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Nintex & Strateq unite to drive automation in South-East Asia

Last week
Nintex and Strateq partner to deliver tailored automation and orchestration solutions across South-East Asia’s finance, healthcare, and public sectors.
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AI risk now surpasses economic slowdown for US business leaders

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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.
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Malaysia’s AI drive balances tech growth with governance reforms

Last week
Malaysia boosts its AI sector with major infrastructure and partnerships while planning new governance laws to ensure ethical, transparent tech growth.
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Krenovator launches AI platform to streamline global recruitment

Last week
Krenovator launches HastyHire, an AI platform streamlining recruitment with video interviews, bias detection and 70+ language support across global markets.
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Asia Pacific firms lead in AI spending & CEO-led strategies

Last week
Asia Pacific firms are leading global AI investment and CEO-led strategies, outspending North America and Europe and driving rapid AI adoption across industries.
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Philippines data centre alliance forms to boost digital hub status

This month
Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.
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CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth

This month
Taiwan’s CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia’s key markets.
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AI tools widely adopted by Southeast Asia & India developers

This month
A report reveals 95% of Southeast Asia and India developers use AI weekly, boosting productivity yet showing cautious trust and uneven training access.
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Sovereign AI could boost Indonesia’s GDP by USD $140 billion by 2030

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Sovereign AI could add USD $140 billion to Indonesia’s GDP by 2030, driving up to 6.8% annual growth and advancing the nation’s digital economy ambitions.
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Openmarkets to raise USD $50 million for Asia DeFi expansion

Last month
Openmarkets plans to raise USD $50 million to expand its DeFi capabilities and presence across Asia and the US, targeting crypto trading and asset tokenisation.
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CP AXTRA & Cainiao drive digital retail innovation in Southeast Asia

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CP AXTRA and Cainiao partner to advance retail tech in Southeast Asia, boosting efficiency and omnichannel growth with AI and logistics innovations.
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Asia Pacific’s manufacturing boom raises demand for high-tech facilities

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Asia Pacific's manufacturing surge in semiconductors, pharma, and renewables is transforming industrial property needs, demanding high-tech, specialised facilities.
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BBIN & Vault Viper linked to cyber-enabled fraud in Asia

Last month
Research links Asian iGaming firm BBIN and Vault Viper to extensive cyber-enabled fraud and organised crime across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Hitachi Vantara & Supermicro unite to boost AI infrastructure

Last month
Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro partner to enhance AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia, integrating data storage with GPU compute solutions for enterprises.
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Chiang Mai University joins IBM to boost AI, quantum research in ASEAN

Last month
Chiang Mai University joins IBM and National University of Singapore to boost AI and quantum research, tackling regional challenges across ASEAN.
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Why Southeast Asia's advertising growth demands better measurement

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Southeast Asia’s ad growth hinges on better measurement as multi-screen, ad-supported streaming rises, demanding more accurate reach and attribution.
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Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Last month
Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.
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AI-hybrid school pilot sees RevisionSuccess partner with HOG

Last month
RevisionSuccess and HOG International Academy launch Thailand’s first AI-hybrid school pilot, aiming to personalise learning and tackle teacher shortages from 2026.
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Exclusive: Carrier’s Arun Bhatia on powering Asia’s sustainable data centre growth

Last month
Asian data centres innovate cooling, using seawater and AI-driven tech, to boost sustainability amid rising digital demand and strict regulations.
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Gorilla unveils quantum-safe SD-WAN to boost global security

Last month
Gorilla Technology launches quantum-safe SD-WAN with hybrid key exchange, enhancing security for AI platforms and sovereign clouds worldwide.