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The Beijing-based developer confirmed the model processed 62 trillion tokens on public developer hubs under the alias Ox Alpha before its formal release.
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The Beijing-based developer confirmed the model processed 62 trillion tokens on public developer hubs under the alias Ox Alpha before its formal release.

The Singapore startup plans to direct fresh capital into its machine-learning tools and cross-border regional expansion.

India and Singapore lead a cohort of 100 fast-growing regional businesses that pulled in nearly $1 billion in fresh capital during 2026.

Ad spend tops 50 per cent of sales for mid-sized operators as direct-to-consumer reach stalls and offline retail demands costly multi-city distribution networks.

Singapore hosts half of the region’s leading electric mobility ventures as funding focuses on commercial fleets, battery swapping, and two-wheelers.

Fresh capital will fund store expansion and roastery infrastructure across Vietnam as competition in the specialty coffee segment intensifies.

The Melbourne startup enters national supermarket shelves across Australia with 20-packs priced at $15.

Chinese AI and robotics startups are accelerating their efforts to go public, showing advanced ‘robot bodies and AI brains’ at recent Beijing expos. The World Robot Conference highlighted practical applications from ice cream serving to complex tasks.

The 2025 version of the ‘Vietnam 100 Best Places to Work’ list has introduced several newcomers, including KienlongBank and Duy Tan Recycling. Global consumer goods corporation Unilever managed to retain its top spot in the large business category in the 12th…

Former Indonesian Education Minister and co-founder of the ride-hailing company Gojek, Nadiem Makarim, has been detained and named a suspect in a corruption case. The case involves allegations of malfeasance concerning laptop procurement. Makarim will be held…

In the midst of a fierce food delivery war, China’s major players—Alibaba Group, Meituan, and JD.com—are locked in a high-stakes competition to capture consumer spending in the world’s largest economy. The stakes have just risen as JD.com recently amplified…

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has launched the latest round of its accelerator program for startups working to tackle some of the market’s most challenging social problems. The Globe Future Makers 2019 program will be open to all Philippine-based…

Following their impressive online achievements in the US, South Korean cosmetic start-ups are seeking to strengthen their physical presence in the world’s largest consumer market. These brands, including Tirtir, D’alba, Torriden and Beauty of Joseon, are…

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, has been recognized as the best location globally for remote work. This ranking comes from a recent study conducted by QR Code Generator, an organization specializing in QR technology solutions. The study assessed…

Ho Chi Minh City is lighting up the entrepreneurial landscape as it secures a spot among the top five leading innovative startup ecosystems in Southeast Asia for the first time. This remarkable achievement highlights the city’s journey into becoming a…

Singapore fintech startup Tyme Group has secured a US$250 million investment, which it calls the “largest fintech raise this year in Southeast Asia,” giving it a valuation of $1.5 billion. The company received the investment from Brazil-headquartered lender…
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