SoftBank, Honda to develop cars that can read driver emotions

The new technology will use SoftBank’s Pepper robot to help drivers with...


Japan’s Rakuten revises definition of ‘spouse’, extends benefits to same-sex partners

It also announced today a host of LGBTQ-friendly initiatives and highlighted the...


G-Startup Worldwide, Kejora Group join forces to bring Indonesian startup to Silicon Valley

The G-Startup Jakarta event gives opportunities for participants to receive...


Grab and Lippo Group team up to launch universal payments platform

The new payments platform to be integrated with the Grab app as mobile wallet...


Treebo Hotels raises US$16.67M in funding, plans to expand its network

The company will use new funds for expansion, marketing, and technology...


Bukalapak CEO receives prestigious award from Indonesian President Joko Widodo

Satyalencana Wira Karya is the highest civilian award constituted to...


Coming Home: Pokémon Go officially launches in Japan

The game returns to its homeland, with the winds of two-weeks worth of...


Lost item smart tags developer Pixie raises US$18.5 million

The Israeli startup has developed Pixie Points – small smart tags that...


Ruangguru welcomes new school year with new appointments, features

Iman Usman is now in charge as Chief Product Officer, while Adamas Belva Syah...


KK Fund launches new fund; welcomes new Partner

Like its first fund, KK Fund II will focus on marketplace, fintech, logistics,...