Startups
‘No more WeWork-style growth’: Hmlet CEO Yoan Kamalski on his comeback and lessons learnt
‘Unfinished desires’ fuel his return and the pivot to sustainable growth under Mitsubishi Estate
Beijing’s blunt message to its tech sector
China’s ban on Meta-Manus deal is a warning to keep AI innovations at home
China’s Meta backlash renders Manus model ‘officially dead’
Beijing is piling on the pressure just as startups grapple with escalating geopolitical tensions
Billionaire founder overhauls MiroMind after warning on Manus
AI startup’s approach may now offer a formula for domestic firms hoping to set up global businesses
Indonesia’s eFishery founder faces verdict in fraud case over alleged 70 billion rupiah losses
Prosecutors have sought a 10-year prison term and fine of 1 billion rupiah for Gibran Huzaifah
Xi tests China’s reach by blocking Meta’s already-done acquisition of Singapore-based Manus
The country’s regulators have long wielded power far beyond their counterparts in most other countries
China blocks Meta’s US$2 billion acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus
Beijing has tightened scrutiny of key industry firms in the wake of the deal, which has been largely completed
China to curb US investment in tech companies after Meta deal
The new restrictions risk further isolating the Asian nation’s recovering tech sector from the venture backing that has underpinned it for two decades
Temasek-backed CuspAI in talks to boost value above US$1 billion: sources
The company is focused on areas including semiconductors, sustainable energy, batteries and carbon capture
Catalist-listed Toku makes enterprise AI push as it pursues growth over near-term profit
The company sees strong demand for the technology aligning with its expansion across global markets