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Chinese automaker FAW and Alibaba launch AI lab for auto tech

2025-07-16 10:16:30                techinasia.com

The joint lab in Changchun will focus on AI applications tailored for China FAW Group's operations.

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Pop Mart taps Tencent Cloud to tackle scalper bots

2025-07-16 10:12:30                techinasia.com

In 2024, Pop Mart's WeChat Mini Program generated 1.11 billion yuan (US$ 154.7 million), accounting for 41.3% of online sales.

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Nvidia CEO sees China H20 chip export licenses soon

2025-07-16 10:00:13                techinasia.com

The H20 chip, designed for AI development, was created to comply with US export restrictions.

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ASML beats forecasts with $6.4b in orders as AI fuels chip demand

2025-07-16 09:30:56                techinasia.com

ASML, the sole producer of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, is pivotal for AI chip manufacturing.

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PH call centers fend off AI doomsday

2025-07-16 09:30:11                techinasia.com

Inside the Philippine call center industry’s surprising revelation: AI is too expensive and can’t beat skilled human labor – for now, at least.

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Australian adtech startup Linkby bags $15m series B

2025-07-16 09:20:22                techinasia.com

Linkby now works with 3,800 advertisers and 400 publishers, including brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Beyond Meat, Lululemon.

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Japan’s Nidec builds China-made EV motor to support Toyota

2025-07-16 09:15:40                techinasia.com

The E-axle motor, which consists of 99% Chinese components, is featured in Toyota's bZ3X SUV, launched in March.

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Ex-OpenAI engineer shares real behind-the-scenes

2025-07-16 09:10:28                techinasia.com

While employees have freedom to act without bureaucracy, this often led to duplicated work and inefficiencies.

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Nutraceutical ingredient startup Zeus Hygia nets $2.5m series A

2025-07-16 09:06:35                techinasia.com

Zeus Hygia offers herbal extracts with eight branded ingredients and more in the pipeline.

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Indian AI startup Deep Algorithm nets $1.3m seed round

2025-07-16 09:00:18                techinasia.com

Founded in December 2021 by JP Mishra, Deep Algorithm focuses on fraud prevention in digital financial ecosystems.

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Indian deeptech firm Zuppa raises $1.5m bridge funding

2025-07-16 09:00:13                techinasia.com

Zuppa will use the funds to expand its defense drone tech, which operates without GPS or high-bandwidth internet.

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Series SEA: Who’s investing in the region’s AI startups?

2025-07-16 09:00:00                techinasia.com

We've compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Southeast Asia’s AI startups.

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UK government forms IPO taskforce to attract listings

2025-07-16 08:55:34                techinasia.com

The UK government aims to revitalize London as a financial hub amid a 28-year low in IPOs.

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US market intelligence startup Rwazi raises $12m series A

2025-07-16 08:50:45                techinasia.com

Other participants in the series A round include Santa Barbara Ventures, Newfund, and Alumni Ventures.

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Huawei tops China’s smartphone market for first time in four years

2025-07-16 08:45:49                techinasia.com

The company captured 18% of the market in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing competitors Vivo and Oppo.

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US space startup Auriga bags $6m for electromagnetic rocket track

2025-07-16 08:40:24                techinasia.com

Auriga’s system uses electricity and magnets to launch rockets, cutting fuel use and improving reusability.

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Taiwan to launch AI language database in late 2025

2025-07-16 08:30:46                techinasia.com

The database will use a training corpus based on licensing terms created by MODA to address copyright concerns.

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Social networking service Nextdoor relaunches with news, alerts

2025-07-16 08:20:38                techinasia.com

Local news will be featured prominently through partnerships with 3,500 publications across the US, UK, and Canada.

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Musk’s xAI updates Grok 4 to fix offensive, biased replies

2025-07-16 08:10:53                techinasia.com

xAI explained that Grok's offensive responses stemmed from internet memes and the model's design flaws.

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Anthropic targets finance sector with new Claude AI tools

2025-07-16 08:00:33                techinasia.com

The tools will support investment memos, portfolio analysis, and financial modeling.

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Krafton to extend bonus payout schedule after Subnautica 2 delay

2025-07-16 07:50:39                techinasia.com

This decision follows the delay of the studio’s upcoming survival game, Subnautica 2, which is now scheduled for release in 2025.

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Meta faces fresh EU clash after $232m antitrust fine

2025-07-16 07:30:58                techinasia.com

Over the past year, Meta has faced multiple penalties from EU regulators, totaling nearly €1 billion (US$1.1 billion).

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Air taxi maker Joby doubles production at California hub

2025-07-16 07:20:52                techinasia.com

Joby's upgraded Marina facility will produce up to 24 eVTOL aircraft annually, doubling its capacity.

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Chinese TikTok staff ask company to cover extra US taxes: sources

2025-07-16 07:10:14                techinasia.com

Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the workers seek coverage for taxes that exceed the 45% cap imposed in China.

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[🔥 Selling fast!] Tech in Asia Conference 2025

2025-07-16 07:00:53                techinasia.com

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AI agent platform Manus cuts China jobs, halts mainland service

2025-07-16 07:00:49                techinasia.com

Manus has removed all content from its Chinese social media accounts, signaling a market exit.

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Forget paid ads – SEA brands chase affiliate gold

2025-07-16 07:00:22                techinasia.com

A side hustle that beats a Manila salary? Affiliate marketing is back - and TikTok, Lazada, and Shopee are all in. Find out why this matters to brands and buyers.

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Thailand’s top-funded tech players in the last decade

2025-07-16 07:00:00                techinasia.com

Get to know the local players securing the most funding - the ones that might define the future of tech in the country.

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Ammonia tech firm Amogy nets $23m to expand in Asia

2025-07-16 06:50:52                techinasia.com

Amogy's ammonia-to-power technology is being adopted in Asian markets, particularly in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.

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China’s Unitree sees robot delivery surge on global interest

2025-07-16 06:40:15                techinasia.com

Data from China's National Bureau of Statistics indicates that the country produced 369,316 industrial robots in H1 2025.

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US AI spine surgery firm Carlsmed seeks $107.2m IPO

2025-07-16 06:30:02                techinasia.com

If priced at the upper end, Carlsmed's market valuation could reach around US$424.3 million based on its outstanding shares.

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Israeli drone startup Xtend raises additional $30m series B

2025-07-16 06:20:11                techinasia.com

Xtend’s tactical robotics are used by the US and Israeli militaries, as well as in Europe, Singapore, and the UK.

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Google adds AI summaries to Discover feed in the US

2025-07-16 06:10:10                techinasia.com

Google is also testing new formats in Discover, such as bullet-point summaries and grouped related stories.

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Trump to give AI speech on ensuring US dominance

2025-07-16 06:00:34                techinasia.com

The speech will coincide with the anticipated release of an AI action plan later this month.

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SoftBank’s Son, Sam Altman see AI demand surge, eye more compute

2025-07-16 05:53:31                techinasia.com

The two also talked about robotics, with Altman highlighting the potential for robots to build other robots.

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Amazon to launch 24 internet satellites on SpaceX rocket

2025-07-16 05:50:30                techinasia.com

Amazon plans to deploy over 3,200 satellites into low Earth orbit for its first-generation constellation.

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These are the most active investors in Philippine startups

2025-07-15 11:00:00                techinasia.com

Which investors are writing the most checks to startups in the Philippines?

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European tech founders launch bid to cut reliance on US giants

2025-07-15 10:38:08                techinasia.com

The project begins operations today and aims to provide an alternative to US tech giants with moderation platform.

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CoreWeave to invest $6b in Pennsylvania AI data center

2025-07-15 10:24:52                techinasia.com

The project is expected to create 600 construction jobs and 175 permanent positions.

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UK green mobility insurance firm Laka secures $10.4m series B

2025-07-15 10:20:59                techinasia.com

The new funding will support Laka's operations in nine EU markets and the UK.

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Startup Rainmaker, AI weather firm Atmo team up to boost forecasts

2025-07-15 10:00:16                techinasia.com

Rainmaker will supply data from its radar systems to assess precipitation results.

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German HR tech startup Ordio nets $13m series A

2025-07-15 09:50:30                techinasia.com

Ordio serves over 1,500 businesses and aims to digitize operations in sectors like hospitality and healthcare.

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Robotaxis could make up 6% of China’s taxi market: HSBC

2025-07-15 09:38:21                techinasia.com

HSBC predicts robotaxis could generate an extra US$30 billion annually from logistics and delivery services.

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Soham-proof your hiring

2025-07-15 09:30:41                techinasia.com

How to bolster your remote hiring process in light of the Soham issue, plus fresh data on Asia’s tech layoffs, even in buzzy sectors like AI.

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Indian EV startup Kazam appoints new CFO

2025-07-15 09:22:58                techinasia.com

In his new role, Balasubramanian will manage financial planning and capital allocation for Kazam's various projects.

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Nvidia CEO shares view on AI enhancing cognitive skills

2025-07-15 09:16:00                techinasia.com

The MIT study assessed 54 people writing SAT-style essays with ChatGPT, Google Search, or no tools.

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Indian speech AI startup Navana raises $800k pre-series A

2025-07-15 09:12:26                techinasia.com

With the new funding, Navana.ai aims to expand digital accessibility in India through its voice-first AI technology.

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Indian online wedding platform nets $1m pre-seed

2025-07-15 09:03:41                techinasia.com

The Wedding Company aims to standardize the largely unorganized US$130 billion Indian wedding industry.

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LG unit launches LLM-reasoning hybrid AI model

2025-07-15 09:00:40                techinasia.com

The model consists of two versions: a 32 billion parameter expert model and a 1.2 billion parameter on-device variant.

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20 largest exits in Korea

2025-07-15 09:00:00                techinasia.com

Here's our regularly updated list of the country's biggest startup exits.