Japan’s innovation problem is execution, and Southeast Asian startups are built for it
Japan has industrial expertise and established corporate networks. Southeast Asia has startups building digital products for fast-changing markets. The opportunity lies in connecting these strengths, ...
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Founders are buying gold, not Lamborghinis, after the exit
A running joke in Singapore’s startup circles holds that a founder’s net worth exists only in two places: the cap table and the LinkedIn bio. For most of Southeast Asia’s entrepreneurs, the joke still...
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Thirty climate tech startups in Southeast Asia that would rather build than pledge
Southeast Asia has a talent for making climate pledges sound like wedding vows: grand, emotional and frequently broken. Net-zero deadlines stretch to 2050 and beyond, yet coal still dominates several ...
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How a 39-store retail chain in Laos moved from Excel to AI agents
Until this summer, the morning numbers at LDC Import-Export Co., Ltd. were built by hand. LDC is a Lao distribution and retail group. It started in Vientiane in 2011, distributing local and imported g...
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Strong iPhone Duo demand reportedly prompts Apple to increase orders by 44%
The iPhone Duo reportedly saw stronger-than-expected pre-orders in several major markets, prompting a significant increase in production orders....
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Samsung teases another foldable for 29 October event
Samsung may have another foldable up its sleeve this year, with a teaser image hinting at a device set to launch this week....
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Ubisoft Singapore lays off 70 staff as studio downsizes
The cuts affect around one-fifth of the studio’s local workforce, with Ubisoft saying its Singapore operation remains an important part of its global production organisation....
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Mercedes-Benz’s new three-row all-electric GLB arrives for families with a need for space
The new electric GLB consists of two models and has a claimed WLTP range of up to 674km....
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Grab deals, freebies and prizes as you upgrade your ride at The Car Expo 2026
From the latest electric vehicles and hybrids to exclusive car deals and cash prizes, The Car Expo 2026 offers plenty of reasons to head down to Singapore EXPO this weekend....
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Export push seeks to breathe new life into Korea's hollowed-out mining towns
Deep in the rugged, forested mountains of Gangwon Province, the hollowed-out shafts of abandoned anthracite mines stand as quiet monuments to Korea’s industrial birth. During their mid-20th-century he...
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Apple updates the Apple TV 4K with A19 chip, new Siri Remote, and higher price tag
Apple’s digital media streaming box gets a more powerful chip, support for Siri AI, and a new remote with some nifty features, and a higher price tag....
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Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is coming to Gran Turismo 7 this October
Xiaomi’s wind-sculpted concept car will arrive alongside the PlayStation-exclusive game’s EV Experience mode....
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Paxton sues OpenAI, Altman for failing to warn Texans about ChatGPT's 'dangers'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Friday, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the potential dangers from its AI models. The lawsuit allege...
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Trump denies speaking to Musk about Starlink but says he will if it’s not fixed
President Trump said he did not speak to Elon Musk about the tech leader's decision to restrict Starlink access for Ukraine but warned he will do so if access is not restored. "I have not spoken to h...
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Riot Games unveils VCT Pacific partnered teams for 2027
MANILA, Philippines – VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific 2027 has unveiled the eight organizations that will each represent a region as a partnered team. The list includes Crazy Raccoon, FULL SENS...
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Too busy for parental controls? Think again
MANILA, Philippines – Whether you’re setting up a new device or configuring an existing one, parental controls are probably much easier to turn on than you think. Parental controls aren’t limited to o...
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Musk midterm spending tops $442M
Tech mogul Elon Musk has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. America PAC, ...
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang brings ‘sovereign AI’ push to Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pitching the concept of “sovereign AI” in Kazakhstan – part of his global crusade urging nations to build domestic computing infrastructure using the firm’s chips – as the e...
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China's humanoids go job hunting amid Korea's bets on physical AI
Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in Korea, moving beyond dance performances and showroom displays to factory trials and other commercial applications as Seoul ...
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Chung Mong-Koo Foundation's pianists sweep international awards
Three young Korean pianists — supported by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation — have earned international recognition this year, winning top prizes at major competitions in Europe and the United ...
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Korean builders face risk of losing $755 mil. in unpaid Iraq refinery project
Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) and three other local builders are at risk of losing more than 1 trillion won ($755 million) tied up in a major Iraqi refinery project, according to documents ...
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Woojin recognized for job creation, improved working conditions
Woojin Industrial Systems, a Korean manufacturer of railway vehicles and electric buses, said Friday it has been selected for this year’s Ministry of Employment and Labor recognition program honoring ...
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Financial industry heavyweights compete to head banking lobby
With the Korea Federation of Banks (KFB) set to appoint its next chairman, several former financial executives and regulators are emerging as potential candidates to take the helm of the country’s lea...
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KEPCO wins UNLEASH award for 2nd straight year
Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) has won the UNLEASH Learning and Development Award for the second consecutive year, becoming the first Korean company to achieve the feat and reaffirming its global ...
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Woori Financial Q3 net falls 16% on one-time factor
Woori Financial Group Inc. on Friday reported a decline in its third-quarter net profit on a one-off factor. Its net profit reached 1.04 trillion won ($784 million) in the July-September period, down ...
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Hana Financial Q3 net up 7.9% on rise in interest, non-interest income
Hana Financial Group Inc. on Friday reported a rise in net profit in the third quarter of the year, driven by a rise in interest and non-interest income. The banking group said it racked up a net prof...
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KSD channels $1.17 mil. funding this year into regional talent, startups in Busan
The Korea Securities Depository (KSD) has directed funding toward social welfare and innovative businesses, contributing an average of around 1.78 billion won ($1.34 million) annually from 2023 to 202...
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Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun heat to Musinsa pop-up in Osaka
Nongshim is bringing the flavors of Korea’s instant noodles to Japan’s fashion-conscious young consumers, joining forces with fashion platform Musinsa for a 17-day pop-up event in Osaka that pairs Kor...
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Beauty of Joseon expands to 1,263 Boots stores across Britain
Beauty of Joseon, Korean beauty brand known for its traditional ingredients and modern skin care, has expanded to 1,263 Boots stores across Britain, marking one of the largest retail footprints for a ...
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Bereaved family members denounce labor inspection results on Coupang
Bereaved family members of industrial accident victims at Coupang on Friday denounced the results of a labor inspection into the online retailer, accusing the labor ministry of giving the company a "f...
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