Latest news and trends about tech

Digital transformation will be the next theme of our new era [BEYOND Virtual Opening]

In the following weeks, BEYOND Virtual will offer 18 panels, featuring 40 distinguished speakers from around the world. The virtual panels will provide deep-dive discussions on trending and critical topics in the tech sector.

Global Investment Hotspots: The Next Blue Ocean [BEYOND Virtual Opening Panel]

In this panel titled Global Investment Hotspots: The Next Blue Ocean, we learn from esteemed venture capitalists as they share their insights and discuss the trends in capital flow, particularly industries and countries that are emerging as investment hotspots.

Korea EdTech startup Mathpresso secures strategic investment from Google

Mathpresso has received an undisclosed amount of funding from Google. The funding will help the startup to accelerate its global market expansion as well as its technological advancement.

Vietnam’s Society Pass announces $26M pricing for Nasdaq IPO

Society Pass Incorporated has announced the pricing of its $26 million Nasdaq initial public offering (IPO), offering 2.89 million shares of common stock at a price of $9 per share. The shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and will trade under the ticker symbol "SOPA" beginning November 9.

Dr. William Haseltine: Next 20 years an era of enormous innovation [BEYOND Virtual]

One of the things that at this point in my career I’m interested in is making sure that there are future generations that are dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Terry Gou on Macau’s key role in connecting businesses amid the pandemic [BEYOND Virtual]

Technological innovations that drive world progress could also contribute to the sustainable development of the global economy, society, and environment. We are on the cusp of transformation. Innovation will bring huge opportunities to various industries.

UN’s Siddharth Chatterjee on importance of sustainability in business [BEYOND Virtual]

The SDGs are not simply a lofty ideal or the right thing to do, but a formidable instrument for companies, including state-owned and small and medium-sized enterprises looking to unlock new markers and the longevity of their operations.

JD.com-backed Tiki raises $258M in Series E funding round led by insurer AIA

The new funding brings the company’s valuation to close to $1 billion.

Ping An’s Jessica Tan on new business opportunities in digitalization [BEYOND Virtual]

Digitalization is no longer just about e-commerce and buying of normal goods. Everything can be digitized, even professional services, such as the heavily-regulated services like healthcare. This is a new trend that anything can be made online and offline together.

Raymond Teh shares NVIDIA’s insights on AI, metaverse, and startups [BEYOND Virtual]

A substantial digital revolution is taking place all over the world. Innovation, agility, and market development are all accelerated by technological advancements. The digital transition will continue. Technology is evolving faster than ever.