AI
Canadia Impact Fund invests in Cambodian AI startup Newwave
Canadia Impact Fund has invested in Cambodian AI and software startup Newwave’s seed round, its second disclosed startup deal since launching in 2025.
AI recorder maker Plaud opens Singapore as APAC hub, doubles investment to $16M
Plaud, a maker of AI-powered voice-recording devices, has opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore and pledged to invest at least S$20 million (US$16 million), doubling a commitment it made earlier this year.
Rubrik adds Claude-based code red-teaming and MCP access for AI agents
Rubrik introduced Code Guardian for Claude-based code red-teaming and Rubrik MCP for controlled AI-agent access to security workflows. Both are currently in private preview.
Sumsub adds biometric workforce verification to account recovery and access workflows
Sumsub has launched Workforce Verification, adding document, biometric and background checks to employee access and account-recovery workflows.
AnyMind updates AnyLive with more lifelike AI avatars and cross-stream analytics
AnyMind Group updated AnyLive with more lifelike AI avatars, video-based avatar generation and analytics spanning human-led and AI-fronted live commerce.
Salesforce unveils AIforce to bring CRM workflows into Claude, Slack and other AI interfaces
Salesforce has unveiled AIforce, a live interface layer that exposes governed CRM data and workflows through Claude, Slack and Agentforce interfaces.
Plaud doubles Singapore investment to S$20M as it opens APAC headquarters
AI note-taking company Plaud has opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore and doubled its planned local investment to at least S$20 million.
HKTDC to host Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) & electronicAsia in Hong Kong from Oct 13-16
HKTDC will host the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia from October 13 to 16, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Meta One subscription bundles add AI tools and Singapore pricing
Meta introduced Meta One subscription bundles with Singapore prices for individuals, creators and businesses. Availability still depends on the account and app.
China emphasizes equally on AI development-security, backs UN-led governance: Foreign Ministry
China puts equal emphasis on development and security in artificial intelligence (AI) and has released an updated AI safety governance framework, its foreign ministry said.
