Asia
BEYOND Expo introduces a bold new brand identity for the AI era
BEYOND Expo has officially introduced its new Visual Identity (VI) system, marking a significant step in its evolution as a global innovation hub. The upgrade also aligns with its 2026 theme, “AI: Digital to Physical,” reflecting the growing convergence between digital technologies and real-world applications.
AI-powered insurance broker Rosella raises $2.6M in funding led by Peak XV Partners, Intact Private Capital
Rosella, an AI-native commercial insurance brokerage, has raised A$3.7 million ($2.56 million) in pre-seed funding led by Southeast Asia-focused Peak XV Partners and Intact Private Capital.
Indonesia, South Korea launch cross-border QR payments to boost trade and tourism
Bank Indonesia and the Bank of Korea have officially launched a cross-border QR-based payment system, enabling Indonesian citizens to make transactions in South Korea using QRIS through domestic apps without the need for currency conversion.
Upbit partners ICEx to establish Indonesia’s digital asset Infrastructure
Upbit, a digital asset exchange operated by Dunamu Inc., announced Friday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesia Crypto Exchange (ICEx), a licensed digital asset bourse in Indonesia, to establish a strategic framework for technical and operational collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of Indonesia's regulated…
Asia’s largest developer gathering goes live: BEYOND Expo announcing the new BEYOND AI Day
BEYOND AI Day will be a one-day immersion where ideas transform into real-world impact. Bringing together developers, founders, researchers, and technology leaders, it offers a rare convergence of insight and collaboration
Last chance for startups to apply complementary kiosks at Southeast Asia Pavilion, BEYOND Expo 2026
High-potential startups from the region now have until Apr 5, 2026, to apply for a chance to showcase their innovations at BEYOND Expo 2026.
Asia remains world’s most wallet led region as A2A payments accelerate – Worldpay
Asia Pacific (APAC) remains the world’s most wallet led region, with digital wallets accounting for 77 percent of online spend ($ 2.7 trillion) and 63 percent of in-person spend ($6.3 trillion) in 2025 – the highest share of any region worldwide, Worldpay (now Global Payments) said Wednesday.
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.
Iran conflict shifts battery upside to BESS and wider electrification – Fitch
China’s battery manufacturers’ technology and cost leadership should keep them as beneficiaries of the global energy transition following the Iran conflict and related supply shocks, said Fitch Ratings.
BDCs, wealth managers most vulnerable to AI-driven credit risk – Fitch
Business development companies (BDCs) and wealth managers are the most vulnerable sectors to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven credit risks within financial institutions, Fitch Ratings said Monday.
