Netchex has introduced Mesh, an AI-powered human resources platform designed to automate payroll, workforce management, compliance, and administrative tasks for businesses employing large deskless workforces, reflecting a broader industry shift toward task-specific AI agents in enterprise software.T

The Algorand Foundation announced recently that UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has expanded its use of the blockchain-powered HesabPay payment platform in Afghanistan, supporting more than 625,000 refugee returnees and 17,500 internally displaced people with over $35 million in humanitarian assistanc

Consumer hardware startup Aina has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to develop a general-purpose hardware interface designed for AI-driven computing, as the industry explores alternatives to conventional keyboards and touchscreens. Founded by former Ultrahuman executive Apoorv Shankar, the San Fr

Swedish solar technology company Midsummer announced on July 14 that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Bangladesh's Unissol Group to expand thin-film solar deployment across Bangladesh's commercial, industrial and sustainable infrastructure sectors.The agreement, signed throug

InnoCaption announced on July 7 in Irvine, California, that it has surpassed 30 million captioned phone calls, marking the 10th anniversary of its flagship mobile captioning application, while unveiling a leadership transition to support the company's next phase of growth.Over the past decade, t

AI-assisted software development is reshaping cybersecurity by moving risk upstream into system design. Dawnguard, a cloud security startup founded by cybersecurity veterans from IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and military cyber operations, announced on July 1 the general availability of its security archi

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Korea (FKCCI) will host Bastille Day 2026 on July 14 at the Convention Hall (2F), Sebitseom in Seoul, bringing together the French and Korean business communities for one of the country's largest France-related cultural and networking events.This ye

Nomerra, a Berlin-based fintech startup developing AI-powered software for private market operations, announced in Berlin, Germany, on June 30, 2026 that it has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by 14Peaks Capital, with participation from Redstone Fintech and individual investors aff

Singapore-based digital travel platform Agoda on June 25 introduced a series of product updates aimed at improving trip planning through real-time travel information and AI-powered tools. The enhancements include live flight notifications, AI-assisted hotel browsing, expanded multilingual support, a

A new solar-powered bus shelter unveiled in Bangkok is serving as a pilot project for integrating renewable energy generation into everyday public infrastructure.The initiative is part of a collaboration between the Faculty of Architecture at Chulalongkorn University and Midsummer Siam, the Thai sub

Switzerland has become the world’s most deep-tech-focused venture market, with 63 percent of its venture capital flowing into deep tech, ahead of both China and the United States.The finding comes from the Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026, released on June 17, which shows that Switzerland also ranks firs

The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) have launched a revamped version of the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) private-sector proposal initiative, placing greater emphasis on supporting the overseas expansion of Korean companies through strategica

Korea’s Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has secured a leading role in the international standardization of AI-based smart cities, as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to the operation of urban infrastructure and public services.ETRI said it led the cre

Rivvun AI announced a $7.55 million seed round on June 10 as it seeks to address inefficiencies in enterprise revenue collection, with the Seattle-based company targeting transaction-level recovery through autonomous AI.The funding comes amid growing attention to inefficiencies in enterprise financi

Dallas—The International News Media Association said on May 28 that it has released a new report examining how flexible access models, including pay-per-article, day passes and week passes, are being tested by publishers as part of broader efforts to expand paying audiences.The report, Unlocking Sub

The competitive landscape of artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. While generative AI and large language models (LLMs) have dominated the industry over the past several years, the focus is increasingly moving beyond “talking AI” toward “Physical AI” — systems capable of perceiving, reaso

The US reinforced its lead in the global venture capital market during January-April 2026, as funding value surged despite only modest growth in deal activity.According to GlobalData, the number of VC deals announced in the US rose 1% year-on-year during the period, while total funding value jumped

China’s venture capital market showed a sharp rebound in the first four months of 2026, with both deal volume and funding value rising strongly from a year earlier, according to GlobalData.The number of VC deals announced in China increased 60% year-on-year during January-April 2026, while total fun

Tokyo—Asahi Kasei said on May 21 that it has developed a new photosensitive polyimide (PSPI) film designed for panel-level semiconductor packaging, as chip manufacturers seek packaging technologies capable of supporting larger substrates, finer wiring patterns and higher-density integration. The mat

In Seoul, a growing number of consumers are looking for more than a hotel stay. They want exercise, relaxation, dining, and wellness experiences combined into a single lifestyle destination — a trend increasingly described in Korea as “sportscation,” a blend of sports and vacation.One of the cleares