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Ant International unveils Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit for fintech AI
Fintech

Ant International unveils Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit for fintech AI

Ant International has launched the Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit, an AI platform to help fintech firms and super apps develop AI-driven financial services in Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport
Digital Transformation

Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport

Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Sat, 24th May 2025
Adjust launches AI-driven Growth Copilot for app marketers
Data Analytics

Adjust launches AI-driven Growth Copilot for app marketers

Adjust launches Growth Copilot, an AI-powered tool that helps app marketers quickly access insights and improve efficiency without complex data skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias

A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Robotics

ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025

Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Sertis & Andersen Consulting unite to boost global AI reach
Data Analytics

Sertis & Andersen Consulting unite to boost global AI reach

Sertis joins Andersen Consulting, enhancing AI-driven consulting and expanding Andersen's operational footprint in Thailand and Indonesia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia
Generative AI

WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia

WongPartnership and Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Southeast Asia, using CoCounsel to enhance legal research across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
Digital Transformation

Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
SentBe rides the wave of Singapore's foreign resident boom
Fintech

SentBe rides the wave of Singapore's foreign resident boom

SentBe is the first Korean fintech to win Singapore's Cross-border Remittance Licence amid rising demand from growing expatriate communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Alibaba & SAP partner to drive cloud innovation in China & beyond
Digital Transformation

Alibaba & SAP partner to drive cloud innovation in China & beyond

Alibaba Group and SAP have teamed up to boost enterprise innovation in China, with plans to extend their cloud and AI collaboration across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Kazunori Fukuda named Managing Director as Sansan expands in Asia
Digital Transformation

Kazunori Fukuda named Managing Director as Sansan expands in Asia

Kazunori Fukuda has been named MD of Sansan's Thai subsidiary, driving its strategy to expand digital transformation solutions across Southeast Asia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost
Agricultural Technology

Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost

Myriota boosts Southeast Asia satellite IoT expansion with AUD $25m funding to address remote connectivity challenges across agriculture, logistics, and water sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs
Digital Transformation

BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs

Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
DevOps

Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation

Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore
Digital Transformation

BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore

BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
Digital Transformation

Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth

Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
RevisionSuccess & Chulalongkorn University target AI-led learning
Digital Transformation

RevisionSuccess & Chulalongkorn University target AI-led learning

RevisionSuccess and Chulalongkorn University are teaming up to expand AI-driven adaptive learning across Thailand, enhancing education for all students.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025