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Tech giants including Google, AWS, and Microsoft plan to invest over USD $2 billion in small modular nuclear reactors by 2026 to boost energy resilience.

Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.

333D reports first profit in over five years with USD $143,777 after-tax, focusing on healthcare and digital asset management growth for 2026.

Advent has agreed to acquire Automic Group, an Australasian investor administration platform, aiming to boost growth and global expansion plans.

Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.

A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.

Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.

Vector Capital will merge AI firms Showpad and Bigtincan under the Showpad brand to create a global AI-driven revenue enablement platform by 2025.

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

Nexxen boosts its Australian TV Intelligence with data from 1.9m VIDAA smart TVs, enhancing ad targeting via AI-powered insights on linear and streaming TV.

Litera invests in Postilize to launch AI-driven tools that help law firms proactively manage client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

Metaforms, a San Francisco AI startup, has raised USD $9 million to enhance market research efficiency with innovative AI automation tools.

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.

Qantas' cyberattack affecting 6 million Australians sparks urgent calls for nationwide investment in stronger digital education and cyber resilience.

Talon.One has raised $135 million to advance its AI-powered loyalty platform, serving over 270 global brands including H&M and Adidas.

Greenhouse plans to invest over AUD $2 million to expand in Australia, doubling its local team and opening a Sydney office to boost its hiring platform services.

Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.