PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China
about 1 hour agoThe new link gives US travellers a simpler way to pay in mainland China, where QR code wallets dominate everyday shopping and dining.
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Vietnam's economic corridors reshape property market
Investment is shifting beyond Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as transport links and industrial growth redraw Vietnam's property map.
Workday study finds AI tools add hours of admin in ASEAN
Fragmented AI systems are wiping out productivity gains, with one in five ASEAN workers losing more than seven hours a week to admin.
Ant upgrades AQ for Doctor in China health platform
China's more than five million doctors could gain a single AI workflow, as Ant rolls out upgraded tools for consultations, follow-up care and research.
Lam Research to add 200 jobs in Singapore this year
The hiring push will deepen Singapore's semiconductor skills base as demand for AI-related chipmaking and advanced packaging accelerates.
Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.
Selangor platform tops 100,000 entrepreneurs in boost
The milestone underlines Selangor's push to widen digital support, financing and training for micro-businesses across the state.
AI's future is being split between device and cloud
Rising AI usage is pushing firms to split tasks between devices and cloud services, cutting latency and easing privacy and cost pressures.
Editor Interviews
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Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
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Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.
Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Wed, 27th May 2026
Expert Opinions
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AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
AI is forcing law firms to rethink how junior lawyers learn, with judgement, client exposure and office proximity becoming more important.
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Why AI governance is the key to unlocking APAC's compliance backlog
Backlogs, false positives and rising fines are pushing APAC compliance teams towards AI, but most firms still lack the skills to govern it safely.
about 17 hours ago
Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk
Travel and banking customers could see faster resolutions as enterprises shift AI from answering queries to completing tasks end to end.
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From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a ...
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Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
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Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
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Nvidia & Wall Street launch $500bn AI funding push
The tie-up could unlock financing for AI data centres as demand for computing power outstrips the balance sheets of cloud providers.
Centuria & ResetData expand AI pipeline beyond 250MW
Customer demand is outstripping near-term AI compute capacity as the pair line up power, data halls and GPUs to speed deployments.
Bitget launches USD $300 million crypto trading fund
The exchange is seeking to help quantitative firms and market makers scale strategies as tighter arbitrage returns make capital harder to deploy effectively.
XRP holders keep tokens off exchanges despite losses
Exchange balances have thinned as investors hold XRP at a loss, but weak demand and fading leverage have kept the token near USD $1.
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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Tom Richmond
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Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
Damian Seeto
Gaming Contributor
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Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.
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Data centre power market set to hit USD $70.94bn by 2034
Rising AI and cloud demand is set to push power spending toward USD $70.94 billion by 2034, as operators race to avoid outages.
3 days ago
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Asia Pacific is driving a retail shift as live, social and quick commerce from China spread into shopping habits worldwide.
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Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware private cloud
Private cloud operators may cut hardware costs by a third as Broadcom folds AI-assisted threat prevention and API security into VMware tools.
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