AsiaConnect Team

GPT-5 Arrives: Faster, Smarter, and More Reliable Than Ever

The world of artificial intelligence just took a massive leap forward. With the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI has redefined what’s…

Krafton-Backed Blue Ocean Launches $30 Million Fund to Boost Indie Game Developers

Blue Ocean, a game publishing studio backed by industry giant Krafton, has announced the launch of a $30 million fund…

China’s Neuralink Rival BrainCo in Talks to Raise $100M in Pre-IPO Funding

China-based neurotechnology company BrainCo, often dubbed the country’s answer to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, is reportedly in talks to raise $100…

Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Exchange Bullish Targets $4.2 Billion Valuation in $629 Million IPO

Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, is making headlines as it prepares for an initial public…

Maverick Leads $85 Million Funding Round for US AI Startup SiMa.ai to Advance Edge AI Innovation

In a significant move highlighting the growing momentum in edge AI development, Maverick Capital has led an $85 million Series…

Sea and OpenAI Collaborate to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Southeast Asia

In a landmark move poised to transform the digital landscape of Southeast Asia, tech giant Sea Group has announced a…

PropertyGuru Rebounds Strongly with Double-Digit Growth After US Delisting and Restructuring

PropertyGuru, Southeast Asia’s leading proptech company, is making headlines once again—not for acquisitions or job cuts this time, but for…

ZA Global Leads $40M Investment Round to Drive Regulated Stablecoin Ecosystem and Web3 Finance

Hong Kong-based tech firm ZA Global is spearheading a transformative $40 million funding round to propel the development of BLECoins…

Multiple Detained in TaniHub-Linked Graft Probe as MDI Ventures Expresses Support for Legal Process

In a significant development shaking Indonesia’s startup ecosystem, several individuals have been detained in connection with a graft investigation linked…

Korean Firms Race to Launch Facial Recognition Payments: Naver Pay Leads with Campus Rollout

As South Korea continues to lead in digital innovation, its financial technology (fintech) sector is now embracing facial recognition payments…