Asia stories - Page 2
Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030
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Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.
TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Austrian startup TACEO unveils encrypted shared network to run finance, identity and AI workloads without exposing sensitive data.
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.
Zodia Custody, PCP bring credit workflows into custody
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crypto
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defi
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nab
Zodia Custody embeds PCP credit tools so banks can lend and borrow against tokenised assets while keeping collateral in secure custody.
GoTo debuts LogMeIn Partner Network for IT resellers
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saas
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partner programmes
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edr
GoTo launches LogMeIn Partner Network for IT resellers, promising tiered rewards, AI-enhanced tools and expanded support for partners.
NCS links agentic AI to NVIDIA stack for sovereign use
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
NCS integrates its agentic AI platforms with NVIDIA AI Enterprise to deliver sovereign, production-grade AI for regulated sectors across Asia.
EBANX opens Singapore APAC HQ amid surging payment growth
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saas
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gaming
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fintech
EBANX launches Singapore APAC HQ to drive payments innovation and regulation as Total Payment Volume surges 48% and growth shifts beyond Brazil.
Replit raises USD $400m, hits USD $9bn AI valuation
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Replit secures USD $400m funding, lifting its valuation to USD $9bn as it bets on AI coding agents and rapid global expansion.
LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under new RPAA
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risk & compliance
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bnpl
LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under the new Retail Payment Activities Act, bolstering trust in its cross-border remittance services.
Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
Backbase names Didier Van der Coelden CFO for AI push
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Didier Van der Coelden as CFO to steer growth and AI-led banking platform expansion across its global operations.
AI may sound human...but whose values does it reflect?
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llms
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Harvard research finds “human-like” AI mirrors Western liberal values, raising concerns over cultural bias as it spreads worldwide.
Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports
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facebook
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instagram
Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
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malware
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ransomware
Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.
Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
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edutech
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fintech
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payment technologies
Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles
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fintech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6
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digital transformation
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cartech
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it automation
Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.
SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse
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commerce systems
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SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.
Weebit Nano posts record H1 revenue on ReRAM deals
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
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edge computing
Weebit Nano posts record half-year revenue of AUD $5.6 million, boosted by major ReRAM licensing deals and reaffirmed FY26 outlook.