Wang Feng, with his aim to bring FIIL to global heights, has launched itself on Kickstarter in December, taking pre-orders for the Carat Pro, a set of wireless headphones that are equipped with some sporty features.

IdeaSpace formally launches its annual Philippine Startup Competition for the 5th time in 2017, now accepting innovative technology ideas.

Japanese-listed corporate Outsource Inc has acquired the full stake in German temporary work recruitment agency Orizon Holdings for US$85.2 million.

Airbnb Inc authorised the sale of an additional US$153 million in equity, bringing the size of its current fundraising effort to about US$1 billion.

Garena Interactive Holding Ltd., a Singapore-based unicorn is reportedly going ahead with an initial public offering in the United States that may raise US$1 billion, according to Wall Street Journal.

EVISU Group Limited, a Japanese high-end denim brand, has announced today that it has bought back the retail and franchise rights for the Chinese market at a price tag of US$40 million.

A startup firm in Japan, ALE that aims to paint the sky with artificial meteors and shooting stars through a project called Sky Canvas is now a step closer with US$ 6 million funding to launch its project in 2018.

The Australian government has selected three venture capital (VC) fund managers, namely Brandon Capital Partners, OneVentures Management and BioScience Managers to manage its A$500 million (about US$375 million) Biomedical Translation Fund which is aimed to support life sciences sectors.

Warburg Pincus-backed integrated business park and suburban office operator - D&J Industrial Property Investment Ltd has launched a RMB10 billion (about US$1.45 billion) fund with AVIC Trust to invest in China's industrial infrastructure.

Dronomy's drone-based solution that helps construction companies enhance their site management and project control by building knowledge into their projects succeed in securing an undisclosed investment led by Mitsui Fudosan's 31VENTURES.