AWS Glue 6.0 cuts prices 30% with Iceberg v3 support
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Asian stories
DBS & IBF partner on AI skills & jobs in Singapore
Singapore banks face faster job changes as DBS and IBF roll out AI training, reskilling and youth pathways for workers.
Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors
Stronger leasing and higher occupancy in Jakarta's offices, malls and warehouses signal a broad property recovery despite cautious pricing.
DP World opens Johor warehouse in Southeast Asia push
The new site gives manufacturers and retailers extra cross-border storage capacity near Singapore as DP World expands its Southeast Asia network.
Rockwell Automation spotlights Thailand manufacturing trends
Manufacturers are weighing digitalisation, AI and cybersecurity as Thailand's factories face labour shortages, cost pressure and tighter sustainability goals.
Malaysia AI adoption rises to 38% as AWS flags gaps
Nearly a million Malaysian firms took up AI in the past year, but most are still using basic tools rather than scaling them.
Ripple partners Jeonbuk Bank on cross-border remittances
South Korean businesses could see faster overseas payments as Jeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple Payments, cutting delays and fees on remittances.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
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
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Mon, 11th May 2026
Expert Opinions
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Cross-border checkout has a data quality problem
Poor data at checkout is fuelling cost surprises, missed deliveries and fraud fears that are turning many cross-border shoppers away.
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The AI arms race will be won by companies that stop forcing it
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6 Pillars of data quality and strategies for improving your data
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Latest News
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Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads
Enterprises in Asia-Pacific are moving AI from trials to production, driving demand for low-latency, distributed computing closer to users and data.
Giesecke+Devrient adds colours to ceramic payment cards
Banks can now use coloured ceramic cards to woo affluent customers as Giesecke+Devrient widens a premium product long dominated by black.
Aleph to hold seventh Stanford GSB AI executive course
The five-day invitation-only course will gather senior leaders from more than 130 markets as Stanford GSB studies AI, management and growth.
Adobe expands Firefly with new audio creation tools
Creators can now generate licensed music, voiceovers and sound effects in Firefly, as Adobe seeks to keep more production inside one workflow.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
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
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Supply chain leaders are under pressure as Blue Yonder's survey finds sustainability slipping down priorities despite mounting climate and inflation risks.
This month
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.
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