Digital Economy stories

Creditinfo launches fraud and AML platform in Uganda, targeting rising digital payment risks and bolstering banks' compliance tools.

Malaysia pitches itself as a regional AI hub, but new research shows workplace adoption lags far behind the technology's potential.

Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.

AirTrunk secures a record JP¥191.6bn green loan to refinance and expand its TOK1 hyperscale data centre campus in east Tokyo.

Indosat's SheHacks brings Indonesian women-led AI startups to Vietnam, forging cross-border ties with investors and innovation agencies.

As data demand soars, data centres race to cut carbon, water use and waste, redefining digital growth through sustainability by design.

ACI Connetic for Cards promises unified issuing, acquiring and ATM processing as banks race to modernise card systems and fight fraud.

As digital marketing leans on empathy and nuance, women shoulder unseen emotional labour that powers brands but rarely gets its due.

This International Women's Day, 'Give to Gain' urges leaders to invest in women, champion them in absentia, and unlock collective progress.

As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.

In 2026, women in tech are urged to reclaim narrative power, redefining success on their own terms amid pressures of scale, speed and visibility.

Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.

Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.

Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.

Indosat opens Jakarta Security Command Centre with Cisco and Splunk, offering 24/7 managed cyber defence as AI-driven threats surge.

Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.

SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.

Avalara snaps up Versori to speed AI-driven connector development and scale real-time tax compliance integrations across thousands of systems.

Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.

Women tech leaders are reshaping AI and the workplace, proving diverse leadership is now a core driver of innovation, resilience and growth.