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VN80 and the AI talent test

2025-08-31 09:30:57                techinasia.com

Our list of Asian contributors to the world’s top AI models includes Vietnamese talent. What would it take to get them back to Vietnam?

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Indonesia protests: A Grab motorcycle driver killed in Makassar

2025-08-30 16:33:03                techinasia.com

The 25-year-old driver was attacked by a crowd who suspected him of being an undercover agent.

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Indonesia protests: TikTok suspends its Live feature nationwide

2025-08-30 15:08:46                techinasia.com

Some users in Indonesia reported losing access to TikTok Live on the evening of August 30, 2025.

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Biotech firms deal a one-two punch

2025-08-30 09:30:18                techinasia.com

Inxmed, Vaxxas, TransBnk, and more raised funds this week.

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US restricts SK Hynix, Samsung chip production in China

2025-08-30 07:40:47                techinasia.com

The change will take effect in 120 days and is expected to reduce sales for US equipment makers KLA Corp, Lam Research, and Applied Materials.

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AI billionaire Lucy Guo’s platform grows in crowded social media

2025-08-30 07:30:09                techinasia.com

Launched in December 2022, Passes has raised US$50 million and focuses on creators popular on TikTok and Instagram.

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France, Germany reject Trump’s threat to EU tech rules

2025-08-30 07:20:42                techinasia.com

French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU would retaliate if the US acted against its regulations.

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SK Group, AWS break ground on South Korea’s AI data center

2025-08-30 07:10:38                techinasia.com

The facility is planned to open with 40 megawatts of capacity by 2027, expanding to 100 megawatts within two years.

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20 largest exits in Singapore

2025-08-30 07:00:00                techinasia.com

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

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Korean fashion platform, Anta form JV to enter China fashion market

2025-08-30 06:50:41                techinasia.com

The Korean company will hold a 60% stake, while Chinese sportswear firm Anta Sports will own 40%.

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BYD profit rises as global EV sales boost growth

2025-08-30 06:20:56                techinasia.com

The company’s sales are still below half of its 5.5 million unit target, as plug-in hybrid sales dropped in Q2 while battery EV sales grew.

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YC-backed cross-border neobank Munify nets $3m seed funding

2025-08-30 06:10:17                techinasia.com

The startup plans to expand its banking and remittance services to other Middle Eastern markets.

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TSMC to offer trade secrets system in US, Europe

2025-08-30 06:00:43                techinasia.com

The system, already used by 20 firms in Taiwan, integrates with HR and IT platforms and applies AI analytics to monitor projects.

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Chinese developer plans to raise funds via tokenized debt in HK

2025-08-30 05:47:00                techinasia.com

Seazen will set up a digital asset management unit and launch NFT products linked to its Wuyue Plaza malls.

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Brazil to launch data center tax perks in September

2025-08-30 05:32:20                techinasia.com

The initiative, called "Redata," will exempt federal taxes for projects that meet requirements such as using 100% renewable energy.

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Billionaire Ambani taps Google, Meta for India’s AI infrastructure

2025-08-30 05:30:36                techinasia.com

Reliance Industries is a major Indian conglomerate with interests in energy, telecom, and digital services.

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White House reportedly pushed xAI’s Grok approval for gov’t use

2025-08-30 05:20:18                techinasia.com

XAI was not initially included in the GSA's August 2025 approvals, which listed OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.

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Estonian AI voice startup Vocal Image raises $3.6m seed round

2025-08-30 05:10:32                techinasia.com

The company has 4 million downloads, 160,000 active users, and 50,000 paying subscribers, generating US$12 million in annual recurring revenue.

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Huawei profit down 32%, rebounds in H1 2025

2025-08-30 05:00:03                techinasia.com

Huawei became China’s top smartphone vendor last quarter with 12.5 million shipments, its first lead in over four years.

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Musk’s xAI sues ex-engineer for taking AI secrets to OpenAI

2025-08-30 04:50:13                techinasia.com

Although OpenAI is not a defendant, the case reflects growing competition between xAI and OpenAI for talent and technology.

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Ant Group Q1 profit drops 60% to $657m

2025-08-30 04:40:40                techinasia.com

Alibaba, which owns 33% of Ant, said the decline was driven by higher spending on new initiatives and technologies.

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Tencent gaming partner PlaysOut eyes funds at $150m valuation

2025-08-30 04:31:29                techinasia.com

In March 2025, PlaysOut raised US$7 million in seed funding from investors including OKX Ventures, KBW Ventures, and Kenetic Capital.

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Marvell sinks on weak data center outlook, AI chip concerns

2025-08-30 04:20:30                techinasia.com

The US-based company supplies networking and custom chips to clients such as Amazon and Microsoft.

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Alibaba develops new chip for AI inferencing

2025-08-30 04:14:54                techinasia.com

The new chip will not be sold, but customers can rent computing power from Alibaba.

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US chip design firm Ambarella’s shares surge 16% on strong earnings

2025-08-30 04:10:58                techinasia.com

For fiscal Q3, the company expects revenue of US$100 million to US$108 million, above analyst estimates.

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China warns of ‘disorderly competition’ in AI sector

2025-08-30 03:42:10                techinasia.com

Officials fear a repeat of the overcapacity issues seen in the electric vehicle sector, which has fueled deflationary pressures.

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Who’s investing in India’s education startups?

2025-08-30 02:00:00                techinasia.com

We've compiled a list of investors pouring money into India’s education startups.

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These are Asia’s most active investors in AI

2025-08-30 00:00:00                techinasia.com

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

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Chagee reports $465m Q2 revenue, but net income drops 88%

2025-08-29 15:40:34                techinasia.com

Chagee operates over 7,000 teahouses, marking a 40.9% increase year-on-year as of June 30, 2025.

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Alibaba Q2 revenue hits $34.6b, EBITA drops 14%

2025-08-29 12:10:02                techinasia.com

Alibaba's net income also surged 76% year-on-year, attributed to gains from equity investments and business sales.

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Alibaba’s financial health in 12 charts

2025-08-29 11:17:09                techinasia.com

Alibaba is China's largest ecommerce company, but it has lost some of its edge to nimbler rivals.

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US fintech firm Portal raises $92m to expand bitcoin ecosystem

2025-08-29 10:00:31                techinasia.com

Portal plans to use the new capital to support mainnet launch preparations and bolster its developer and liquidity provider ecosystem.

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Tough climb for niche marketplaces in SEA

2025-08-29 09:30:04                techinasia.com

Shopee’s rising seller frustration opens doors for niche players. Also: hard lessons from Ula’s ex-CEO on the startup’s final days.

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Tencent-backed AI drug firm XtalPi’s revenue surges 615% to $61m

2025-08-29 08:20:32                techinasia.com

XtalPi's intelligent robotics segment saw a 96% revenue increase, reaching US$11.5 million.

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Indian investment firm Groww gets approval for $1b IPO

2025-08-29 08:10:29                techinasia.com

The IPO is estimated to raise between US$800 million and US$1 billion, marking a significant milestone.

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China’s open-source AI use soars as training costs drop

2025-08-29 08:00:30                techinasia.com

AI adoption rates in China's government sector reach an impressive 95%, leading other industries.

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China eyes 300,000 driverless taxis in big cities by 2030: report

2025-08-29 07:50:52                techinasia.com

Paul Gong, head of China automotive research at UBS, said autonomous vehicles may boost productivity as technology develops and labor costs rise.

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Bain’s data center said to attract Chinese bidders for $4.2b

2025-08-29 07:40:49                techinasia.com

The potential sale could value Chindata’s China operations at US$4.2 billion, though discussions are ongoing and no final decision has been made.

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Volkswagen, AWS extend partnership to save costs with AI

2025-08-29 07:30:05                techinasia.com

The carmaker said the digital production platform, created with Amazon's cloud unit, is now in use at 43 sites across Europe and America.

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Tencent eyes strong cloud growth as Chinese AI demand rises

2025-08-29 07:20:53                techinasia.com

Dowson Tong said Tencent’s overseas cloud unit has posted the fastest growth among its divisions, with high double-digit increases in recent years.

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RTP Global leads $7m series A in Indian used bike marketplace

2025-08-29 07:10:31                techinasia.com

Vutto previously raised US$1 million in seed funding from Blume Ventures and angel investors.

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US BNPL firm Affirm shares surge 15% on strong Q4 results

2025-08-29 07:01:33                techinasia.com

Affirm's gross merchandise volume surged 43% to US$10.4 billion, reflecting strong consumer demand.

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CATL shares hit highest since Aug 2022 on supplier expansion plan

2025-08-29 07:00:25                techinasia.com

CATL held a 37.9% share of the global battery market in H1 2025, ahead of BYD at 17.8%, according to SNE Research.

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Charting Asia’s M&As: When do startups usually make an exit?

2025-08-29 07:00:00                techinasia.com

Tech in Asia’s data analyzes M&A deals in Asia - which stage most startups exited, how much was raised, and more.

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Marvell Technology shares drop 12% on weak Q3 revenue forecast

2025-08-29 06:54:17                techinasia.com

Marvell's stock has dropped 30% in 2025 amid concerns about its data center market position.

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Binance founder: Hong Kong can be crypto hub if rules move fast

2025-08-29 06:50:22                techinasia.com

Binance has not applied for a license in Hong Kong. Authorities plan to announce new digital asset regulations by year-end.

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AnyMind acquires Japanese beauty creator studio Nadesiko

2025-08-29 06:45:22                techinasia.com

Nadesiko's flagship TikTok account, Motecosme-chan Beauty, has over 189,000 followers as of August 2025.

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China’s Cambricon warns investors after shares double in a month

2025-08-29 06:40:49                techinasia.com

Cambricon shares have surged 134% since July 28, far exceeding the CSI 300 Index’s 7.9% rise.

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CrowdStrike to acquire Spanish telemetry startup Onum

2025-08-29 06:30:44                techinasia.com

CrowdStrike said Onum’s technology will allow for real-time data streaming and in-pipeline analysis.

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Investors more optimistic about BYD ahead of earnings

2025-08-29 06:20:29                techinasia.com

BYD delivered 2.1 million vehicles in the first half of 2025 and aims to sell 5.5 million cars for the year.