Tokyo, March 9 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo metropolitan government and municipal governments throughout the Japanese capital are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence in their administrative operations. To support this trend, the metropolitan government, in cooperation with GovTech Tokyo, an affiliated organization that promotes digitalization in local governments in Tokyo, is developing a “Generative AI Platform.” The…
London-based BeyondMath, a deeptech company that has developed a novel generative physics model, has raised a $10 million seed extension led by Cambridge Innovation Capital, with participation from existing investors including UP.Partners, Insight Partners, and InMotion Ventures. This brings total seed funding to $18.5 million. Engineering and industrial companies are under increasing pressure to design…
Summary Google and Southeast Asian tech firm Sea Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to develop artificial intelligence tools for e-commerce and gaming. The collaboration will focus on building AI capabilities for Shopee and supporting game development at Garena, highlighting how major platforms are embedding AI deeper into digital services. JAKARTA, Feb. 19, 2026 —…
Flag of South Korea’s prosecution service. Photo by Asia Today Feb. 17 (Asia Today) — South Korea’s prosecution service is accelerating development of generative artificial intelligence tools to assist with investigations and trial preparation, including support for drafting indictments, officials said Monday. The move follows a pilot program by the courts and signals a broader…
Reco announced today that it has raised $30 million in Series B funding, bringing its total capital raised to $85 million. The round was led by Zeev Ventures, with participation from existing investors Insight Partners, boldstart ventures, and Angular Ventures. New corporate investors joining the round include Workday Ventures, TIAA Ventures, S Ventures, and Quadrille…
Company Logo Key market opportunities in Finland’s ecommerce sector include value-conscious shopping trends, omnichannel integration boosting efficiency, expanding cross-border ecommerce, and rising sustainability expectations. The market is shaped by competitive pricing, logistics optimization, and evolving consumer behavior, offering strategic growth potential for retailers embracing these areas. Finnish B2C Ecommerce Market Finnish B2C Ecommerce Market ·…
Bicutan, Taguig City — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with key leaders in the Philippine esports and digital innovation sectors, has officially announced a major expansion of ENTER BATTLE ZONE 2026, introducing SALPAKAN (Games of the General) and Vi the Game alongside its flagship Mobile Legends National Tournament – Road to…
After its early successes in piloting generative AI use cases for the rest of the state, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is doubling down on this work and plotting an expanded course for more strategic adoption. Marcie Kahbody, who serves both as the deputy secretary of technology for California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and…
