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For the first time, BEYOND EXPO organizers hosted the SheTech Summit this year to celebrate the dynamism of women in technology. The panel brought together women leaders, showcased groundbreaking tech innovations, and prompted conversations on gender diversity in the tech industry.

The expo attracted over 20,000 participants from more than 70 countries and territories and over 820 exhibitors, representing various industries and sectors. This confluence underscored the event’s stature as a preeminent tech symposium, offering a myriad of innovation displays, industry-leading discussions and networking opportunities.

Stake, a Dubai-based digital platform for real estate investment, has on Monday announced that they have raised $14 million in funding led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP).

Candi solar, a clean energy company specializing in solar power solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients, has on Monday announced the successful funding round, securing $38 million in equity investment.

Anterior, the Australia-based insurtech startup, has on Monday announced the completion of a $20 million Series A funding round. The funding round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from Sequoia Capital, Blue Lion Global, and Neo.

Robin Zeng, founder, chairman, and CEO of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), shared his vision at the opening ceremony of BEYOND EXPO 2024.

This event drew global investment leaders to Macao to delve into key themes reshaping the future of investment amidst today’s complex financial landscape. The summit highlighted the significant influence of investment and innovation on the future, positioning itself as a pivotal platform for groundbreaking discussions and collaborations.

The Sandbox, a user-generated content (UGC) metaverse platform of Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, announced Thursday that it has raised $20 million of convertible promissory notes with a $1 billion valuation cap.

Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has Tuesday announced that it plans to build an advanced computing center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with the NVIDIA Blackwell platform at its core.

Tether, the global digital asset firm, has announced a strategic investment of $18.75 million in XREX Group, a Taiwan-based fully regulated, blockchain-enabled financial institution.