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FedEx launches new Asia routes to boost trade & cut delivery times
Agricultural Technology

FedEx launches new Asia routes to boost trade & cut delivery times

FedEx has launched new weekly air routes linking South Korea, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan to speed up deliveries and boost regional trade efficiency across Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia
Smart Cities

RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia

RushOwl has raised USD $10 million to expand its AI-driven ride-sharing platform across Asia, targeting markets including the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Global Stories

South Korea stories

Asia Pacific firms lead in AI spending & CEO-led strategies
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific firms lead in AI spending & CEO-led strategies

Asia Pacific firms are leading global AI investment and CEO-led strategies, outspending North America and Europe and driving rapid AI adoption across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Google warns of AI misuse in new GTIG threat report
Malware

Google warns of AI misuse in new GTIG threat report

Google's threat team warns that hackers are now using AI to create self-modifying malware and evade defences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026
Phishing

Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Asia Pacific's manufacturing boom raises demand for high-tech facilities
Robotics

Asia Pacific's manufacturing boom raises demand for high-tech facilities

Asia Pacific's manufacturing surge in semiconductors, pharma, and renewables is transforming industrial property needs, demanding high-tech, specialised facilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
Artificial Intelligence

AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cropster acquires Firescope to expand reach in Asian coffee market
Data Analytics

Cropster acquires Firescope to expand reach in Asian coffee market

Cropster has acquired South Korea-based Firescope to expand in Asia, supporting 3,000+ roasters and enhancing its global coffee supply platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges
JLL

Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges

Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Moscow Startup Summit offers RUB ₽1.2 billion to tech innovators
Generative AI

Moscow Startup Summit offers RUB ₽1.2 billion to tech innovators

Startups at the Moscow Startup Summit secured investment offers exceeding RUB ₽1.2 billion, showcasing AI and deeptech innovations from 42 countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
ENGIE Refrigeration secures key data centre deals in Asia, Europe
DataCentre infrastructure

ENGIE Refrigeration secures key data centre deals in Asia, Europe

ENGIE Refrigeration has won contracts to supply advanced cooling systems for data centres in Korea and the Netherlands, supporting AI and energy efficiency needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific

Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
KBS halves SAP maintenance costs, redirects savings to AI plans
Digital Transformation

KBS halves SAP maintenance costs, redirects savings to AI plans

Korean broadcaster KBS cuts SAP maintenance costs by 50% through Rimini Street support, redirecting savings to boost AI initiatives in its TV operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth
Hyperscale

SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth

SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth in enterprise open source software.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

South Korea stories

OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users
Unified Communications

OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users

OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets
Crypto

AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets

Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025