Meta Launches New ‘Meta One’ AI Subscription Tiers
Meta Platforms has launched a new monthly subscription called “Meta One”, which brings advanced AI capabilities and over 50 new features to Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. So far, the service has 15 million subscriptions and trials. It is designed to help people create, distribute, and manage content. The feature
Hong Kong Set to Unveil First 5-Year Development Plan
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu will deliver a major policy address on Wednesday to unveil the city’s first 5-year development plan and focus heavily on boosting the economy through technology. A central highlight is the Northern Metropolis, a massive 30,000-hectare project in the northern New Territories. The HK
What Is NGT and Its Role in Environmental Protection
Recently, news came out about a group of people protesting in Uttarakhand, near Dehradun, against a deforestation drive linked to a new road project connecting Dehradun and Rishikesh. Although the government temporarily suspended tree-felling for the project pending further consultations, the incident highlighted. This is nothing new, however even in
ByteX Merges With Cenne to Form Cross-Border Fintech
ByteX and Cenne have officially merged to create ByteX Financial, a new cross-border fintech company. The combined business will focus on making international money movement faster and easier between North America, India, and Africa. Well-known Nigerian entrepreneur Onyeka Akumah will lead the new company as its Chief Executive Officer from
Seed Funding: How to Give Your Startup the Right Start
You have got the idea, and you have worked on it, but now you are wondering, “Okay, how do I take this to the next level?” For many new founders like you, the answer is seed funding. It can help you turn your startup idea into a big business
Indian Industry Urges BRICS to Ease Trade and Payments
The industrial sector of India wants the forthcoming BRICS summit to deal with trade barriers, ease cross-border transactions, and increase investments. Leading industry associations such as PHDCCI and FIEO believe BRICS should move from talk to action and are advocating a process to resolve these issues. A major challenge
Pixxel Raises $100M in India’s Largest Space Tech Round
Google-backed Indian space startup Pixxel has raised $100 million in its latest Series C funding round. This marks the single-largest funding round ever achieved by a space technology company in India, bringing the company’s total funding to $195 million. Singapore’s state investor Temasek and the British space-tech venture firm Seraphim
Asian Paints Limited Appoints Leo Puri as Chairman
Asian Paints Limited just announced a major leadership shakeup, locking in financial industry veteran Leo Puri as its next Chairman of the Board. The official transition is set for January 23, 2027. Leo will step into the shoes of outgoing chairman R. Seshasayee right after his term wraps up on
Divya Deshmukh: The Young Chess Star Making History
At just 19, Divya Deshmukh faced a nail-biting tiebreak and came out on top, making chess history along the way. She didn’t just win the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi; she changed what’s possible for Indian chess. In a final against fellow Indian legend Koneru Humpy, Divya held
Singapore and Luxembourg Deepen Advanced Tech Ties
Singapore and Luxembourg are working together to strengthen their relationship in advanced technology areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, space development and satellite communications. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared this during an official lunch with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden, who visited Singapore from September 6 to 8.
