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SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals
Agricultural Technology

SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals

A new Deloitte study says wider use of Earth observation data could add GBP £491 billion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds

Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities
Hybrid Cloud

Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities

Fewer than 1 in 20 governments have made major investment, even as concerns over resilience and security push sovereign AI up the agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
eSIM use surges as travellers favour digital connectivity
Digital Transformation

eSIM use surges as travellers favour digital connectivity

More travellers are avoiding roaming fees by activating eSIMs before departure, with half now using them for overseas trips, Ubigi said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
L'Oréal opens 2026 Big Bang beauty tech applications
Data Analytics

L'Oréal opens 2026 Big Bang beauty tech applications

Startups across 35 markets can win funded pilots with L'Oréal as beauty brands seek AI, creator and circular-economy tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments
Crypto

OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments

Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
Network Infrastructure

Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use

Nearly half of larger Asia Pacific firms have deployed AI PCs, while 95% expect workstations to be vital for AI work within two years.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Gigs partners with ShopBack to launch travel eSIM in Asia-Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

Gigs partners with ShopBack to launch travel eSIM in Asia-Pacific

Travel customers in seven markets can now buy and manage eSIM data inside the ShopBack app, avoiding roaming charges and extra sign-ups.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cora Capital closes C$3.5 million financing for Tiger merger
Fintech

Cora Capital closes C$3.5 million financing for Tiger merger

The deal advances Tiger Financial's route to a Canadian listing, after Cora Capital raised C$3.5 million to fund the merger process.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Ecommpay expands BridgerPay partnership across Asia
Crypto

Ecommpay expands BridgerPay partnership across Asia

Merchants in the UK, EU and South East Asia will gain broader local payment options as the six-year tie-up adds Ecommpay services via BridgerPay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board
Supply Chain

Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board

Audit committees now want earlier, clearer updates from finance chiefs as volatility makes late reporting a bigger governance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029

Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur
Data centers

NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian site is part of AUD $1 billion of investment and gives NEXTDC a base for AI and cloud customers across Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel
Data Protection

Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel

A narrow window for investment, jobs and skills could decide whether Malaysia becomes a Southeast Asian AI hub by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Equinix to build USD $190 million Kuala Lumpur data centre
Hyperscale

Equinix to build USD $190 million Kuala Lumpur data centre

Malaysia's push to attract AI investment is set to gain more capacity, with the new site due to add more than 2,200 cabinets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia
Hyperscale

OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia

The Kuala Lumpur hub will give Southeast Asian customers round-the-clock technical support as OceanBase pushes to win more regulated finance clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AirTrunk to invest MYR12 billion in Johor data centres
Hyperscale

AirTrunk to invest MYR12 billion in Johor data centres

The expansion will add more than 280MW in Johor, as surging cloud and AI demand pushes Malaysia deeper into Southeast Asia’s data centre race.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month