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LG launches WallFit air purifier for Singapore homes
Internet of Things

LG launches WallFit air purifier for Singapore homes

Demand for compact air treatment in Singapore has prompted LG to add a wall-hugging purifier suited to smaller urban homes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
DBS, OCBC & UOB trial tokenised SGD payments on Swift
Blockchain

DBS, OCBC & UOB trial tokenised SGD payments on Swift

Live tokenised Singapore dollar transfers could let corporate payments run round the clock, as the banks test faster settlement outside normal hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Visa, Mastercard & Ant International back AI agent trust
Fintech

Visa, Mastercard & Ant International back AI agent trust

A shared trust framework could cut repeated checks for AI agents making purchases and ease adoption across card and wallet networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
TEPCO Power Grid centralises 30,000 cameras with Genetec
Data Analytics

TEPCO Power Grid centralises 30,000 cameras with Genetec

Regional teams can now monitor incidents more quickly as TEPCO Power Grid unifies video from 30,000 cameras across 1,600 sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Mphasis strikes AI modernisation pact with TechnoPro
DevOps

Mphasis strikes AI modernisation pact with TechnoPro

Japan-based clients in finance and manufacturing will gain AI tools to replace legacy systems and speed software development under the pact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN digital nations index
Digital Transformation

Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN digital nations index

The report says ASEAN must turn national gains into a shared market as the region targets a USD2 trillion digital economy by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore leaders split on AI failure accountability
Data Protection

Singapore leaders split on AI failure accountability

Concerns over legal, reputational and data risks are rising as nearly all Singapore companies use AI, yet trust in its accuracy stays low.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore network launches sustainability training push
Supply Chain

Singapore network launches sustainability training push

More than 700 leaders in Singapore will gain new support to turn sustainability pledges into action through training and peer-learning schemes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Circle buys Tazapay to boost cross-border payments
Crypto

Circle buys Tazapay to boost cross-border payments

The deal would widen Circle's reach in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, adding Tazapay's network of more than 60 partners and 100 payout rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Ant open-sources finance AI model for research workflows
Fintech

Ant open-sources finance AI model for research workflows

The model is aimed at analysts who need traceable sources, auditable outputs and editable spreadsheets across research workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Hong Kong children hold HK$4.1 billion outside banks
Fintech

Hong Kong children hold HK$4.1 billion outside banks

More than half of Hong Kong children surveyed keep their money outside bank accounts, raising questions for lenders courting young savers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore marketers say trust beats ad spend for Gen Z
Artificial Intelligence

Singapore marketers say trust beats ad spend for Gen Z

Trusted peer recommendations are increasingly outweighing ad budgets in Singapore B2B, potentially giving smaller firms a better shot at Gen Z buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore firms expect autonomous AI within a year
Robotics

Singapore firms expect autonomous AI within a year

Pressure is mounting on Singapore companies to overhaul systems and controls, as 70% expect rivals to use autonomous AI for key work within a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Data Protection

45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says

Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Juspay expands Wego partnership to boost travel payments
Fintech

Juspay expands Wego partnership to boost travel payments

Travellers across the Middle East could see fewer failed bookings as Wego adds local payment options through a wider Juspay tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand in Japan
Network Infrastructure

DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand in Japan

The Tokyo base gives DigitalBridge closer access to deals as Japan's demand for data centres and network links rises with AI and cloud growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Telkominfra & Transcelestial deploy laser links in Indonesia
Disaster Recovery

Telkominfra & Transcelestial deploy laser links in Indonesia

Pressure is mounting on operators to add 5G sites faster, and the tie-up offers a fibre-like route around delays in Indonesia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Taiwan Excellence showcases medtech at Singapore fair
Supply Chain

Taiwan Excellence showcases medtech at Singapore fair

Ageing populations and staff shortages are driving demand for Taiwan's hospital, diagnostics and home-care devices at Medical Fair Asia 2026 in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms
Software-as-a-Service

WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms

Creators and livestream crews in over 200 countries can now be paid through WasabiCard, which links stablecoins to local bank transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week