Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific. NewsDeals in brief: Airwallex raises Series G funding, Granite Asia completes first close for credit fund, 13 new China investments, and more2 mins read
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The Wave microphone merges TEALab’s algorithms with Insta360’s design expertise to address audio challenges. NewsInsta360 and Tencent turn two decades of audio R&D into commercial sound intelligence1 min read
The automaker is appointing a former Huawei and Geely executive to lead its assisted driving R&D efforts. NewsChery reshuffles leadership at intelligent tech hub, signaling renewed drive toward smart mobility3 mins read
From card fees to wallet economics, Antom breaks down the variables that shape expenses and the strategies that can help stabilize them. EcosystemWhat every merchant should know about cross-border payment costs1 min read
The startup sees the next evolution in video generation coming from models that understand space, logic, and time. NewsLuma AI draws Saudi backing to pivot toward multimodal foundation models1 min read
The upcoming title uses multimodal AI to give characters evolving personalities, enabling more dynamic dialogue and storytelling. NewsGamercury raises new funding as it readies Detective Sherlock mystery game for 20261 min read
Once a market favorite, the Yunnan-based teahouse chain faces intensifying competition in China even as its overseas business strengthens. NewsChagee looks to regain momentum as post-IPO cooldown deepens in Q31 min read
