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Equinix to build USD $190 million Kuala Lumpur data centre
Hyperscale

Equinix to build USD $190 million Kuala Lumpur data centre

Malaysia's push to attract AI investment is set to gain more capacity, with the new site due to add more than 2,200 cabinets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Iron Mountain backs Jurong Island as digital-energy hub
Smart Cities

Iron Mountain backs Jurong Island as digital-energy hub

Singapore's limited land and rising AI power demand are pushing policymakers to rethink Jurong Island's role in digital infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
TP AI debt recovery matches human satisfaction in Asia
Digital Transformation

TP AI debt recovery matches human satisfaction in Asia

Banks in Asia are turning to AI collections tools as rising loan stress puts pressure on recovery rates and customer trust.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
EY Singapore wins data protection & cyber trust marks
Data Protection

EY Singapore wins data protection & cyber trust marks

The certifications bolster EY's appeal to clients handling sensitive data and regulated work as Singapore tightens digital trust standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Singapore employers face tech hiring gaps amid AI skills
Data Analytics

Singapore employers face tech hiring gaps amid AI skills

Singapore employers struggle to fill data and AI roles as 95% report tech hiring challenges and upskilling costs bite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Singapore World Cup viewing shifts to more screens
Marketing Technologies

Singapore World Cup viewing shifts to more screens

Advertisers face a more fragmented audience, as 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing in Singapore is set to split across mobile, laptops and TV.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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L'Oréal opens 2026 Big Bang beauty tech applications
Data Analytics

L'Oréal opens 2026 Big Bang beauty tech applications

Startups across 35 markets can win funded pilots with L'Oréal as beauty brands seek AI, creator and circular-economy tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Middlebank Consulting Group appoints Mark Hopkins as Associate
Digital Transformation

Middlebank Consulting Group appoints Mark Hopkins as Associate

The consultancy is betting on growing demand for better use of planning software as companies seek tighter inventory control and more reliable forecasting.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cushman & Wakefield appoints Leon Ikeda for Asia Pacific
Data centers

Cushman & Wakefield appoints Leon Ikeda for Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific data centre deals are getting harder to execute as power and site constraints tighten, boosting demand for specialist advice.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Consumer use of generative AI rises to 73%, survey finds
Data Analytics

Consumer use of generative AI rises to 73%, survey finds

Worries over accuracy and human skills are tempering the rapid rise in personal use of generative AI, despite wider adoption across five markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams
Manufacturing

Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams

Researchers could cut the time and cost of early quantum experiments as Haiqu's new platform already runs on current hardware.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Ondo, Morgan, Mastercard & Ripple test tokenised Treasury
Fintech

Ondo, Morgan, Mastercard & Ripple test tokenised Treasury

The pilot suggests tokenised Treasury redemptions could settle across borders in seconds, bypassing traditional banking cut-off windows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments
Crypto

OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments

Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
Fintech

Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership

ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • Last week
Yuno & Triple-A add stablecoin payments for merchants
Gaming

Yuno & Triple-A add stablecoin payments for merchants

Merchants can now add regulated stablecoin checkout through Yuno’s single integration, cutting setup work and easing cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Data Protection

Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom

Digital identity is helping APAC fintechs cut fraud, speed onboarding and expand access for millions of unbanked users across the region.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last week
AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Data Protection

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds

A widening visibility gap is leaving organisations exposed, with AI now involved in 83 per cent of reported breaches, Gigamon found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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