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ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
Artificial Intelligence

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
EVOS & FKK partner to produce EV chargers for Japan
Cartech

EVOS & FKK partner to produce EV chargers for Japan

EVOS has signed a licensing deal with FKK to produce EV chargers tailored for Japan and Southeast Asia, aiming to meet surging market demand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
FreakOut advances ad tech with Neurons AI partnership
Marketing Technologies

FreakOut advances ad tech with Neurons AI partnership

FreakOut has teamed up with Neurons to enhance digital advertising in Asia, integrating predictive AI to improve ad effectiveness and consumer engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Data Protection

Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection
Digitalisation

IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection

On International Women's Day 2025, empowerment for female coders hinges on cultural change and community support to combat tech's male-dominated landscape.

By Seok Ling Wong • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore
Platform-as-a-Service

AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore

AdZ Basket has launched its innovative AI-powered advertising platform, AdZ Basket OOH, in Singapore, merging Out-of-Home and digital ads for enhanced campaign effectiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity

Malaysia aims to become a high-tech hub, targeting a 25.5% digital economy contribution to GDP by 2025, bolstered by AI and cybersecurity investments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
CFOs in Southeast Asia prioritise revenue growth for 2025
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs in Southeast Asia prioritise revenue growth for 2025

A recent Deloitte study reveals that 82% of Southeast Asian CFOs prioritise revenue growth over cost control and financial performance amid economic uncertainty.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
BDx leads AI-driven sustainable data centre innovation
Artificial Intelligence

BDx leads AI-driven sustainable data centre innovation

As artificial intelligence accelerates in Southeast Asia, demand surges for energy-efficient data centres, spotlighting BDx's sustainable innovations under CEO Mayank Srivastava.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity
Ransomware

Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity

Georg Chmiel, Chairman of Chmiel Global Advisory, has highlighted AI and cybersecurity as vital to Malaysia's digital economy, projected to hit 25.5% of GDP by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Malaysia invests in AI & cybersecurity for digital growth
Digital Transformation

Malaysia invests in AI & cybersecurity for digital growth

Malaysia is emerging as a digital economy leader in Southeast Asia, with investments in AI and cybersecurity expected to boost its GDP contribution to 25.5% by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Honeywell to launch Centre of Excellence for AI in Singapore
Internet of Things

Honeywell to launch Centre of Excellence for AI in Singapore

Honeywell is set to launch a Centre of Excellence in Singapore to deploy AI and machine learning, aiding decarbonisation efforts in Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024
Malware

Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

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Hitachi Vantara unveils AI-ready infrastructure for diverse sectors
Storage

Hitachi Vantara unveils AI-ready infrastructure for diverse sectors

Hitachi Vantara has launched the Hitachi iQ M Series, a modular AI-ready infrastructure solution promising to optimise costs and boost efficiency in AI workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region
Artificial Intelligence

Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region

Intel has appointed George Chacko as General Manager for Sales, Marketing, and Communications in the SEANZ region, based in Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Digital Transformation

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market

Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific
Data Analytics

Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific

Simon Davies has been appointed as President of SAP Asia Pacific, taking charge of strategic oversight across 78 offices and over 31,000 employees in the region.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025

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