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Paydibs, AltPayNet link Malaysia, Philippines payments
Fintech

Paydibs, AltPayNet link Malaysia, Philippines payments

Paydibs and AltPayNet link Malaysia-Philippines payment rails, starting with Social Security contributions for Filipinos in Malaysia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Will AI companions change how we think about pets?
Data Protection

Will AI companions change how we think about pets?

AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Firewalls

Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Ireland unveils strict new rules for data centre power use
Hyperscale

Ireland unveils strict new rules for data centre power use

Ireland ends its data centre freeze with strict rules tying new projects to onsite power, renewables and a shift beyond Dublin's grid limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push
IoT Security

ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push

ITSEC Asia boss Patrick Dannacher wins APAC CEO of the Year for steering an AI-led cyber platform shift and regional security expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Older Asia-Pacific founders chase unicorn valuations
Risk & Compliance

Older Asia-Pacific founders chase unicorn valuations

Asia-Pacific startup founders are growing older but no less ambitious, with most over 45 and four in ten still chasing unicorn valuations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK
Digital Transformation

SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK

SMEs prioritise AI and face-to-face meetings, but US firms outpace UK peers on dedicated staff and appetite for external AI advice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
UK finance jobs surge, led by tech & fintech roles
Digital Transformation

UK finance jobs surge, led by tech & fintech roles

UK finance jobs jumped 13% in 2025 as tech and fintech hiring surged, with London tightening its grip and banking still leading the field.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI reshapes data privacy as firms shift to real-time defence
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes data privacy as firms shift to real-time defence

AI-driven cloud adoption is forcing firms to swap static privacy checklists for continuous, real-time defence of sensitive data flows.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
Gaming

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
UK tech leaders embrace risk, private equity & global growth
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders embrace risk, private equity & global growth

UK tech, IT and telecoms leaders grow bolder on risk, eye private equity backing and global expansion despite rising cost pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
India budget boosts tech, data centres & MSME support
Gaming

India budget boosts tech, data centres & MSME support

India's Union Budget backs tech infrastructure, data centres and MSMEs, signalling policy continuity and long-term digital growth plans.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO
Fintech

Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO

Fintech investor Brian Collins has been appointed CEO of Enterprize Tasmania as it ramps up support for the state's growing startup scene.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Infosecurity Europe unveils new Cyber Startup Programme
Cybersecurity

Infosecurity Europe unveils new Cyber Startup Programme

Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a Cyber Startup Programmeme at ExCeL London, adding a startup zone, founder track and pitch award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge
Data Protection

Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge

Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.

By Christine Low • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
TeamSystem buys Spain's AIG Classic in e‑invoicing push
Digital Transformation

TeamSystem buys Spain's AIG Classic in e‑invoicing push

TeamSystem buys Spain's AIG Classic to deepen its SME software reach and tap looming mandatory e‑invoicing rules across the country.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
MPs launch data centres group to balance growth & net zero
Hyperscale

MPs launch data centres group to balance growth & net zero

Cross-party MPs form a data centres group to probe growth, planning and energy use while safeguarding communities and the UK's net zero goals.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026