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Asian Stories

Digital Economy stories

YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee

YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts

Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Data Protection

Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Physical Security

Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres

Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

Biometrics

Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia

Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite

N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Hyperscale

Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina

Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Data centers

CMTG unveils AUD $1 million data centre upgrade plan

CMTG has revealed an AUD $1 million upgrade to its Morley data centre, enhancing infrastructure to meet growing technological demands and sustainability goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Retail Systems Awards 2023

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in four categories at the Retail Systems Awards, recognising its innovations in payment solutions and fraud prevention.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Network Infrastructure

XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Hyperscale

Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing

Adobe has announced a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, aiming to enhance marketing and creative capabilities for businesses through advanced cloud integrations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

Unified Communications

Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy

The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent

The Australian Computer Society has backed the Federal Government's budget proposal, introducing tax cuts aimed at benefiting technology professionals across the country.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Artificial Intelligence

FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives

FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Fintech

Ecommpay wins top award for payments innovation in 2025

Ecommpay has clinched the Payments Innovation of the Year title at the FStech Awards 2025 for its pioneering global payments platform, enhancing user experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity

Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025