Circle buys Tazapay to boost cross-border payments
The deal would widen Circle's reach in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, adding Tazapay's network of more than 60 partners and 100 payout rails.
Singapore firms expect autonomous AI within a year
Pressure is mounting on Singapore companies to overhaul systems and controls, as 70% expect rivals to use autonomous AI for key work within a year.
OpenAI launches Images 2.5 with faster editing tools
New editing controls aim to help ChatGPT users and businesses make faster, more consistent image changes without rebuilding pictures from scratch.
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.
HPE deepens Oracle tie-up on AI data centre networking
The multi-year rollout aims to ease bandwidth and latency bottlenecks as Oracle scales GPU-heavy cloud clusters across its global AI estate.
Juspay expands Wego partnership to boost travel payments
Travellers across the Middle East could see fewer failed bookings as Wego adds local payment options through a wider Juspay tie-up.
Telkominfra & Transcelestial deploy laser links in Indonesia
Pressure is mounting on operators to add 5G sites faster, and the tie-up offers a fibre-like route around delays in Indonesia.
Ant open-sources finance AI model for research workflows
Hong Kong children hold HK$4.1 billion outside banks
Singapore marketers say trust beats ad spend for Gen Z
DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand in Japan
Taiwan Excellence showcases medtech at Singapore fair
Revolut names Singapore advisory board to aid Asia push
The fintech group is adding local oversight as it seeks to build trust with regulators and expand in Singapore and across Asia.
QuikBot names Howie Lau as Board Adviser for strategy
The Singapore startup is seeking stronger public-sector and industry links as it pushes its autonomous delivery software into buildings and logistics.
UC Berkeley SkyDeck names Cole Harry Japan Program Manager
The expansion will deepen Berkeley's ties with Japanese universities and government bodies as it scales bootcamps and founder exchange programmes.
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.