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Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth
Crypto

Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth

Ant International wins over global merchants with AI-led payments tools as Asia's fragmented wallets and schemes lure overseas retailers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Wearables

Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars

Banma and Alipay bring voice-led in-car payments to smart cockpits, with drivers able to book tickets, hotels and food hands free.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Nestlé & Lazada trial AI shopping tools in Southeast Asia
Customer Experience

Nestlé & Lazada trial AI shopping tools in Southeast Asia

Nestlé and Lazada roll out AI shopping tools across five Southeast Asian markets, testing conversational product support for parents buying nutrition items.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Emtek expands Google Cloud AI tools for media production
Gaming

Emtek expands Google Cloud AI tools for media production

Emtek widens Google Cloud generative AI rollout across media arm after VidioGen cut animation costs and time on New Keluarga Somat.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
FairPrice to roll out smart carts across Singapore stores
Smart Cities

FairPrice to roll out smart carts across Singapore stores

FairPrice Group to deploy smart carts, digital price cards and AI tools across 48 stores as its Singapore retail overhaul scales up by end-2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia
Data Protection

Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia

Google Cloud backs Southeast Asian businesses with a new AI agent system, fresh chips, security tools and Workspace features for enterprise use.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta
Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta

Rockwell Automation draws nearly 400 industry leaders in Jakarta as manufacturers weigh AI, analytics and digital tools to lift efficiency and resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Salmon secures USD $100 million for Philippines expansion
Fintech

Salmon secures USD $100 million for Philippines expansion

Salmon backs Philippine consumer finance push with USD $60 million equity round and USD $40 million bond issue as it scales lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Matsui Securities adopts Broadridge's JASDEC Processing Solution on SaaS platform
Software-as-a-Service

Matsui Securities adopts Broadridge's JASDEC Processing Solution on SaaS platform

Matsui Securities turns to Broadridge software to automate lending workflows, as Japan's JASDEC changes push firms towards faster post-trade processing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AEON360 teams with Google Cloud on AI shopping push
Digital Transformation

AEON360 teams with Google Cloud on AI shopping push

AEON360 and Google Cloud to launch AI shopping system in Malaysia, with plans to spread across Southeast Asia and add in-store, finance and loyalty tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping
Supply Chain

QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping

QBE Asia warns of weather, labour, cyber and cargo fire pressures as marine insurers face a more fragmented risk landscape.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
PSA Singapore adopts Motorola radio system for Tuas Port
Digital Transformation

PSA Singapore adopts Motorola radio system for Tuas Port

PSA Singapore expands Motorola's TETRA radio network for Tuas Mega Port as the USD $20 billion project gears up to become the world's largest terminal.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook
Supply Chain

Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook

Taiwan-based Zyxel gains a place among just five communications equipment firms in S&P Global's 2026 Sustainability Yearbook after strong ESG scores.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Teads & PHD drive 70 Audi Singapore dealership leads
Digital Transformation

Teads & PHD drive 70 Audi Singapore dealership leads

Teads and PHD Singapore helped Audi Singapore generate 70 qualified dealership leads, with AI-led targeting and premium inventory cutting costs below benchmark.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
Wearables

Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Crypto

EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins

EX.IO and Payment Asia launch stablecoin push in Hong Kong, targeting merchant payments, custody and trading as the city's regime opens up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
123RF launches Sphere AI platform for Malaysian marketers
Digital Transformation

123RF launches Sphere AI platform for Malaysian marketers

123RF debuts Sphere AI platform to streamline marketing workflows for Malaysian businesses, taking aim at tool overload and fragmented creative processes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers
Wearables

Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

French sensor maker Nanomade to showcase force-touch tech on finished metal and glass devices as it courts Taiwanese OEMs and brands.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access
Firewalls

Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access

Keeper Security has upgraded KeeperPAM with remote browser isolation, multi-tab support and AI session monitoring to better secure web-based privileged access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month