Author: Yimie Yong

Asia’s largest developer gathering goes live: BEYOND Expo announcing the new BEYOND AI Day

BEYOND AI Day will be a one-day immersion where ideas transform into real-world impact. Bringing together developers, founders, researchers, and technology leaders, it offers a rare convergence of insight and collaboration

Last chance for startups to apply complementary kiosks at Southeast Asia Pavilion, BEYOND Expo 2026

High-potential startups from the region now have until Apr 5, 2026, to apply for a chance to showcase their innovations at BEYOND Expo 2026.

Agoda opens new APAC tech hub in Bangkok

Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of NASDAQ-listed Booking Holdings and employs more than 7,000 staff globally.

Ant International: Trusted FinAI is a key growth engine for agentic commerce

Behind the scenes, the technology infrastructure landscape is also rapidly shifting. Digital wallets are gaining share across online and offline transactions. Card tokenisation is scaling. Open banking is expanding. Could payment technologies – as the common layer underpinning all commerce – provide a growth catalyst for businesses to evolve and succeed in…

Gobi-backed CompAsia targets $101M-$126M Main Market IPO in 1H 2027 – report

Lim said the funds raised from the IPO would mainly be utilised for working capital, to develop its device ownership plan and to strengthen its omnichannel presence to ensure a seamless experience between online and physical retail in Malaysia.

GXBank to focus on deepening existing capabilities, ensuring unit economics remain as robust as its growth [Q&A]

We talked to Kaushik Chowdhury, ‍Chief Executive Officer of GXBank, to learn more about GXBank’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of the digital banking industry in Malaysia.

NVIDIA launches NemoClaw for OpenClaw community amid “raising lobster” craze in China

NVIDIA's launch of NemoClaw comes as the tech giant seeks to capitalize on—and provide a safety net for—a viral AI phenomenon in China known as "raising lobsters."

BEYOND Expo 2026 opens applications for Fund at First Pitch (FAFP), offering startups a fast track to global investors

Unlike traditional pitch events, FAFP challenges entrepreneurs to communicate the value of their startups within 60 to 180 seconds. During the session, founders take the stage to present their ventures, while investors provide immediate feedback and signal interest on the spot. The format removes lengthy presentations and extended meetings, creating a…

From viral robot performances to real-world AI: Why BEYOND Expo is a must-go event in 2026

As Asia’s largest tech and innovation ecosystem expo, BEYOND Expo positions itself at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and cross-border collaboration. The viral robot performance seen during the Spring Festival Gala is one visible example of the physical dimension of AI. At the same time, rapid progress in software models,…

Malaysia’s unicorn Carsome raises over $30M in a strategic fundraising round

With the support from the HKIC, Carsome will drive initiatives across areas such as supply chain sourcing and technology collaboration, accelerating the application of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive sector, which further empowers Carsome for its regional expansion.