OpenAI adds plugin extensions across ChatGPT & Codex
12 minutes agoDevelopers can now build apps into ChatGPT and Codex, with OpenAI opening the door to sidebar tools, panels and file viewers.
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Singapore shoppers embrace AI but baulk at checkout
AI shopping is already mainstream in Singapore, but only 29% of consumers are willing to let it complete a purchase for them.
StraitsX to launch SGD stablecoin on Monad blockchain
Users on Monad could gain access to the first native Singapore dollar stablecoin, while StraitsX expands into payments and settlement use cases.
DeeMoney picks SEON for real-time remittance checks
Near-instant screening could speed payouts for DeeMoney customers sending and receiving funds across Thailand's remittance network.
KYBIX launches business identity platform for banks
Banks could cut repeated compliance checks as KYBIX rolls out reusable business identity data backed by Euroclear and Liminal.
Gkash wins direct access to Malaysia payment rails
Merchants could see simpler and more reliable QR, debit and online payments as Gkash removes an intermediary link to Malaysia's main rails.
Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand
Thai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.
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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.
Wed, 26th Aug 2026
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
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Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
Unverified AI outputs can quietly drive failed deliveries, compliance noise and customer-record errors across Asia Pacific businesses.
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The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.
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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol as cheaper coding model
Priced at one-fifth of GPT-6 Astra, the new model is aimed at developers and businesses seeking cheaper coding and automation tools.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Space for team collaboration
Teams can now share projects and documents in ChatGPT, as OpenAI pushes the service deeper into everyday office workflows.
Agoda finds AI agents spreading across SEA software teams
Wider use of AI agents is lifting developer productivity in Southeast Asia, but most teams still require human checks before production.
Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users
Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.
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Abbyy names Paula Sanders Chief Customer Experience Officer
The restructure aims to cut handoffs between sales, support and implementation as software buyers demand clearer ownership after purchase.
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Certinia expands Veda AI for professional services
Only 20% of services and IT leaders say AI beat expectations, prompting Certinia to add 14 agents to target clearer returns.
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Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Existing customers get the AI tool at no extra cost for now, as Avalara targets gaps in tax workflows and audit readiness.
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Avalara named Leader in IDC MarketScape e-invoicing
Businesses facing fast-changing e-invoicing rules may gain a simpler route to compliance as Avalara's single API lets them activate mandates by configuration.
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