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Rice Robotics Raises US$7 million Pre-A Funding to Establish Production Plant in Hong Kong and Expand Footprint in Japan
Backed by the recent funding, Rice Robotics has established a state-of-the-art production plant in Hong Kong, which commenced operations since the first quarter of 2023. The facility, located in Tsuen Wan's industrial area and covering a vast area of 13,000 square feet, has quadrupled the company's annual production capacity.
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Dayta AI Netted US$5 million in Latest Series A Round to Fuel Overseas Expansion
The fresh funds will be used to further optimise the cloud infrastructure and develop new AI models. "At Dayta, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and practical AI solutions that help businesses thrive," said Patrick Tu, CEO and co-founder of Dayta AI.
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Paywatch Partners With Visa in Financial Inclusion Push
Earned Wage Access (EWA) startup Paywatch plans to foster financial inclusion among Asia's workforce. The startup has expressed its commitment to bridging the gap between traditional banking services and the unbanked populations in Asia.
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MRANTI, pitchIN to Revolutionise Investment Landscape of Malaysian Startups, Spinoffs
The collaboration will enable startups and spinoffs to raise investments through pitchIN's robust platform while receiving valuable support and guidance from MRANTI throughout their fundraising journey.
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Jason Chen on Equity vs Equality: DEI in the Workplace
"Culture at Gobi is crucial to the work we do and the impact we have on both our staff and external parties we interact with. It is of utmost importance that we nurture and invest in our people and take the time to create a safe and inclusive environment for people to thrive and grow," - Jason Chen, Chief Operations Officer of Gobi Partners GBA.
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Measuring Digital Warungs in Indonesia
Eureka AI's Chief Insights Officer, Michael Hawkins, detailed the firm's findings, which affirmed that traditional trade is the largest source of retail sales in Indonesia, making it a sector ripe for further digitisation.
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COUNTRY AND INDUSTRY FOCUS
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“Gobi Partners and HSBC share a common vision, which is to help innovative businesses unlock their potential, create more jobs, and access new global opportunities. The MoU signals our commitment to support Hong Kong and ASEAN businesses at all stages, boost their growth, and help them compete on the global stage.” - Luanne Lim, Chief Executive, Hong Kong, HSBC
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Malaysia Calls for Enhanced Private-Public Collaboration and Talent Development to Boost Startup Ecosystem
Gobi Managing Partner (Malaysia), Jamaludin Bujang, said that with enough funding and sophisticated managerial skills, Malaysian startup companies can compete effectively on a global scale.
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Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge 2023
Organised under the Khazanah Dana Impak initiative, a US$1.32 billion commitment over five years, the KIIC 2023 intends to attract innovative agri-food start-ups and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises that are actively tackling problems arising from the impact of climate change on the agri-food sector. Applications are open until 4 September 2023.
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2023 Commerce Frontiers Forum
Mark your calendars for 22-23 August 2023, for a two-day high-intensity and exclusive learning experience that sheds light on the inner workings of successful multimillion-dollar brands in the commerce industry. Join us to study cases of technology adoption success and innovative business practices needed to take your SME retail and commerce business to the next stage.
Use early bird promo code: IMANEARLYBIRD@CF to get 30% off
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