Policy stories
Conviction 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City aims to shift Vietnam's thriving crypto scene towards institutional finance and global policy alignment.
Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.
The surge underscores how quickly AI use is spreading, while economists say official data still misses its impact on jobs and output.
London tops global fintech funding as Europe outperforms in regulated niches but leans on US backers and eyes pensions to plug gaps.
The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.
Australia's marketing and IT peak bodies launch a real-time AI workforce mapping initiative to guide skills and strategy amid AI-driven transformation.
Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.
EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.
Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.
The summit gives the crypto exchange a platform to court regulators and investors in a market that is still shaping its digital asset rules.
Many UK IT leaders say open source could reduce reliance on a single AI vendor, even as most lack robust governance for autonomous tools.
Australia's clogged inboxes are quietly draining productivity, but AI-powered “communications mining” may finally turn email into an asset.
UK scale-up founders warn staff lack AI skills, with most slowing hiring and a third expecting job cuts within a year, Helm survey finds.
SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.
India's EV shift accelerates in 2026 as two and three-wheelers dominate new sales, while cars lag amid patchy charging and policy-led growth.
A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.
Upcover launches a dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia, offering tailored policies and faster digital solutions to support fintech firms' growth.
