Technology
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030
Startups
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam's AI prowess boosts precision medicine startups
Bevy of 'promising companies,' including Gene Solutions, attract investments
Startups
ASEAN startups pay more for sales jobs to chase cash, study finds
Early-stage companies prioritize nontech roles amid less access to funding
Food & Beverage
U.S. grower of pricey Japanese strawberries holds $134m funding round
Oishii to invest in automated indoor farm; premium berries priced at $11 for six
Startups
AI development opportunities extend beyond Silicon Valley: U.S. VC exec
Lux Capital's stake in Japanese startup Sakana AI underscores global phenomenon
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Aerospace & Defense Industries
U.S. and Japan spearhead new era of private moon landings
Japan's ispace looks to replicate Intuitive Machines' successful lunar landing
Startups
Once India's most valuable startup, Byju's staring at founder exit
Investors vote to oust founder and family from board, alleging mismanagement
Startups
Japan races to back AI startups amid Nvidia processor shortage
Economy ministry joins expensive battle for computing power
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's top P2P platforms meltdown spooks retail lenders
Collapse impacts dozens of players and involves billions of rupiah in financing
DealStreetAsia
Asian family offices ramp up digital asset game
Liquid strategies take center stage among region's rich
Startups
U.S. Techstars CEO eyes Japan as Asia's hub for accelerating startups
Multiyear program is set to kick off in summer as government ramps up support
Automobiles
Mazda seeks startups, software engineers at new Tokyo hub
Automaker scouts personnel for electrification, developing auto software
DealStreetAsia
Investors hit the road as India's startup story moves beyond metros
Funding in third tier cities shows steady increase amid overall slowdown
Business Spotlight
Harvard, Oxford graduates power Vietnam's tech startup scene
Communist country stems brain drain as boomerang engineers fuel hope of new Silicon Valley
DealStreetAsia
India's private equity giants gear up to raise big money
Effort comes amid turbulent times for the sector, including layoffs and losses
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Science
Japanese startup creates pigs engineered for organ donation
PorMedTec plans interspecies kidney transplants on humans from 2025
Market Spotlight
Singapore, Hong Kong SPAC failures highlight thwarted ambitions
Lack of new listings and stalled mergers dim prospects for 'blank-check companies'
Cryptocurrencies
From cats to crypto, Hong Kong's first virtual insurer eyes growth in niches
OneDegree CEO says customer quality is key in managing risks
Startups
Toyota's home ground becomes home for drone and space startups
Aichi prefecture gets in gear amid EV shift, loss of Mitsubishi SpaceJet dream
DealStreetAsia
TikTok deal seen triggering Tokopedia portfolio reassessment
Strategic shifts also on horizon as Indonesian e-commerce giant now double-owned
DealStreetAsia
Cheaper EVs remain a distant dream in India
Despite rush for local cell manufacturing, components are largely imported
Startups
India's 1st unicorn of 2024 sparks hope for thaw to funding winter
AI startup Krutrim attains $1bn valuation in funding round
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DealStreetAsia
Southeast Asian funds seek opportunities after sub-par performance
Private equity and venture capital investors seen as waiting for more 'exit events'
Startups
VCs' funding capacity for Japan startups soars to record $9.7bn
Year-end total of 'dry powder' cash reserves has risen by seven times in decade
Startups
Keisuke Honda's startup fund focuses on nurturing 'decacorns'
Ex-soccer player's fund to start investing domestic companies as early as February