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Can AI shop better than you in SEA?

2025-12-26 09:30:13                techinasia.com

A look at whether AI shopping agents will reach Southeast Asia anytime soon, alongside a list of startups staying profitable into 2026.

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S Korea charges 10 in alleged chip tech leak to China’s CXMT

2025-12-26 09:10:14                techinasia.com

Five individuals, including a former Samsung Electronics executive, were detained, while five others were released on bail.

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These are the most active investors in Israel’s startups

2025-12-26 09:00:00                techinasia.com

Which investors are writing the most checks to Israel-based startups?

4
AI, electronics demand boost Thailand exports 7.1% in November

2025-12-26 08:55:56                techinasia.com

From January to November, exports climbed 12.6% year-on-year, while imports rose 12.4%, leaving a deficit of US$5.0 billion.

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Huawei to launch its new AI chip in Korea to rival Nvidia

2025-12-26 07:02:25                techinasia.com

Huawei is reportedly in talks with potential customers over possible supply arrangements.

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Series SEA: Who’s investing in the region’s SaaS startups?

2025-12-26 07:00:00                techinasia.com

We've compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Southeast Asia’s software-as-a-service startups.

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China to set first EV energy rules starting Jan 1

2025-12-26 06:56:59                techinasia.com

Automakers will need to make technical changes to newly produced vehicles to meet the requirements.

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Samsung to launch first in-house mobile GPU for Exynos chip

2025-12-26 06:32:39                techinasia.com

The new GPU was designed by Samsung engineers, though it still uses AMD’s Radeon DNA architecture under license.

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Police examine suspect’s laptop in Coupang data leak probe

2025-12-26 06:29:25                techinasia.com

Coupang identified a former employee as the suspect and said the individual confessed to accessing customer data.

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ByteDance leads Chinese consumer AI market: report

2025-12-26 05:37:06                techinasia.com

In December, Doubao reached 155 million weekly active users, nearly double that of its closest rival.

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Ola Electric gets $40.8m incentive under gov’t scheme for FY25

2025-12-26 05:32:23                techinasia.com

The incentive is linked to the company’s sales value for FY25 and follows the terms of the PLI-auto scheme set by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.

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Trip.com halts Cambodia tourism partnership over safety concerns

2025-12-26 03:45:51                techinasia.com

The partnership was scheduled for September 2025 to March 2026, but was halted due to safety alerts from the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia.

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TSMC plant sparks groundwater concerns

2025-12-26 03:44:56                techinasia.com

The world’s largest contract chipmaker began full-scale production in December 2024 and is building a second plant nearby, set to start in late 2027.

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South Korea ministry questions Coupang’s claims on data breach

2025-12-26 03:42:43                techinasia.com

Authorities are continuing to examine the details and circumstances of the incident.

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Japan nearly quadruples chips, AI budget to $7.9b

2025-12-26 03:41:34                techinasia.com

Most of the new funding will be included in the regular budget to provide more stable support.

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China said to launch VC funds for hard tech

2025-12-26 03:35:14                techinasia.com

China's new venture capital funds will target investments in advanced tech sectors, with over US$7.1 billion each.

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Chinese team hits quantum computing error-correction milestone

2025-12-26 03:16:38                techinasia.com

Their superconducting quantum computer, Zuchongzhi 3.2, was able to correct errors more effectively, making the system more stable.

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MilikiRumah eyes $10m to bank Indonesia’s unbankable home buyers

2025-12-26 03:00:28                techinasia.com

As demand for its credit scoring tool grows, the company expects the AI-powered SaaS product to generate more revenue than its rent-to-own program.

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Taiwan industrial output grows on AI demand

2025-12-26 02:48:05                techinasia.com

Taiwan's industrial production has risen for 21 consecutive months, reaching a record high for November.

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Foxconn unit launches Bria EV, eyes overseas markets

2025-12-26 02:45:00                techinasia.com

The Bria will be sold in three versions, priced between US$28,600 and US$36,500.

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UBTech to buy 43% stake in China’s Fenglong for $237m

2025-12-26 02:44:49                techinasia.com

Fenglong manufactures engines for garden tools, automotive components, and machine pressure-control systems.

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Israeli startups’ early-stage valuations jump on AI boom: report

2025-12-26 02:32:52                techinasia.com

Israeli startup valuations surged, with series A rounds seeing a 43% rise, fueled by AI and cybersecurity.

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Coupang says breach suspect identified, no data shared externally

2025-12-26 02:03:57                techinasia.com

Coupang said it recovered all devices involved and deleted the stored data, adding that no payment or login details were accessed.

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Who’s investing in India’s AI startups?

2025-12-26 02:00:00                techinasia.com

We've compiled a list of investors pouring money into India’s AI startups.

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China’s AI toy market projected to hit $12b by 2030

2025-12-26 01:55:32                techinasia.com

Huawei, based in Shenzhen, recently sold over 10,000 units of its AI-powered plush toy Smart Hanhan in the first week after launch.

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Japan’s small IPOs drop to 12-year low as market rules tighten

2025-12-26 01:43:45                techinasia.com

The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s recent reforms are prompting private companies to reconsider smaller, fast-track public offerings.

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Waymo tests Gemini AI for robotaxis

2025-12-26 01:43:10                techinasia.com

Waymo's Gemini AI assistant is designed to answer questions and control in-cabin functions.

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Foreign-branded phone shipments in China soar 128% in Nov: report

2025-12-26 01:41:01                techinasia.com

Total phone shipments in the country rose 1.9% to 30.2 million units during the same period.

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MediaTek eyes higher chip sourcing from India

2025-12-26 01:36:44                techinasia.com

MediaTek currently holds about 46% of India's smartphone chipset market and employs over 1,000 engineers.

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Mercedes-Benz takes 3% stake in Chinese self-driving firm

2025-12-26 01:34:57                techinasia.com

The move comes as Mercedes-Benz recently received approval to deploy AI chatbots in vehicles in China and has invested in other Chinese AI companies.

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Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms over AI bot

2025-12-26 01:33:34                techinasia.com

Meta said it will appeal, calling the decision fundamentally flawed, and argued that AI chatbots put a strain on its systems.

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Xiaomi launches Leica-backed phone as AI chip costs push price up

2025-12-26 01:30:09                techinasia.com

IDC said Xiaomi ranked third in global smartphone shipments in Q3 2025, with a 43.5% share.

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Zepto said to plan confidential IPO filing on Dec 26

2025-12-26 01:26:11                techinasia.com

If successful, Zepto would be among the youngest startups to list on Indian exchanges, alongside Zomato and Swiggy.

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Samsung Electronics leads retail stock gifting in 2025: data

2025-12-26 01:14:38                techinasia.com

The company accounted for 9% of all domestic stock-gifting transactions made through the brokerage’s in-house service.

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CATL set to restart Yichun lithium mine after license lapse

2025-12-26 01:11:33                techinasia.com

CATL, based in Ningde, Fujian, is the world’s largest EV battery maker with a 38% global market share this year.

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Ex-US adviser warns Coupang probe could hit trade ties

2025-12-26 01:03:05                techinasia.com

The breach has led to heightened scrutiny in Korea, with lawmakers pushing for more oversight, parliamentary hearings, and a government task force.

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Mapping the firms dominating Japan’s health sector

2025-12-22 11:00:00                techinasia.com

Mapping Japan's health sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.

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Israeli startups raise $15.6b in 2025 as AI deals dominate: report

2025-12-22 09:58:49                techinasia.com

Enterprise software, particularly AI applications, led fundraising with US$4.5 billion.

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Coupang daily users fall to 14.9 million after data breach

2025-12-22 09:08:15                techinasia.com

Personal information of 33.7 million customer accounts had been exposed.

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AI, manufacturing expected to boost European industrials in 2026

2025-12-22 09:07:10                techinasia.com

Schneider Electric, Siemens Energy, and Prysmian are seen as key beneficiaries of the ongoing data center expansion and AI-related investments.

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HTC adopts open AI strategy for new smartglasses

2025-12-22 09:02:14                techinasia.com

The company also said that user data is not used to train its AI models, and emphasized privacy and data security in its offering.

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Tata Electronics, Japan’s Rohm partner on chip production in India

2025-12-22 09:00:54                techinasia.com

Tata Electronics will assemble Rohm's automotive-grade MOSFETs, targeting mass production next year.

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These are the most active investors in Japan’s startups

2025-12-22 09:00:00                techinasia.com

Which investors are writing the most checks to Japan-based startups?

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Peak XV backs Indian wealthtech firm PowerUp Money in $12m round

2025-12-22 08:37:26                techinasia.com

Founded in 2024 by Prateek Jindal, PowerUp Money offers mutual fund advisory services to retail investors in India.

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Italy watchdog fines Apple for alleged App Store abuse

2025-12-22 08:29:54                techinasia.com

The fine imposed on Apple is part of ongoing scrutiny regarding its App Store practices in Europe.

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KKR enters Saudi Arabia with private credit deal for Acwa Power

2025-12-22 07:47:13                techinasia.com

KKR's debut in Saudi Arabia comes as foreign institutions increase transactions in the region, partly due to diminishing returns in other markets.

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Chinese AI firms MiniMax, Zhipu reveal finances ahead of IPOs

2025-12-22 07:46:37                techinasia.com

MiniMax, which offers global-facing AI products such as virtual companions and video editing tools, posted US$30.5 million in 2024 revenue.

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Goldman Sachs CEO says hiring geniuses can be a strategic trap

2025-12-22 07:15:38                techinasia.com

While Silicon Valley chases young founders, the Goldman Sachs CEO argues that experience is the only way to handle the difficult decisions where data cannot help.

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Amazon joins the OpenAI money loop

2025-12-22 07:00:54                techinasia.com

OpenAI’s reported deal with Amazon is pumping more air into the AI bubble. But when it pops, Southeast Asia won’t be swayed that hard.

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Series SEA: Who’s investing in the region’s fintech startups?

2025-12-22 07:00:00                techinasia.com

We've compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Southeast Asia’s fintech startups.