Global Stories

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Researchers link Android banking trojan to Cambodia scam compound, exposing a malware-for-hire network impersonating banks and agencies across 21 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Minor Hotels unveils global AI platform with Google

Minor Hotels teams up with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte on an AI-led data platform to sharpen guest service across 640 properties.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026

Ecommerce in 2026: AI shoppers, social sales and returns pressure push retailers to rethink data, compliance and cross-border growth.

By Bobby Joseph • 7 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

Nava raises USD $22 million to expand AI cloud in Asia

Nava secures USD $22 million from Greenoaks and backers to grow its AI cloud platform, with Singapore now its regional base.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

8B & PayU link UPI to Central Asia travel payments

8B and PayU team up to let Indian travellers use UPI across Central Asia, as rising visitor numbers fuel cross-border payment demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has named OpenAI's Abu Dhabi Stargate campus as a possible target, sharpening fears over Gulf AI infrastructure amid rising tensions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

DataCentre infrastructure

Firmus wins USD $505 million AI infrastructure boost

Firmus secures USD $505 million from Coatue and NVIDIA backers to expand energy-efficient AI factories across Australia and Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales

Akamai taps Fiona Zhang for expanded Asia Pacific and Japan role as it pushes channel-led growth and deepens partner ties.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Virtualisation

Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing

Rafay Systems has unveiled Token Factory, a platform for GPU operators and sovereign cloud providers to price, meter and control AI access by token use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Phishing

China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast

China-linked TA416 returns to spying on European diplomats and later expands attacks to Middle Eastern government targets after Iran conflict.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Recruitment

Vistar Media expands Singapore team with three hires

Vistar Media boosts Singapore presence with three senior hires as rising demand for programmatic digital out-of-home advertising drives regional expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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