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No ‘OpenClaw strategy’ for Agoda for the moment due to security risks, says CTO
Despite growing enthusiasm around autonomous AI agents such as OpenClaw, Asia-focused online travel platform Agoda has no plans to adopt the technology for now, with its chief technology officer citing security risks and a lack of control over the systems.
Speakers Announcement | Following the footsteps of 120,000 robots: Pudu Robotics’ Felix Zhang to join BEYOND Expo 2026 opening ceremony
BEYOND Expo 2026 officially announces that Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, will attend and speak at the BEYOND Expo 2026 Opening Ceremony in Macao.
Inside Jetour’s dual-power strategy for Southeast Asia & beyond [Q&A]
In a recent interview with TNGlobal, Dai Lihong, President of JETOUR Auto, outlines how the brand’s “dual power” strategy — balancing internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles — is evolving to meet the realities of diverse global markets. From the rollout of its Global Architecture for Intelligent All-road (GAIA) off-road…
Speaker Announcement | NVIDIA Robotics and Edge AI Leader Deepu Talla Named First Opening Ceremony Speaker for BEYOND Expo 2026
BEYOND Expo 2026 has announced the first speaker for its Opening Ceremony, highlighting the people and ideas shaping AI across both digital and real-world applications. Deepu Talla, Vice President of Robotics and Edge AI at NVIDIA, will take the stage on May 27 in Macao as the first confirmed speaker. Additional speakers will be announced in the lead-up to…
Startups in Vietnam could choose to merge into conglomerates, says Web3X founder
The optimal development path for startups in Vietnam at the moment is to join conglomerates, such as via merger & acquisition (M&A) deals, instead of striving for initial public offering (IPO), said Erik Duong, founder of Web3 X, an investment fund and incubator specializing in Web3 and Blockchain startups.
NASDAQ-listed Blaize sees APAC as one of the most compelling markets for AI growth [Q&A]
TNGlobal recently talked to Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Blaize, to understand more about why inference—not training—is the next frontier of AI adoption, how Hybrid AI architectures enable scalable, real-world deployment, how edge and network-embedded AI is reshaping telecom, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure,…
BEYOND Expo 2026 announces its first group of global ambassadors
Carefully selected from across the globe, these industry pioneers and leaders will represent BEYOND Expo in promoting the event to outstanding innovative companies, entrepreneurs, and tech talents worldwide, while connecting high-quality resources.
Lotte Ventures Vietnam: State fund expected to boost private venture capital sector in Vietnam
Vietnam's establishment of state funds for venture capital, such as Hanoi with a VND600-billion ($22.8 million) venture capital fund and Ho Chi Minh City with a VND500-billion, can help boost private venture capital in Vietnam, according to experts.
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.
