessage
Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.