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Lam Research to add 200 jobs in Singapore this year
Semiconductors

Lam Research to add 200 jobs in Singapore this year

The hiring push will deepen Singapore's semiconductor skills base as demand for AI-related chipmaking and advanced packaging accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore

Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Selangor platform tops 100,000 entrepreneurs in boost
Digital Transformation

Selangor platform tops 100,000 entrepreneurs in boost

The milestone underlines Selangor's push to widen digital support, financing and training for micro-businesses across the state.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Critical Manufacturing to show AI MES with ASMPT in Taiwan
Data Analytics

Critical Manufacturing to show AI MES with ASMPT in Taiwan

Chipmakers could gain earlier fault detection as the software links equipment data, analytics and AI to improve yield and quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta
Fintech

Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta

Users in more than 100 countries can now spend USDT or USDC through a virtual Visa card as Cashi begins its public beta.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
ITSEC launches cybersecurity & AI academy in Jakarta
Data Protection

ITSEC launches cybersecurity & AI academy in Jakarta

Indonesia's digital skills gap is fuelling demand for practical cyber and AI training, as firms struggle to hire workers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Matchmade.io claims million-record reconciliation in minutes
Software-as-a-Service

Matchmade.io claims million-record reconciliation in minutes

Finance teams across Southeast Asia could cut reconciliation delays as fragmented payment data makes manual matching slower and riskier.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Zyxel boosts staff Wi-Fi at Maldives Marriott resort
Digital Transformation

Zyxel boosts staff Wi-Fi at Maldives Marriott resort

Staff accommodation across five blocks now has room-level coverage after a redesign overcame metal-panel walls that had weakened the resort's Wi-Fi.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K stabilisation
eCommerce

XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K stabilisation

Steadier footage and quicker sharing are the pitch, as XTU's new model goes on sale with 4K video, AI noise reduction and live streaming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
OSL launches AgentPay for AI agent stablecoin payments
Crypto

OSL launches AgentPay for AI agent stablecoin payments

AI developers can now hook autonomous software into stablecoin rails, as OSL aims to solve settlement for machine-to-machine payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Bettr & Muslim Pro launch Umrah finance in Malaysia
Fintech

Bettr & Muslim Pro launch Umrah finance in Malaysia

Malaysian pilgrims can now spread Umrah costs over 12 to 24 months through a new Shariah-compliant financing option in Muslim Pro.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Omnichannel

China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says

Asia Pacific is driving a retail shift as live, social and quick commerce from China spread into shopping habits worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Scoot uses Qualtrics AI to cut feedback analysis time
Software-as-a-Service

Scoot uses Qualtrics AI to cut feedback analysis time

Passengers can now see booking glitches fixed faster, as Scoot has cut feedback analysis from hours to minutes using Qualtrics AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network
Customer Experience

StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network

The deal gives StarHub more scale in Singapore's mobile market as MyRepublic Mobile 4G users join its 5G base on one network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware private cloud
Private Cloud

Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware private cloud

Private cloud operators may cut hardware costs by a third as Broadcom folds AI-assisted threat prevention and API security into VMware tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NEC & UrbanChain test parking charges when drivers leave
Smart Cities

NEC & UrbanChain test parking charges when drivers leave

Drivers could avoid being billed while circling for spaces as the month-long trial in Fukuoka Prefecture links charges to exiting the car.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City
Fintech

Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City

Bhutan's new digital asset zone has drawn Bitget in, with the exchange seeking approval to set up a local base and licence application.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
ANA builds cloud hub with Equinix, cuts setup time
Network Infrastructure

ANA builds cloud hub with Equinix, cuts setup time

Passenger services and operations at ANA should benefit as network provisioning times fall by about 80%, helping it manage surging data volumes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI traffic surges 30% as Philippines braces for bots
Network Infrastructure

AI traffic surges 30% as Philippines braces for bots

Businesses in the Philippines may face higher costs and slower sites as AI-generated internet traffic rises 30% in five months, Fastly said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week