PM Equity Partner, the investing arm of Marlboro maker Philip Morris, is seeking to invest in inhalation technology for potential applications in the medical field.
The programme is just one part of a broad and ongoing effort in Singapore to foster innovation in a country whose only resource is its people
The programme is just one part of a broad and ongoing effort in Singapore to foster innovation in a country whose only resource is its people
Alipay operator Ant Financial Services, TikTok owner ByteDance and ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing topped the rankings of the inaugural Hurun Global Unicorn List, with a combined valuation of US$280 billion.
Alipay operator Ant Financial Services, TikTok owner ByteDance and ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing topped the rankings of the inaugural Hurun Global Unicorn List, with a combined valuation of US$280 billion.
Women in mainland China and Hong Kong have invested more of their own money than their counterparts globally to start a new business, with women investing US$142,841 globally on average
Women in mainland China and Hong Kong have invested more of their own money than their counterparts globally to start a new business, with women investing US$142,841 globally on average
While driverless cars have made great progress in avoiding accidents by using sensors and cameras they are still a long way from accurately anticipating unpredictable humans
While driverless cars have made great progress in avoiding accidents by using sensors and cameras they are still a long way from accurately anticipating unpredictable humans
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As much as 20 per cent of the US$1.9 billion fund raised by the venture capital firm last year will be allocated to India as well as Southeast Asia.
Less than 25 of the 239 venture capital-backed companies globally have a woman founder, but that could change as several skincare and beauty products companies founded by women become unicorns in the near future.
Less than 25 of the 239 venture capital-backed companies globally have a woman founder, but that could change as several skincare and beauty products companies founded by women become unicorns in the near future.
Start-up is producing exoskeletons designed to give logistics workers extra strength to lift heavy objects, but the bigger potential market may be for physical rehabilitation.
Start-up is producing exoskeletons designed to give logistics workers extra strength to lift heavy objects, but the bigger potential market may be for physical rehabilitation.
China is determined to use the industrial internet to upgrade its industries at a time when its biggest competitive advantage – a huge consumer base – is eroding.
China is determined to use the industrial internet to upgrade its industries at a time when its biggest competitive advantage – a huge consumer base – is eroding.
GalaxySpace said it will use the fresh funds to commercialise its technologies, while also focusing on research and development of broadband satellites.
GalaxySpace said it will use the fresh funds to commercialise its technologies, while also focusing on research and development of broadband satellites.
Hong Kong-based AngelHuband WHub raise US$3 million in funding from TNG Fintech Group and Kharis Capital.
Hong Kong-based AngelHuband WHub raise US$3 million in funding from TNG Fintech Group and Kharis Capital.
China’s competitive exam-based school system is creating huge demand for tutoring and start-ups like Hexiaoxiang and Huowa are among those sprouting up to cater to this need.
China’s competitive exam-based school system is creating huge demand for tutoring and start-ups like Hexiaoxiang and Huowa are among those sprouting up to cater to this need.
Chinese venture capital investment in the US plummets amid more stringent regulations in Washington along with a slowdown of China’s economy.
Chinese venture capital investment in the US plummets amid more stringent regulations in Washington along with a slowdown of China’s economy.
Southeast Asia is drawing more attention from US investors. With deepening mobile penetration and an emergent middle class, the region has given birth to tech giants such as Grab, Gojek and Tokopedia in the past decade.
Southeast Asia is drawing more attention from US investors. With deepening mobile penetration and an emergent middle class, the region has given birth to tech giants such as Grab, Gojek and Tokopedia in the past decade.
Emerging business models require companies to embrace a range of hi-tech advances, including AI, 5G, cloud computing and IoT.
Emerging business models require companies to embrace a range of hi-tech advances, including AI, 5G, cloud computing and IoT.
AInnovation, established in March 2018, develops artificial intelligence products for companies in industries such as retail, manufacturing, and finance.
AInnovation, established in March 2018, develops artificial intelligence products for companies in industries such as retail, manufacturing, and finance.
Fintech investments in China totalled US$820 million in the first half of 2019, compared with US$17.7 billion a year earlier, Accenture says
Fintech investments in China totalled US$820 million in the first half of 2019, compared with US$17.7 billion a year earlier, Accenture says
Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank will also help Grab to build a second headquarters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.
Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank will also help Grab to build a second headquarters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.
Founder of cryptocurrency platform Tron apologises for ‘excessive marketing and overhyping behaviour’, promising to become a role model for youth
Founder of cryptocurrency platform Tron apologises for ‘excessive marketing and overhyping behaviour’, promising to become a role model for youth
China’s internet giants are racing to secure dominance in the next gateway to online content and services: voice activated smart speakers.
China’s internet giants are racing to secure dominance in the next gateway to online content and services: voice activated smart speakers.