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Ant Group's AQ app hits 150 million users in China
Wearables

Ant Group's AQ app hits 150 million users in China

Nearly 20 million daily health queries now run through AQ as Ant Group expands the app into weight, sleep and mental wellbeing management.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Yesterday
Singapore law body adds AI tools to LawNet platform
Digital Transformation

Singapore law body adds AI tools to LawNet platform

More than 75 per cent of Singapore lawyers use LawNet, so the AI upgrade is set to shape legal research, sentencing queries and drafting.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Today
Mobinet deploys Plume platform for Mongolian broadband
Network Security

Mobinet deploys Plume platform for Mongolian broadband

Mongolian subscribers will get managed WiFi, security tools and parental controls free as Mobinet broadens its broadband offer beyond speed alone.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
Brewlander AI Irresponsibly wins first Effie Grand Prix
Customer Relationship Management

Brewlander AI Irresponsibly wins first Effie Grand Prix

Singapore's first Effie Grand Prix went to a low-budget beer campaign that lifted spontaneous brand awareness by 32% and sales by 15%.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
Singapore race week lifts hotels, bars & retailers
Data Analytics

Singapore race week lifts hotels, bars & retailers

International visitors drove a race-week spending surge in Singapore, with hotels, bars and shops all posting higher takings and bigger transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Kakao Pay & Bank team with Fireblocks on stablecoins
Crypto

Kakao Pay & Bank team with Fireblocks on stablecoins

South Korea's banks and payments firms are testing stablecoin rails, with Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank assessing local rules before any wider rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars
Payment Technologies

Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars

Chinese visitors to Singapore will now see Amap search results and trip tools backed by the tourism board, as interest in the city-state surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping
Data Analytics

Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping

The deal gives smaller Southeast Asian merchants a simpler route to overseas buyers, with customs, duties and tracking folded into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Yokogawa wins hydrogen ship automation orders from Kawasaki
Supply Chain

Yokogawa wins hydrogen ship automation orders from Kawasaki

The orders tie Yokogawa to Japan's push to build a liquefied hydrogen supply chain, as shipping firms test how to move the fuel at scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Volvo reveals 10 essential checks for used excavator buyers
Fleet Management

Volvo reveals 10 essential checks for used excavator buyers

The guidance could help buyers avoid costly repairs, as undercarriage wear, hydraulic faults and hidden damage can quickly erode savings.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
RevisionSuccess donates AI platform to Thai girls' school
Higher education

RevisionSuccess donates AI platform to Thai girls' school

More than 1,000 disadvantaged girls in Thailand will gain free access to university prep tools as the school cuts teacher workload.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Yesterday
Most shoppers in emerging markets reject global checkout
Fintech

Most shoppers in emerging markets reject global checkout

Local payment options and currency are now a make-or-break factor for online sales in seven emerging markets, dLocal's survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Synopsys, A*STAR team up on chiplet packaging study
High Performance Computing

Synopsys, A*STAR team up on chiplet packaging study

The deal gives Singapore chip firms early access to simulation tools aimed at cutting packaging risk and speeding AI and HPC development.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles
Data Protection

Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles

Nearly 88% of Hong Kong retailers surveyed reported payment fraud in the past year, as expansion abroad brought added costs and compliance strain.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Reap launches Sentry fraud service for card issuers
Fintech

Reap launches Sentry fraud service for card issuers

Card issuers can now outsource fraud checks as losses hit USD $33.41 billion globally last year, easing the need for in-house teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech
Fintech

01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech

Backing for Indonesia's digital payments push gives 01F Group a foothold in a market that could reach USD $1 trillion by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Convera & JustLogin add cross-border payroll payments
Software-as-a-Service

Convera & JustLogin add cross-border payroll payments

Businesses in Southeast Asia can now pay staff in up to 16 currencies from JustLogin, cutting payroll delays and compliance headaches.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hyundai Card & E-Mart turn card data into ready meals
Data Analytics

Hyundai Card & E-Mart turn card data into ready meals

The five dishes have sold more than 140,000 units, showing how spending data can help supermarkets spot restaurants with loyal customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Automaid launches AI hub for agents that keep working
Software-as-a-Service

Automaid launches AI hub for agents that keep working

It targets users who want AI to keep tasks moving across email, Slack and web apps after a chat ends, challenging manual automation tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday