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Tech in Asia

19 stories

Google launches Gemini 3.8 Live voice AI models

Tech in AsiaAsiaGoogle launches Gemini 3.8 Live voice AI models The models can switch between 97 languages mid-conversation.

September 16
Another day, another AI business model

Tech in AsiaAsiaAnother day, another AI business model A familiar founder takes another shot at insurtech, while Meta tries to make AI subscriptions work without giving up ads.

September 16
OpenAI in early funding talks at $1.2t valuation

Tech in AsiaAsiaOpenAI in early funding talks at $1.2t valuation Sam Altman said OpenAI would not go public in 2026 over AI safety concerns.

September 16
Meta introduces Meta One subscription across its apps

Tech in AsiaAsiaMeta introduces Meta One subscription across its apps In Singapore, Meta One single-product plans start at SGD 1.99 a month.

September 15
These are the most active investors in Philippine startups

Tech in AsiaAsiaThese are the most active investors in Philippine startups Which investors are writing the most checks to startups in the Philippines?

September 15
Amazon Now reaches $1b annualized sales in India

Tech in AsiaAsiaAmazon Now reaches $1b annualized sales in India Amazon Now began as a Bengaluru pilot before expanding to more than 60 Indian cities.

September 15
‘Not trying to solve world hunger’: GoTo takes pragmatic AI path

Tech in AsiaAsia‘Not trying to solve world hunger’: GoTo takes pragmatic AI path Ahead of a wider rollout in 2027, Gojek’s parent company is focusing on practical applications that can improve conversion or cut costs.

September 15
MediaTek unveils new flagship chips with on-device AI

Tech in AsiaAsiaMediaTek unveils new flagship chips with on-device AI MediaTek said the first phones using the chips will launch soon.

September 15
20 largest exits in Korea

Tech in AsiaAsia20 largest exits in Korea Here's our regularly updated list of the country's biggest startup exits.

September 15
Vietjet, Thales sign maintenance, AI cooperation deals

Tech in AsiaAsiaVietjet, Thales sign maintenance, AI cooperation deals The agreements cover aircraft maintenance and broader cooperation in digital aviation, connectivity, AI, and cybersecurity for airline operations.

September 15
TikTok Live adds AI assistant for creator networks

Tech in AsiaAsiaTikTok Live adds AI assistant for creator networks TikTok said more than 240 million creators went Live globally in 2025.

September 15
Turning B2B customer calls into viral content

Tech in AsiaAsiaTurning B2B customer calls into viral content Instead of generic AI writing, Posting Machine uses real meeting notes to generate executive content that drives B2B sales.

September 15
Google Cloud opens Singapore engineering center

Tech in AsiaAsiaGoogle Cloud opens Singapore engineering center The hub co-located with Google DeepMind’s Singapore research lab.

September 15
Waymo, Go plan autonomous taxi service in Tokyo for 2027

Tech in AsiaAsiaWaymo, Go plan autonomous taxi service in Tokyo for 2027 Waymo began collecting data in Tokyo in 2025 using human-driven Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.

September 15
Samsung backs Dutch AI chip startup Euclyd in $231m round

Tech in AsiaAsiaSamsung backs Dutch AI chip startup Euclyd in $231m round Euclyd plans to begin rolling out its physical chip systems in 2028.

September 15
Global AI startup Flam raises $40m in series B

Tech in AsiaAsiaGlobal AI startup Flam raises $40m in series B Flam said companies use its platform for interactive video, three-dimensional content, and AI avatars.

September 15
What personal AI means for the future of brand engagement

Tech in AsiaAsiaWhat personal AI means for the future of brand engagement Genesys CEO Tony Bates explains why disconnected systems break customer trust, and how memory, personalization, and human-AI teamwork fix it.

September 15
Tencent Cloud, U Mobile team up on 5G, AI in Malaysia

Tech in AsiaAsiaTencent Cloud, U Mobile team up on 5G, AI in Malaysia Tencent Cloud said the agreement is its first official AI-focused partnership with a Malaysian telecom provider.

September 15
A list of fundraising startups from Asia and beyond (Updated)

Tech in AsiaAsiaA list of fundraising startups from Asia and beyond (Updated) Fundraising is hard. To make things slightly easier, we've compiled this list of fundraising startups for our subscribers.

September 15