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iFLYTEK, Zense Entertainment, and Chulalongkorn University ink deal to accelerate advancement of Thai speech recognition

China-based artificial intelligence (AI) and speech technology provider IFLYTEK has announced a collaboration with Thailand entertainment technology firm Zense Entertainment and academic institution Chulalongkorn University, to accelerate advancement of Thai speech recognition.

Humane partners SoftBank to transform AI experience in Japan

Humane Inc has on Thursday revealed plans for a telco partnership with SoftBank Corp.(SoftBank) for the Humane Ai Pin, the first stand-alone Ai device and proprietary Ai-driven OS, CosmOS. This partnership, as part of a strategic investment opportunity, will see SoftBank become the exclusive telecom provider for Ai Pin in Japan, leveraging SoftBank’s…

Mocaverse strengthens Korean presence with Cube Entertainment, IPX, Daehong Communication (LOTTE Group), Nine Chronicles M, GOMBLE

Mocaverse, the marquee growth network with an interoperable infrastructure layer of account, identity, reputation, and PointFi systems seeded by Animoca Brands, announced Wednesday it entered into various partnership agreements for strategic expansion of Mocaverse Partner Network in the South Korean market to bridge, integrate, and export Korean Web3…

GoTo, TikTok compliance with Indonesia’s trade regulation nears 100%, says GoTo CEO – report

Indonesian minister for small and medium enterprises Teten Masduki said last week TikTok had yet to comply with the regulation.

Malaysia government mulling one-off subsidy to boost EV ownership – report

"This suggestion is being fine-tuned by the Finance Ministry," deputy minister said.

Fintech penetration in Southeast Asia will double by 2027, says UnaFinancial

UnaFinancial said Wednesday that the number of fintech companies per one million people in Southeast Asia may double by 2027, reaching 100. This is supported by the growing super-platform economy, conducive regulatory frameworks and favorable economic conditions.

Tikehau Capital partners UOB-Kay Hian to launch new private credit strategy

Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, has joined forces with Singapore-based brokeragefirm UOB-Kay Hian (UOBKH), to launch a new private credit strategy. Both sponsors will be contributing $50 million each in capital commitments to the strategy, demonstrating strong alignment of interest with investor clients.

Protégé Ventures bets on ZOLO to transform Southeast Asia’s food sector with a pre-seed investment

Protégé Ventures (PV), Singapore-based student venture capital fund, has announced an undisclosed pre-seed investment in ZOLO, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered business to business (B2B) software company founded by two alumni from two Singapore universities.

Telkomsel and Google Cloud collaborate to integrate enterprise-grade Gen AI

Indonesian telecommunication firm Telkomsel has on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate enterprise-grade generative AI (gen AI) into its operations and core product offerings for consumers and businesses.

Singapore’s Fluid raises $5.2M in Series A funding led by by Insignia Ventures Partners

GoFluid.io (Fluid), a Singapore-based fintech enabling flexible business to business (B2B) purchase financing, has raised $5.2 million in an equity round led by Insignia Ventures Partners. With $1.8 million raised in a seed round from Iterative and New Stack Ventures, the company brings its total funding to $7 million.