Asia

Samsung Electronics faces internal labour unrest over a nearly 100-fold compensation gap between chipmaking (DS division) and device-making (DX division) employees; SECU union now represents ~55% of DX workforce and is planning protest rallies.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Samsung Electronics won 8 Red Dot Design Awards 2026, including 2 'Best of the Best' top prizes, for design concepts in home appliance consumables and AI-powered kids' robot (Dremo & Minimo), both emphasizing AI-driven personalization and future lifestyle trends.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

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 →

Grab has invested in EBOOST to accelerate electric mobility adoption for its driver-partners. The integration into the Grab Driver app enables seamless EV charging access and will be extended to electric motorbikes.

curated · 2026-07-21 · 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 →

Takeda's dengue vaccine (TAK-003) received India's Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) marketing authorization approval, becoming India's first-ever approved dengue vaccine. The vaccine is approved for ages 4-60 without pre-vaccination testing, regardless of previous dengue exposure.

curated · 2026-07-22 · context →

Takeda announced landmark collaboration with Indonesian Government and received fractionation license from Ministry of Health, marking major expansion into Indonesia's biopharmaceutical manufacturing and plasma-derived medicinal products market

curated · 2026-07-12 · context →

Takeda appointed first female CEO who is prioritizing AI integration across biopharma business operations

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Philippine Airlines placed an order for Boeing 787 aircraft to supplement and diversify its long-haul fleet alongside existing Airbus A350 aircraft, indicating fleet modernization and route expansion strategy.

curated · 2026-07-20 · context →

Philippine Airlines raised US$300 million through the sale of five-year bonds to finance fleet modernization and expansion plans.

curated · 2026-07-09 · context →

Philippine Airlines and Qantas expanded frequent flyer partnership - Mabuhay Miles members can redeem on Qantas international/domestic; Qantas members access Philippine Airlines SE Asia network. Fourth airline partnership under Mabuhay Miles program.

curated · 2026-06-05 · context →

Bybit expanded its cryptocurrency exchange operations into Indonesia through a newly launched locally operated platform.

curated · 2026-07-16 · context →

Bybit placed on Singapore's MAS Investor Alert List (17 June 2026) for potential regulatory misperception. Company claims it does not serve Singapore users and maintains geo-blocking and ToS restrictions. Actively engaging MAS to clarify basis for listing.

curated · 2026-06-22 · context →

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is deepening regulatory engagement with Vietnam following a high-level meeting between Co-founder/CEO Ben Zhou and Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister. This signals strategic expansion into the Vietnamese market.

curated · 2026-06-05 · context →

Crypto.com reduced workforce by approximately 12% in March 2026 as part of shift toward enterprise-wide AI integration

curated · 2026-07-16 · context →

Crypto.com named Iskandar Vanblarcum as Managing Director of its exchange, with mandate to expand into regulated prediction markets and build institutional-grade derivative infrastructure globally.

curated · 2026-07-02 · context →

CMO Steven Kalifowitz departing after almost six years, transitioning to advisor role effective June 30

curated · 2026-05-05 · context →

Honor (Huawei spin-off, 2020) expanding AI OS partnership with Alibaba around Agentic OS development and deployment

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Honor hosting dedicated forum at WAIC discussing transition from digital screens to embodied intelligence, Robot Phone and physical AI technologies. Product president Fang Fei positioning next-generation terminals as 'stage for agents' rather than app containers.

curated · 2026-07-13 · context →

Honor debuted its Robot Phone at the Shanghai International Film Festival red carpet, featuring an AI-interactive device with a motorised, extendable high-resolution camera.

curated · 2026-06-14 · context →

DayOne closed a massive US$2.5B Series C funding round in June 2026, bringing total raise to US$6.4B. The company builds and operates data centre infrastructure for AI and digital workloads across the region.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Singapore-based data centre company DayOne closed two tranches of Series C funding totalling US$4.5 billion (US$2.5B in June, US$2B in January), with backers including Hillhouse, Coatue, and Indonesia Investment Authority. Cumulative funding now US$6.4 billion.

curated · 2026-07-03 · context →

Data centre operator DayOne raised US$4.5 billion in Series C funding, with new investors including Indonesia Investment Authority and Achi Capital Partners

curated · 2026-06-05 · context →

U.S. Department of Defense is presenting a case to designate WuXi AppTec as a Chinese military company, citing state ownership links and military research connections.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

WuXi AppTec selected for 2026 Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and achieving top-tier ESG ratings across major frameworks; reflects strengthened global position and sustainability integration

curated · 2026-05-18 · context →

WuXi AppTec achieved record 2025 performance with revenue reaching RMB 45.46 billion (up 21.4% YoY) and adjusted non-IFRS net profit up 41.3% to RMB 14.96 billion, with backlog up 28.8%

curated · 2026-03-23 · 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 →