East Asia

Qualcomm QAIPI 2026 APAC edge AI startup programme for Asian startups in Japan Singapore and South Korea

Southeast Asia·AI·Asian Startups·East Asia·Tech News

Qualcomm Launches $15K Edge AI Programme for Asian Startups in 2026

Qualcomm Technologies has officially launched the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) 2026 — APAC, an edge AI startup incubation programme supporting founders in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea with up to $15,000 in grants.

April 6, 2026

Asia·China·East Asia

Xiaomi Humanoid Robots Complete Live Car Factory Trial

Xiaomi humanoid robots ran a live car factory trial for 3 hours with 90.2% success — and full-scale deployment is planned within 5 years.

March 11, 2026

Asia·China·East Asia

Alibaba Qwen 3.5 Arrives With 60% Cost Drop and Agentic AI That Acts on Its Own

Alibaba launches Qwen 3.5 with 60% lower inference costs, visual agentic AI, and benchmarks beating GPT-5.2, Claude Opus 4.5 & Gemini 3 Pro.

February 17, 2026

East Asia·Asia·China·Technology

Why the Kimi K2.5 Model Is Emerging as Asia’s Most Powerful Multimodal AI

The Kimi K2.5 model delivers multimodal AI, long-context reasoning, advanced coding, and agent workflows, positioning Asia on the Top list.

February 2, 2026

Top 25 Robotics Startups in Asia 2026- Find Who leads it?

Discover the Top 25 Robotics Startups in Asia 2026 driving innovation in AI, automation, and smart robotics across India, Japan, China, and the Gulf.

January 7, 2026

Asia·Central Asia·East Asia·South Asia·Southeast Asia·Uzbekistan

2025 Asia Startup & Tech Year in Review: January–December Funding & AI Updates

A complete month-wise recap of Asia’s startup ecosystem in 2025: funding megadeals, AI growth, SaaS, fintech, and Big Tech moves from Jan–Dec

December 23, 2025

Asia·East Asia

ASEAN Startup Funding Report 2025: Top Deals, Trends, and Future Opportunities

Explore ASEAN startups in 2025, highlighting top funding deals, emerging sectors, founder stories, and future opportunities in AI and robotics.

December 17, 2025

Asia·Central Asia·East Asia·Southeast Asia·Western Asia

The Ultimate Asia’s Top 25 Startups 2025: Pioneering AI, Tech & Future Innovation

The table below will provide a structured overview of these top 25 startups, including country, founding year, sector, funding round, and website links, enabling readers to quickly grasp each company’s profile and potential. Asia’s Top 25 Startups 2025 Rank Startup Country Founded

December 9, 2025

Asia·China·East Asia

Who Wins the AI Cold War? US- China Tech Race Explained

Explore who leads the AI cold war as the US and China accelerate breakthroughs in chips, agentic models, and intelligence systems

November 18, 2025

Asia·China·East Asia·Technology

China Analog AI chip Breakthrough: Startup‑Opportunity & Nvidia H100 Comparison

Key challenges before widespread adoption Analog AI chip design/spin‑outs Software tool‑chains for analog hardware Edge‑hardware integration (low‑power, high‑throughput) Hybrid analog/digital systems bridging new architecture and legacy software Applications and use‑cases: Where the analog chip can shine AI model training & inference acceleration:

November 5, 2025

EV factories in China with advanced automation and EV startups driving innovation in 2025.

China·East Asia

Why Futuristic EV Factories in China Are Setting the Global Standard in 2025

Discover how EV factories in China and EV startups are setting global standards in 2025 with AI, automation, and green innovation

September 4, 2025

Asia·Central Asia·China·India·Japan·South Asia

India ,China and Japan Are Powering the Drone Delivery Future

Growth PotentialJapan’s Ministry of Economy and Transport has greenlit advanced drone trials in over 40 regions. With partnerships across logistics and healthcare sectors, Japan is building a safe and scalable national drone grid. The Future of Drone Delivery Is Being Written in

July 7, 2025

Asia·China·India·Indonesia·Singapore

Asia’s Top 10 Brands That Raised Over 100 Million in 2025

Meituan is shaping urban lifestyles in China with its food delivery and lifestyle services. The company’s 100 million funding will help develop logistics and expand partnerships with restaurants and local businesses. Bukalapak from Indonesia Amount Raised 105 Million Industry E-commerce and Marketplace

June 23, 2025

China

Revolutionizing Robotics: Shanghai’s Top 15 Pioneering Companies

Introduction Shanghai, a bustling metropolis and a beacon of technological advancements, is home to some of the most innovative robotics companies in the world. This article explores 15 such companies, each contributing uniquely to the robotics industry. 1. Keyin Tech Industry Focus:

December 5, 2023

China

Beijing’s Best Bites: Exploring the Capital’s Top 15 Food & Beverage Startups

Genki Forest: Revolutionizing Beverages Nice Tuan: Freshness at Your Fingertips Xinliangji: A New Era in Food Supply Kuafu: A Flavorful Journey Vesta Food Lab: The Future of Plant-Based Cuisine Oriental Honghu: Herbal Beverage Artisans Xiyun International: Catering Redefined Marvelous Foods: Healing Through

December 5, 2023

South Korea

Seoul’s Financial Innovators: 15 Startups Transforming the Financial Landscape

1. Wavebridge 2. GREIT 3. Fin2B 4. Baekdu Technologies 5. Ascendo Ventures LLC 6. Payup 7. Suhyup Bank 8. Flow Finance 9. Huobi Korea 10. Eromnet 11. BOMAPP 12. Angel League 13. Aicel Technologies 14. BPLUS 15. TAP Angel Partners Conclusion:The financial

November 30, 2023

Japan

Pioneering Health Diagnostics: Tokyo’s Top 15 Innovators in Medical Technology

FamiOne: Embracing the Future of Family HealthWebsite: FamiOneFamiOne is at the forefront of supporting couples’ journey towards parenthood, ensuring a healthy future for families. Meditakt: Redefining Patient Care Through InnovationWebsite: MeditaktWith a mission to enhance medical treatments, Meditakt is making significant strides

November 30, 2023

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East Asia

Qualcomm Launches $15K Edge AI Programme for Asian Startups in 2026

Xiaomi Humanoid Robots Complete Live Car Factory Trial

Alibaba Qwen 3.5 Arrives With 60% Cost Drop and Agentic AI That Acts on Its Own

Why the Kimi K2.5 Model Is Emerging as Asia’s Most Powerful Multimodal AI

Top 25 Robotics Startups in Asia 2026- Find Who leads it?

2025 Asia Startup & Tech Year in Review: January–December Funding & AI Updates

ASEAN Startup Funding Report 2025: Top Deals, Trends, and Future Opportunities

The Ultimate Asia’s Top 25 Startups 2025: Pioneering AI, Tech & Future Innovation

Who Wins the AI Cold War? US- China Tech Race Explained

China Analog AI chip Breakthrough: Startup‑Opportunity & Nvidia H100 Comparison

Why Futuristic EV Factories in China Are Setting the Global Standard in 2025

India ,China and Japan Are Powering the Drone Delivery Future

Asia’s Top 10 Brands That Raised Over 100 Million in 2025

Revolutionizing Robotics: Shanghai’s Top 15 Pioneering Companies

Beijing’s Best Bites: Exploring the Capital’s Top 15 Food & Beverage Startups

Seoul’s Financial Innovators: 15 Startups Transforming the Financial Landscape

Pioneering Health Diagnostics: Tokyo’s Top 15 Innovators in Medical Technology

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