Asia

Samsung expected to post 18-fold jump in profit driven by surging AI demand for memory chips, signaling strong market momentum in AI-accelerated semiconductor demand.

curated · 2026-07-05 · context →

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix plan 800 trillion won ($522.8 billion) investment in Korea's southwestern semiconductor belt; experts warn this may trigger US trade pressure and tariff threats targeting US manufacturing expansion

curated · 2026-07-05 · context →

Samsung Electronics chairman met with South Korean president to discuss large-scale regional semiconductor cluster investment in the Honam region (southwestern Korea), driven by resource constraints in the greater Seoul area.

curated · 2026-06-25 · context →

Samsung Electronics is planning a $1.5B semiconductor testing plant in Vietnam, expected to be operational by November 2027. This represents a significant capital investment and supply chain expansion into Southeast Asia.

curated · 2026-05-27 · context →

Huawei will debut its Atlas 950 SuperPoD next-generation computing cluster at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, July 17-20, 2026. This is the first physical display of the system.

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

He Tingbo, head of Huawei's semiconductor business (the 'chip queen'), has stepped back into public prominence after seven years working in shadows since 2019 US sanctions. Her re-emergence signals strategic shift in semiconductor strategy and likely elevation within company hierarchy.

curated · 2026-06-13 · context →

Huawei's Ascend 910C AI chips power China's first 10,000-card intelligent computing cluster in Shenzhen, demonstrating advanced domestic chip capabilities

curated · 2026-03-31 · context →

MUFG appointed a new CEO who has rekindles ambition to position the bank among world's top five institutions

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

MUFG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanoi Department of Finance to support Hanoi's 100-year master plan, covering investment promotion, cross-border business flows, and sustainable finance initiatives

curated · 2026-07-03 · context →

Japan's MUFG bank partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI for customer shopping and saving services

curated · 2026-05-07 · context →

Pocket FM appointed Abhilash Padival, ex-Bank of America director (India investment banking), as CFO, succeeding Anurag Sharma who resigned in May 2026. Padival will oversee global finance, capital allocation, investor relations, compliance, and corporate governance as the company expands internationally and invests in AI-powered storytelling.

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

Pocket FM is shutting down its microdrama vertical (Pocket TV) to refocus on core audio drama content and international market expansion. This strategic pivot prioritizes profitability and precedes a planned public listing, reversing course from short-video format despite its popularity in India.

curated · 2026-06-25 · context →

Audio entertainment startup Pocket FM is in discussions to reverse its holding structure back to India, signalling preparation for a domestic IPO listing following competitor Kuku Technologies' formal IPO steps.

curated · 2026-06-17 · context →

BYD's flagship electric sedan Seal 08 achieved 65,000 locked-in orders within 30 hours of launch, priced under $30,000 in China

curated · 2026-07-06 · context →

BYD unveiled the Sealion 6 DM-i, its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for the Korean market, positioning it as a bridge between full EVs and conventional hybrids.

curated · 2026-06-28 · context →

BYD launched its flagship Great Tang luxury electric SUV with 150,000 preorders, the highest preorder volume for any single BYD vehicle. The SUV offers 600-mile range and 5-minute fast charging.

curated · 2026-06-17 · context →

MAS released SAFR (Safeguards for Agentic Finance at Runtime) white paper in collaboration with major financial institutions and FinTechs to establish industry-wide governance framework for autonomous AI agents in financial services. Framework includes policy-bound execution, real-time validation, auditability, and interoperability controls.

curated · 2026-07-06 · context →

MAS launched SAFR (Safeguards for Agentic Finance at Runtime), an industry-backed governance framework for autonomous AI agents operating in financial systems. The framework includes identity verification, controls repositories, disposition engines, and audit logs to govern AI agent actions before execution.

curated · 2026-07-03 · context →

Singapore's MAS revises Single Family Office framework effective June 15, 2026, streamlining SFO establishment with class exemption from licensing, likely to attract significant family office migration to Singapore

curated · 2026-06-16 · context →

ST Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore's Ministry of Social and Family Development to co-develop and test AI and digital solutions for social care sector.

curated · 2026-07-03 · context →

Singapore's ST Engineering formalized Teaming Agreement with German shipbuilder Fassmer on June 3, 2025 for joint development of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). Partnership leverages ST's autonomy systems, sensors, and integration capabilities.

curated · 2026-06-18 · context →

ST Engineering has appointed its group COO and commercial aerospace president to the newly filled position of group deputy CEO. The role had been vacant for 9 years, and the appointment reflects the company's expansion strategy.

curated · 2026-05-28 · context →

Flipkart appointed Vinay Vaidya as Senior Vice President to lead AI-driven technology innovations. Vaidya brings 18 years at Amazon and prior CTO experience at Tata Digital.

curated · 2026-07-02 · context →

Flipkart has crossed 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers in India as it scales quick-commerce operations, signaling aggressive market consolidation and logistics infrastructure build-out

curated · 2026-06-24 · context →

Flipkart has deferred IPO to 2028 and paused $2-2.5B fundraising to focus on EBITDA profitability in FY27. Company implemented reverse flip from Singapore to India, laid off ~500 employees, and divested stakes in Flying Machine and Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands.

curated · 2026-05-15 · context →

Grab completed US$425 million acquisition of Stash Financial (US-based fintech). Plans to introduce Stash's AI Money Coach and investing solutions across Southeast Asia.

curated · 2026-07-02 · context →

Grab partnered with Enterprise Singapore to launch 'Full House Mission' - a major initiative supporting F&B merchants with marketing campaigns, training programs, and operational support. Multi-year commitment including GrabAcademy workshops, neighborhood outreach, and sponsored onboarding for up to 70 new merchants through December 2026.

curated · 2026-06-10 · context →

Grab acquiring Delivery Hero's Foodpanda business in Taiwan for $600 million, expanding beyond Southeast Asia

curated · 2026-03-23 · context →

Tencent's WeChat launched limited testing of AI assistant 'Xiaowei' using MCP (Model Context Protocol) approach to integrate mini-program ecosystem. Thirteen launch partners (JD.com, Meituan, Ctrip, KFC, Dewu) joined pilot program. Strategy avoids GUI-based interception conflicts by using API wrapping with developer consent controls.

curated · 2026-07-01 · context →

Tencent Health launched AI full-stack solution on June 5 providing six AI capabilities for hospitals: smart triage, intelligent Q&A, and clinical decision support, leveraging WeChat's 1.4 billion MAU and 900 million medical insurance users.

curated · 2026-06-23 · context →

Tencent Cloud launched WorkBuddy, a productivity-focused AI agent for global users after initial China rollout. The product integrates with major tools (Slack, Telegram, Discord, GitHub, Jira, Google Drive, Gmail, Notion) and includes 100+ built-in expert roles

curated · 2026-05-29 · context →

Reliance Retail participating in Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 to establish direct supplier partnerships for Indian market, targeting agricultural, processed food, seafood, textiles, and consumer goods categories aligned with Vietnam's manufacturing strengths.

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

Reliance Retail's Tira division onboarded exclusive Korean beauty brands (TIRTIR, Mixsoon, Skin1004) and hosted Korean beauty festivals to capitalize on the Korean wave trend.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

upGrad completed CCI-approved acquisition of Unacademy for ₹2,055 Cr (~$218M), an all-stock deal valued 90% below Unacademy's peak. This is part of upGrad's consolidation strategy; the company has acquired 6+ companies since 2022 and recently turned profitable (₹38 Cr PAT in FY26 YTD). Unacademy acquisition will add ~₹500 Cr to consolidated revenue and expand upGrad into K12 and exam prep segments.

curated · 2026-07-07 · context →

upGrad filed for CCI approval to acquire Unacademy, major edtech consolidation in India

curated · 2026-05-08 · context →