Levanta raises USD $22 million in Volition-led round
about 13 hours agoThe cash will fund expansion to more marketplaces as the Seattle-based platform targets creator-led sales beyond Amazon, Walmart and Shopify.
Asian stories
Asian corporates embrace AI & embedded FX services
Asian firms want faster FX hedging, but weak bank API links could slow automation in treasury systems despite rising AI adoption.
ShardLab joins StoreHub in payments & rewards push
The tie-up gives both firms access to more than 20,000 merchant sites as they test new payments and rewards products across Asia.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia shopping app growth
Rising acquisition costs are pushing shopping app marketers to lean more on paid channels as Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia outpace global growth.
Manitowoc lifts Potain crane output in China factory
Higher crane output at Manitowoc's Zhangjiagang plant is helping Potain meet faster-growing demand in the Middle East and Asia.
Snowflake & Mandai launch Animal 360 for animal care
Keepers and vets at Mandai Wildlife Reserve can now query 600,000 records in seconds, cutting time spent piecing together animal histories.
Sooho.io & Partior link up on cross-border payments
Korean banks could cut costs and delays on overseas transfers as the firms connect domestic payment infrastructure to live settlement rails.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
3 days ago
Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.
Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Expert Opinions
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How AI is modernising maritime procurement
Shipping firms in Asia Pacific are using AI to cut procurement errors, speed compliance checks and improve emissions tracking, an Achilles survey found.
about 13 hours ago
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Slow financial systems can drain founders' time and cash, as hidden FX fees and compliance gaps emerge before growth plans do.
about 24 hours ago
What reCommerce data can tell us about consumer demands
Sales data from a Korean reCommerce platform show cultural moments can revive long-discontinued items and expose demand before retail catches up.
1 day ago
Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
2 days ago
Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight
3 days ago
Cross-border checkout has a data quality problem
5 days ago
The AI arms race will be won by companies that stop forcing it
9 days ago
Latest News
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Infobip WhatsApp assistant cuts Overseas Express queries
Routine parcel-status checks are shifting to WhatsApp, easing pressure on support teams as Overseas Express cuts enquiries by more than 60%.
Zitcha launches Snapchat integration with Officeworks
The deal lets retailers target younger shoppers on Snapchat and tie ad spend to sales, as Officeworks tests offsite retail media.
Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.
LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances
The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Gartner: firms shift growth to monetisation & platforms
Large firms are increasingly squeezing more revenue from existing assets as product innovation loses edge to copycat rivals and tighter capital scrutiny.
Yesterday
Certinia study finds integration key to AI success
Organisations with fully integrated systems were far more likely to see AI deliver profits, expansion and better forecasts, a global study found.
3 days ago
Infosys Aster named leader in Everest Group marketing
Demand for integrated marketing services is rising as enterprises seek measurable AI returns, with Infosys among 29 providers rated by Everest Group.
Last week
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.
This month