What’s New Today: Vietnam has launched a National Center to support chip prototyping, offering tools, training, and global collaboration to grow its semiconductor industry.
Fast-Track Insights: Chennai-based payments company Mylapay has raised $1 million ahead of its Series A round to expand products, partner with more banks, and enter new global markets.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today, from Vietnam’s chip push to fresh funding in India’s fintech space.
Vietnam has started a National Center to help with making test versions of computer chips. The center will give tools, services, and training to local chip designers. It will help grow Vietnam’s chip industry and work with global partners. The government says this move will make the tech industry stronger, support businesses, and boost the country’s role in the world.
Mylapay, a payments tech company in Chennai, raised $1 million as part of its ongoing funding before a planned Series A round. The money will help it build stronger payment systems, add new products, work with more banks, and grow into the Middle East, Africa and the United States. Its platform aims to support fast, compliant payments for banks.
Many new college grads find it hard to get entry-level work because AI and a slow job market are cutting those jobs. As a result, more students choose to go to graduate school. Some fields like counseling, law, and career advising are expected to have good job chances. Graduate degrees can also help delay loan payments and lead to higher pay later.
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India’s financial agency has made new rules for crypto exchanges to check users better before they can join. Users must now take live selfies and share their location. Exchanges must also verify bank accounts and collect more ID and contact details. These changes aim to stop fraud and money-laundering but make joining crypto platforms harder.