AI

Malaysia’s drone tech hub ambition: Opportunities & Challenges [Part 1]

In this first part, we briefly look into the opportunities awaiting Malaysia drone tech startups.

Leveraging AI to create safer, ESG-compliant construction sites [Q&A]

viAct, an AI construction tech (contech) startup based out of Hong Kong, automates construction monitoring using a combination of computer vision, edge devices and a mobile app.

Singapore consumer internet firm Glance gets $200M from Reliance Industries’ Jio Platforms

Glance has agreed to raise $200 million from Reliance Industries Limited's subsidiary Jio Platforms Limited (Jio) in its Series D round of funding. The proposed investment by Jio is aimed at accelerating Glance’s launch in several key international markets outside of Asia such as the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Russia.The company is aiming to create…

How IdeaConcert utilizes the power of AI to accelerate creators’ ‘joyful imagination’ in building engaging video content [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

"It won't be long from now how people view or enjoy image content like webtoons/comics will change. this is in line with the continued development of technology and 5G in various countries. By collaborating with Ideaconcert, companies that have been or will become our partners have secured a place in this market competition."

Pinmicro’s Tiby Kuruvilla on the convergence of AI, IoT, RTLS, and how digital twins will optimize work in the future [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

As the world is entering a new normal era after the pandemic business models and execution totally changed. Digitalization will be an essential part of daily operations. AI-optimized manufacturing will start to help production. The world experienced a sharp increase in delivery service during the pandemic, which created a huge demand for low latency high…

VinFuture Sci-Tech Week: How artificial intelligence is the key to unlock the future of humanity

As part of VinFuture Sci-Tech Week, the VinFuture seminar featured discussions that envisioned the future of AI with Vietnam’s potential contributions to AI research and development.

OnPoint’s Tran Vu Quang on how innovations are optimizing e-commerce operations and driving new opportunities for growth [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

AI technology will also help merchants optimize their operations--reducing wastage in supply chain and increasing resilience. For example, we are able to achieve a highly accurate demand forecasting, and be able to optimise time, quantity and location to place the inventory.

For LionsBot, human-centered AI ensures that tech can make the most impact where it matters [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

Innovation should always focus on improving the welfare of communities and seek to resolve the challenges they face in their day-to-day life. New technology should have the goal of improving a society’s quality of life.

Malaysian drone firm Aerodyne makes strategic investment in AI & data analytics firm Synapse Innovation

Aerodyne Group has signed an agreement to acquire a principal stake in Malaysia-based artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics company Synapse Innovation Sdn Bhd. This investment is engineered to supercharge Aerodyne Group’s prowess in AI and data analytics, as well as strengthening Aerodyne Group’s technology support for its international…

X0PA AI raises $4.2M in Series A funding to scale AI-powered objective B2B hiring and selections solution

X0PA AI announced $4.2 million in Series A funding led by ICCP SBI Venture Partners (ISVP).SEEDS Capital, AI8 Ventures, XCEL NEXT VENTURES, and SASV Investments also participated in the round. X0PA AI plans to use the capital for global expansion beginning with Asian, United States (US), Latin American, and European markets.