Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Simple Energy has secured ₹250 crore (approximately $26.3 million) in a fresh funding round as the company accelerates its manufacturing expansion and prepares for a future public listing. The funding round comprised a mix of equity investment and debt financing, providing the electric scooter manufacturer with additional capital to scale production, … Read more
DriveNets, a leading provider of cloud-native networking software, has secured $410 million in a new funding round, boosting its valuation to $8.5 billion as demand for AI infrastructure and next-generation telecommunications networks continues to surge globally. The latest investment marks a significant milestone for the company, bringing its total funding raised since inception to approximately … Read more
Motorola Solutions has acquired Israeli defense technology company D-Fend Solutions in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, marking one of the most significant exits in the rapidly expanding counter-drone technology sector. The acquisition highlights the growing importance of drone security solutions as governments, military organizations, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide seek effective ways to … Read more
Bengaluru, India: Wealth management platform Scripbox has announced the acquisition of New Delhi-based wealth advisory firm Bluechip Capital, marking another strategic step in its expansion within India’s growing wealth management sector. While the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, the acquisition is expected to enhance Scripbox’s customer reach and strengthen its assets under … Read more
Exclusive Interview | Beyond Expo 2026 | Macao – Twenty years ago, a simple transit card changed how Macau moved. Today, that same company is helping redefine how an entire city lives, pays, connects, and grows. At Beyond Expo 2026 — held at The Venetian Macao under the landmark theme “AI: Coexistence of the Digital … Read more
From defense-tech and biotech to synthetic biology and drone avionics, Asian startups continue to attract significant venture capital across sectors this week. The Asian startup ecosystem is witnessing robust investor activity, with founders across India, Australia, Israel, and beyond closing meaningful rounds from leading venture capital firms and angel networks. Here is a comprehensive roundup … Read more
Alphabet’s self-driving division, Waymo, has officially announced the rollout of its next-generation autonomous vehicle: the Waymo Ojai. Marking a massive departure from the company’s historic strategy of retrofitting traditional human-driven consumer cars—like the Jaguar I-PACE and Chrysler Pacifica—the Ojai represents Waymo’s first purpose-built robotaxi designed from the ground up strictly for driverless ride-hailing. The vehicle … Read more
Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK (KBank) and global fintech powerhouse Ant International have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionize the cross-border payment landscape. By blending KBank’s deep banking infrastructure with Ant International’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) financial technology, the collaboration aims to deliver faster, highly scalable, and structurally optimized payment services for merchants and businesses globally. At … Read more
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN — Global financial technology firm Payment Options K.K. has officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with Yokohama Football Club (Yokohama FC). Under this newly inked alliance, the digital payments provider steps forward as an official partner of the club for the Meiji Yasuda J.League 100 Year Vision League and the upcoming 2026/27 season. … Read more
In a major move to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with French AI trailblazer Mistral. The alliance marks a significant industry milestone, positioning TCS as the first global systems integrator (GSI) partner for Mistral Forge, Mistral’s premier business-focused AI platform. … Read more
In a strategic move to reinforce its digital framework and accelerate data-driven innovation, global banking giant Standard Chartered has named Shebani Baweja as its new Group Chief Data Officer (CDO), effective immediately. Baweja will be stationed in Singapore, a major financial hub for the bank’s international operations. In her new capacity, she will report directly … Read more
MACAO — May 28, 2026 (ENN): In a massive move that shifts artificial intelligence from a software gimmick into an essential daily wearable, Chinese tech powerhouse iFLYTEK has officially launched its brand-new iFLYTEK AI Glasses today. Revealed exclusively on Stage G (Genesis) at the 6th annual BEYOND Expo in Macao, the product launch aligned perfectly … Read more
The defense technology sector is experiencing a massive wave of innovation as artificial intelligence transitions from a conceptual software tool into real-world operational environments. In a major development for the industry, Airis Labs, an AI-driven defense-tech startup, has officially emerged from stealth mode. The company announced it has secured a total of $60 million in … Read more
MACAO — 27 May, 2026: For years, the conversation surrounding Artificial Intelligence was trapped behind glass—living in lines of code, browser tabs, and cloud-based chat interfaces. But starting today, a definitive shift is underway as the 6th annual BEYOND Expo officially opens its doors at The Venetian® Macao’s Cotai Expo. The theme for this year’s … Read more
Flexprice has announced a $1.5 million seed funding round led by Shastra VC, with participation from Anupam Mittal and TDV Partners, which also increased its earlier investment in the company. The New Delhi-headquartered startup is building open-source usage-based billing infrastructure designed specifically for AI-native and API-first enterprises. The company said the fresh capital will support: … Read more
Persistent Systems and Kong have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping enterprises build secure, scalable, and well-governed AI systems. Under the collaboration, Persistent Systems will serve as Kong’s global systems integration partner, supporting enterprises as they move AI projects from experimentation to large-scale production deployment. Growing Need for AI Governance and Scalable Infrastructure As … Read more
India-based at-home beauty and wellness startup Yes Madam has secured ₹50 crore (approximately $5.22 million) in funding from Info Edge Growth Fund in its first external investment round. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion strategy as it looks to strengthen its presence across more Indian cities while enhancing technology infrastructure and customer experience. … Read more
From Bengaluru’s IT corridors to Wall Street’s trading floors, artificial intelligence is reshaping employment at a pace and scale that demands honest accounting. Here is what the data actually says. Every technology revolution in history has been accompanied by a version of the same argument: yes, some jobs will be lost, but more will be … Read more
India-based synthetic biology startup StrainX Bioworks has raised $13 million (approximately ₹124 crore) in a new funding round led by Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital. The investment highlights growing investor interest in synthetic biology, precision fermentation, and alternative ingredient technologies as demand rises for sustainable and scalable biotechnology solutions globally. Multiple Investors Participate in … Read more
As India targets 30% EV penetration by 2030, one Hyderabad tech company is putting money directly in employees’ pockets to accelerate the shift India’s corporate EV adoption story just got a compelling new chapter — and it’s coming out of Hyderabad’s booming IT corridor. Aza Consulting Services, a Hyderabad-based technology and consulting firm, has formally … Read more
