Latin America stories

Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.

The Solera Foundation celebrates a year of advancing women’s leadership in insurance, expanding its global network across Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Cerrion raises USD $18 million to expand its AI platform, aiming to cut manufacturing downtime and boost productivity across US and European factories.

Zinit has raised USD $8 million to expand its AI-driven platform that automates procurement, cutting cycle times by 40% and boosting savings by 30%.

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.

AI has surpassed economic slowdown as the top risk for US business leaders, with 50% citing AI concerns in a survey of mid-market executives.

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

TelCables Europe and euNetworks partner to enhance low-latency digital links across Europe, expanding network reach from 53 cities to intercontinental markets.

Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.

Salesforce and AWS have expanded their partnership to accelerate AI agent adoption, enhancing workflows, data integration, and customer service globally.

Gallagher Security teams up with ISTC to expand its reach and offer tailored security solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

Two Australian startups, Mary Technology and Pluralis Research, join AWS AI Accelerator 2025, receiving up to USD $1m credits to boost generative AI innovations.

São Paulo Subway upgrades to Motorola Solutions’ P25 digital radio, boosting safety and efficiency for three million daily passengers across key lines.

UMusic Hotels adopts Oracle Cloud tech to enhance guest services and streamline operations as it expands music-focused hotels globally, including a Madrid flagship.

FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.

Akamai launches Partner Connect, a unified global programme offering local benefits, simpler engagement, and tailored incentives for diverse partners worldwide.