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Indian math EdTech firm Bhanzu eyes expansion to Southeast Asia, Middle East

In the interview, Bhanu also elaborates on its plans after raising funds and the firm’s ambition in the longer term. He, however, declined to comment on the company's financials and fundraising plans.

This startup allows you to reunite with deceased loved ones using AI technology

DeepBrain AI, a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and reviving dead parents as AI avatars, aims to become an AI unicorn as it expands into the US and China markets following a fundraise in August.

5 Industries with huge potential for NFT applications

NFTs have the capability to represent any item, right, or record. As is typically the case with historically momentous discoveries, NFTs are a nascent technology causing an unprecedented cultural and financial shift due to its rapidly increasing rate of innovation and acceptance. 

Vietnam’s homegrown carmaker VinFast’s in high gear to win US & European EV markets

VinFast, on the other hand, is taking a different approach. It is building a global EV brand. Besides its manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, Vietnam, VinFast will build a plant in US, and planning another in Europe. It is set to make history as the first car brand from Southeast Asia to build manufacturing plant in the US and Europe.

The rise of Web3: Asia Pacific expected to grow at fastest rate

In line with the rapid growth and interest in Web3, TechNode Global has introduced a category “Web 3 Disruptors” in the third edition of ORIGIN Innovation Awards.

Xpdite Capital Partners scouts opportunities in Southeast Asia with a focus on seed stage startups [Q&A]

In the interview, Lomnitz shared the challenges Xpdite faces when it invests in seed-stage startups and how they manage risks. He also shared his views on the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia and gave several suggestions for the tech ecosystem to improve.

KPMG-HSBC report spots 10 potential unicorns in Malaysia: here’s a closer look

A recent report published by audit and advisory firm KPMG and banking group HSBC has featured 10 potential unicorns in Malaysia that are poised to make a lasting impact on the global business landscape over the next decade. We take a closer look at these companies.

East Ventures remains bullish on Indonesia & Southeast Asia despite headwinds

In the exclusive interview, Cuaca also shared his views on the overall tech ecosystem in Indonesia, startups’ valuation and the firm’s exit strategy.

Women in tech: How these VCs are helping to close gender gap in Southeast Asia

We talked to several venture capital (VC) firms in the region to learn more from their perspectives about gender gap in the tech ecosystem. We sought for their thoughts on gender lens investing and asked for their suggestions on how female tech entrepreneurs can improve further, addressing their challenges in the male-dominated tech startup ecosystem.