AsiaConnect Team

Taiko Secures $37M Funding to Pioneer Web3 Infrastructure for a Censorship-Free Internet

In a groundbreaking development, Taiko, a leading technology startup, has successfully raised $37 million in funding to spearhead the creation…

Wagely Secures $23 Million to Widen Earned-Wage Access Reach

Wagely, a fintech startup dedicated to providing earned-wage access solutions, has successfully raised $23 million in funding to expand its…

Musk sues OpenAI, Sam Altman for straying from nonprofit path

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and co-founder of OpenAI, has filed a lawsuit against the organization and its former CEO,…

Decline in SEA Startup Salaries in 2023, with Exceptional Rise for Senior Hires

In the ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem, 2023 witnessed a notable trend: a decline in average salaries across…

Thai bank SCBX acquires Home Credit Vietnam in $866m deal

In a strategic maneuver aimed at bolstering its presence in the vibrant Southeast Asian market, the Thai bank SCBX has…

SG fintech firm Nium snags payments license in Japan

In a significant milestone for the global fintech landscape, Singapore-based financial technology firm Nium has achieved a major breakthrough by…

Baidu Back on Track: Revenue Growth Rebounds After 2022 Dip

Chinese tech giant Baidu is back in the growth lane after experiencing a revenue decline in 2022. The company recently…

Qatari sovereign fund to invest $1b in international, regional VCs

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is launching a $1 billion venture capital fund-of-funds program. This initiative…

VSTOGi FINANCIALS

I am Gaurav Sharma, the managing partner and CEO of VSTOGi FINANCIALS, a prominent wealth management firm in Rajasthan. Growing…

Coupang’s revenue up in Q4, developing offerings unit losses widen

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang reported mixed results for its fourth quarter of 2023. While its core product commerce segment…