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If you can’t beat ’em, host ’em

If you can’t beat ’em, host ’em

Why AI labs are hosting Chinese models to fund their frontier ambitions. Plus, we take a look at MiniMax’s revenue surge.
Pranav Balakrishnan · · 5 min read
A rare word from Sea’s Forrest Li

A rare word from Sea’s Forrest Li

Sea’s Forrest Li shares his no-secret-sauce approach to scaling. Plus, why Mekong Capital is staying cautious on AI-native startups.
Peter Cowan · · 5 min read
AI is turning players into game makers

AI is turning players into game makers

How AI is changing the way video games are made. Plus, how one VC uses it to find promising startups before its competitors catch up.
Samreen Ahmad · · 5 min read
SGX’s not waiting for a unicorn

SGX’s not waiting for a unicorn

Learn why the exchange may be more attractive than commonly perceived, plus why some SMEs don’t need frontier AI, just the right tools for the job.
Elyssa Lopez · · 5 min read
Oatside’s got milk and profit

Oatside’s got milk and profit

Today, we look at how Oatside made oat milk profitable and why Finnable wants to raise US$56 million from big-name backers.
Peter Cowan · · 3 min read

Asia’s telcos bring AI to mobile plans

We look at the partnerships between Asian telecom companies and AI frontier model developers as well as how Coinhako is performing financially.
Elyssa Lopez · · 4 min read

Chinese tech’s next stop: Central Asia

After Southeast Asia, Chinese tech is eyeing Central Asia next. Plus, Carro rewires its Indonesia business ahead of a potential IPO.
Peter Cowan · · 4 min read

Two fintech firms, two different paths

A look at M-Daq’s financials after its 2025 realignment and how Nium managed to cut its losses.
Jofie Yordan · · 4 min read

The long road to an Asian AI chip

Asia’s AI chip startups are seeking a way around Nvidia’s dominance. Also, Singapore’s Graas raised US$17 million and announced an acquisition.
Pranav Balakrishnan · · 4 min read

Doctor Anywhere pieces together a profit

Doctor Anywhere reaches a key milestone with its first operating profit, while Meta makes a new wager in the intensifying AI race.
Elyssa Lopez · · 5 min read