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CleanTechnica

New Zealand Electric Vehicle Market Rises from the Depths! (CHARTS)

Once touted as a possible “Norway of the Pacific,” New Zealand’s electric vehicle transition was stopped in its tracks by a change of government. The new conservative government reversed the generous tax incentives for EVs and brought in a road user charge. EV sales plummeted. Sounds like another country we ... [continued] The post New Zealand Electric Vehicle Market Rises from the Depths! (CHARTS) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

David Waterworth7 August 2026

YourStory

Jammu & Kashmir's startup reckoning: What the next chapter demands

Jammu and Kashmir has laid the groundwork for startups. Here's what the region needs next to attract investment, scale innovation and create jobs.

7 August 2026

ScienceDaily

Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant

Several enormous Megalodon vertebrae thought to have been destroyed in 1989 were found sitting unnoticed on a museum shelf. Their analysis strengthens evidence that the giant shark could exceed 24 meters (79 feet) in length and live for nearly a century. Researchers also estimate that its newborns may have measured an astonishing 3.6 meters (12 feet).

7 August 2026

SmartCompany

Firmus raises $2.85 billion in latest blockbuster funding for AI infrastructure

The total raised by the Singapore-based business, with a Sydney headquarters, now tops US$3 billion (A$4.25bn) in just 12 months. The post Firmus raises $2.85 billion in latest blockbuster funding for AI infrastructure appeared first on SmartCompany.

Simon Thomsen7 August 2026

Fintech News Singapore

Aspire Taps Flagright for AI-Driven Financial Crime Compliance

Aspire has tapped Flagright to strengthen financial crime compliance across its business finance platform. The Singapore-headquartered fintech, which serves more than 50,000 businesses, will use Flagright’s technology to bring several compliance functions into a more integrated operating environment. The platform will support configurable anti-money laundering controls, user and transaction screening, risk-based reviews, quality assurance, simulation [...] The post Aspire Taps Flagright for AI-D

Fintech News Singapore7 August 2026

South China Morning Post

China’s trade surplus narrows in July as exports hold firm in strong tech cycle

China’s exports continued to post solid growth in July, maintaining momentum despite mounting geopolitical and trade headwinds. The country’s exports rose by 23.9 per cent year on year to US$397.85 billion last month, according to Chinese customs data released on Friday. The reading was above a forecast of 22.88 per cent growth from economists polled by financial data provider Wind. China also saw imports grow by 27.5 per cent last month to US$285.35 billion, surpassing projections of 26.67 per.

Sylvia Ma7 August 2026

SmartCompany

Four Aussie startups that raised $2.86 billion this week (sort of)

Four Aussie startups that have raised a massive $2.86 billion, led by Firmus Technologies' blockbuster $2.85 billion funding round. The post Four Aussie startups that raised $2.86 billion this week (sort of) appeared first on SmartCompany.

Eloise Keating7 August 2026

The Conversation AU

Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?

Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasites or disease.

Originally published at The Conversation

Chad Hewitt, Professor and Provost, Lincoln University, New Zealand7 August 2026

Fintech News Singapore

How Can One Card Manage Multiple Currency Wallets?

Tap a multi-currency card in Tokyo, and the payment looks no different from any other card transaction. Behind the tap, however, is a different story as the issuer has to identify the purchase currency, find the matching wallet, decide whether another balance should cover a shortfall and apply foreign exchange where required. The transaction must [...] The post How Can One Card Manage Multiple Currency Wallets? appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

Izzat Najmi Abdullah7 August 2026

CleanTechnica

Waymo Jacks Up Lobbying In Washington, DC

The race is on in the robotaxi industry to get into new markets, build up customer bases, and edge out the competition before they arrive — or at least at these nascent stages when no one is too massive or dominant. I just covered news of Zoox launching paid service ... [continued] The post Waymo Jacks Up Lobbying In Washington, DC appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Zachary Shahan7 August 2026

Startup Daily

AI data centre startup Firmus just raised another $2.85 billion at a whopping $15B valuation

Firmus rockets to $15B as Nvidia, Blackstone and Jane Street bankroll its Australian AI data centre plan, Project Southgate.

Simon Thomsen7 August 2026

SmartCompany

Woolworths, Kogan, Dick Smith marketplaces are also selling low-cost smart glasses

Marketplaces run by Woolworths and Kogan now host third-party smart glasses listings, as Kmart faces scrutiny for its $89 wearable devices. The post Woolworths, Kogan, Dick Smith marketplaces are also selling low-cost smart glasses appeared first on SmartCompany.

David Adams7 August 2026