Sustainability targets will now affect pay reviews at Ant International, as the payments firm widens internal accountability beyond financial results.
Banks in Asia are turning to AI collections tools as rising loan stress puts pressure on recovery rates and customer trust.
Singapore employers struggle to fill data and AI roles as 95% report tech hiring challenges and upskilling costs bite.
Thai gamers can now stream Android titles on phones and set-top boxes, as the new service targets TrueID's millions of users.
Advertisers face a more fragmented audience, as 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing in Singapore is set to split across mobile, laptops and TV.
Travellers and small merchants in Indonesia and China can now use domestic e-wallets across both markets, widening QR payment acceptance.
Customers in Southeast Asia can now keep AI data closer to home, as Pinecone adds local residency and lower latency in Singapore.
Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.
In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.
Asian checkout friction is driving global merchants to Ant International as AI-assisted shopping starts reshaping cross-border payments.
Drivers will be able to book tickets and order food by voice as Banma and Alipay bring hands-free payments into connected cars.
Shoppers in three Southeast Asian markets will get AI product help and photo-based prompts as Nestlé and Lazada test conversational buying tools.
The rollout should cut production costs further after VidioGen helped Emtek reduce redevelopment time by 30% on an animated series.
Shoppers at 48 FairPrice outlets will soon be able to scan and pay as they shop, after the supermarket group expands its smart cart rollout.
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now access Google Cloud tools that connect AI agents, data and security, with chip and Workspace upgrades.
Nearly 400 industrial leaders gathered as manufacturers in Indonesia weighed AI, analytics and digital tools to tackle costs and complexity.
Fresh capital will help the fintech widen lending and banking services in the Philippines, where many consumers remain underbanked.
Manual securities lending steps at Matsui will be automated as Japan’s settlement system prepares for JASDEC2025 changes.
Shoppers in Malaysia will gain a single AI-led journey across AEON services as the retailer starts linking buying, payments and rewards with Google Cloud.
Rising storms, labour shortages and cargo fires are increasing costs and disruption for Asian shipping firms, QBE warns.
