IPO
Shares in SoftBank-backed Swiggy jump 10.5% in Indian debut
Investors see growth potential but others question profitability prospects
Startups
Chicago Cubs draft Japanese firm to reduce baseball injuries
Next Base to analyze pitchers' motion data and give tips to minimize elbow surgeries
Economy
Southeast Asia's digital companies boost profitability after pandemic: report
E-commerce and other service operators' EBITDA to reach $11bn for 2024
Trading Asia
Malaysia expects its 'remarkable' IPO boom to continue in 2025
CEO of local exchange eyes 50 listings, 20-year high on robust economy
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's GoTo says its fintech division is driving growth
Tech group's Q3 loss narrows as lending business expands
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Global Management Dialogue 2024
Nvidia-backed Sakana AI targets first product launch in 2025
Japan-based company will initially focus on domestic market, CEO says
Startups
SoftBank to open startup campus in Nagoya, Japan's industrial hub
Station Ai calls on foreign players to join 700 companies on Toyota's home turf
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Tech Asia
Investors are betting on 'India story' with quick delivery apps: Zepto CEO
Startups aim for rapid growth but face accusations of undercutting traditional retailers
Startups
Vingroup jumps into startup investing with $150m Vietnam fund
Owner of EV maker VinFast adds venture arm amid national $35bn goal
ASEAN Money
Singapore's quiet rise in the global 'deep tech' race
U.S.-China rivalry spurs investment in Asia's top startup ecosystem
Startups
Japan microlending startup taps mutual funds in sign of funding shift
Near-unicorn Gojo's fundraising shows alternative to IPOs for long-term capital
Energy
U.S. fracking tech set to unlock next-gen geothermal power
Mitsubishi Heavy invests in Houston startup applying method to renewal energy
DealStreetAsia
Funding for Southeast Asian startups fell below $1bn in Q3
Figures highlight prolonged slowdown amid challenging global conditions
Electric vehicles
U.S. startup backed by Kyocera, VW seeks to cut EV battery fire risk
MIT spinout 24M Technologies aims to bring new separator to market in 2026
#techAsia
Self-powered suppliers and China's startup slowdown
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Tech Asia
China's 'entrepreneurship for everyone' era ends as state sets agenda
Beijing backs strategic tech like drones and chips, while general venture funds dry up
Electric vehicles
Indian e-scooter maker Ola shares slide after flood of complaints
Industry ministry orders audit, turning up heat on SoftBank-backed company
Equities
Tokyo Stock Exchange seeks Asian unicorns to revive foreign listings
14 overseas companies picked to receive advisory support for Japan IPOs
Opinion
Vietnam's tech ecosystem is thriving, but challenges persist
A look at the ASEAN nation's progress toward birthing 10 unicorns by 2030
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Startups
Singapore's Vertex invests in Japanese real estate data provider
Funding deal highlights strong interest in Asia's most active property market
Artificial intelligence
AI to turn 'Dragon Ball,' 'Gundam' voices into English, Chinese
Japan anime voice talent agency envisions use in car navigation
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's government emerges as incubator for space industry
Ministries expand budget, buy more from locally grown startups
Finance
Singapore's Sea accelerates digital bank push in Thai license bid
Tech group also entering Malaysia following Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines
Retail
Shopee, Tokopedia hike e-commerce fees to chase profitability
TikTok and Lazada also require Southeast Asian sellers to pay higher commissions
Startups
Japan's SBI kicks off $40m North America startup fund
Targets will cover fields like biotechnology, drug discovery and AI