Author: Monika Walker

With over 100 million cryptocurrency householders and a blockchain market projected to develop exponentially, India stands at a technological crossroads on its 79th Independence Day—will rising utilized sciences like blockchain and artificial intelligence digitise present strategies, or basically rework how India’s 1.4 billion residents work, make investments, and assemble wealth? In a thought-provoking reside dialog, Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory, sat down with Deepak Garg, Founding father of SatoshiWealth and AnywhereJobs, to decode how AI and blockchain may reshape India’s monetary trajectory and kind the nation’s subsequent leap forward.  Garg, a serial entrepreneur and investor, believes India ought…

Amazon Australia has taken a bold step to bolster its position in the increasingly competitive Australian e-commerce market by launching Amazon Haul, a new low-cost shopping platform currently in beta testing. Designed to go head-to-head with fast-growing rivals like Temu and Shein, Amazon Haul aims to provide Australian shoppers with access to a wide range of products, all priced under $25. The platform integrates seamlessly into the existing Amazon shopping app, offering a marketplace-like experience with free delivery on orders over $40, thereby addressing rising consumer price sensitivity amid Australia’s growing cost of living challenges. This article provides a comprehensive overview…

From Seoul’s AI labs to Singapore’s market gateways, discover how Asia’s rising startup hubs are sharing talent, capital, and innovation to build a resilient, borderless tech ecosystem. Asia’s startup world isn’t just growing—it’s working more closely together than ever before.Cities like Seoul (known for smart AI technology), Taipei (great at making computer chips), Ho Chi Minh City (full of new software startups), and Singapore (a place with lots of tech investors) are no longer doing things alone. They’re now sharing ideas, skills, and money across borders. Startups today aren’t building by themselves. And they’re not doing it alone. Governments are jumping in too—signing digital economy agreements, launching regional…

From seamless fintech to e-commerce superapps, Indonesia’s youthful, mobile-first population is transforming the nation into Southeast Asia’s digital powerhouse—driving innovation, growth, and inclusion across the region. 1. Indonesia’s Time in the Digital Spotlight Indonesia is not only large—it’s thriving. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the fourth most populous nation globally, it is entering the global limelight with a digital overhaul that cannot be overlooked. Home to more than 275 million people, with a majority under 30, Indonesia is emerging as one of the globe’s most thrilling digital markets. In the past five years, the nation has transitioned from potential to performance. It has…

Korean AI innovator Wrtn unlocks premium GPT-5 for all users—championing accessibility, fueling consumer AI growth, and redefining Korea’s global role as an AI early adopter. Breaking Barriers with Unlimited GPT-5 On August 8, 2025, Korean AI service platform Wrtn Applied Sciences ignited a pivotal shift in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. The company announced unlimited free access to OpenAI’s latest flagship large language model, GPT-5, removing all cost and usage barriers for its users. By offering GPT-5’s premium features to everyone on its platform—completely free—Wrtn not only levels the playing field for Korean consumers but sets a new…

Discover how investor-friendly policies, dynamic youth, and digital innovation are transforming Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s emerging tech capital, drawing global venture capital in the race for rapid returns and disruptive growth. For many years, Vietnam was known for making and selling things to other countries. Its economy was strong and steady. People saw Vietnam as a good place for factories and stable growth. But now, things are changing, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. This big city is becoming a fun and exciting place for new technology and business ideas. This change is happening because Vietnam has…

Startups across India are pioneering transformative Indic language models, breaking global language barriers, fueling digital inclusion, and reshaping the nation’s AI economy—here’s how homegrown innovation, diverse talent, and government initiatives are accelerating India’s AI revolution. Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future—it’s the front line of innovation worldwide. While global superpowers like the United States and China have long dominated AI research and deployment, a quiet revolution is now underway on the subcontinent. India, home to one-sixth of humanity and a tapestry of over 20 official languages, is rising rapidly as a force in artificial intelligence. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the surge of startups tackling a uniquely Indian…

Lessons from a Tier-2 City SaaS Star—Inside the All-Cash Global Deal Reshaping India’s Startup Ambitions A Milestone for Indian SaaS In July 2025, SocialPilot, an Ahmedabad-based SaaS company, made headlines by achieving something few Indian startups have done—an all-cash exit valued at over ₹400 crore ($50 million), without raising a single rupee in venture capital. Acquired by Sweden’s Group.one, this milestone is more than a corporate deal. It is a validation of a new kind of startup success story in India—bootstrapped, customer-focused, and profitable from the start. Founded in 2014 by Jimit Bagadiya and Tejas Mehta, SocialPilot quietly built a…

Inside Taiwan’s transformation from global chip powerhouse to Asia’s leading force in deep-tech entrepreneurship and scalable startup breakthroughs Taiwan’s Quiet Rise to Innovation Powerhouse Usually, the world’s attention is focused on the flashy giants—Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, maybe even Singapore—when it comes to tech hubs in Asia. But there’s one place quietly gaining ground, building real substance over splash: Taiwan.Everyone knows Taiwan for its semiconductors—TSMC alone has become a global name, often mentioned in the same breath as geopolitical headlines. But there’s a deeper story unfolding here. Beneath that silicon surface, Taiwan is growing into a serious contender in deep tech.…

A Deep Dive into AstrumU’s Ambitious Business Journey, the Obstacles It Faced, and the Lasting Lessons from Its High-Profile Shutdown in the Skills Intelligence Market AstrumU founder Adam Wray. AstrumU’s Shutdown and the Lessons for Startup Dreamers In the fast-paced world of technology startups, new ventures rise with dazzling promise—often backed by bold vision, elite investors, and headlines touting their potential to change the marketplace forever. Few stories capture this ambition, and its hazards, more than AstrumU, the Bellevue-based startup whose mission was to revolutionize how the world understands and values employee abilities. After six years, millions in venture capital, and the hiring of dozens of talent, AstrumU has…