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Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

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Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.
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Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000

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Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub to unite nearly 4,000 staff in a seven-floor office at One Bangkok, boosting regional operations and collaboration.
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Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

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Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste by 30% as telematics help businesses slash idling, emissions and costs across global operations.
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NCS, A2Z partner to advance autonomous mobility in Singapore

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NCS and Autonomous A2Z will co-develop autonomous mobility systems in Singapore, targeting safe, compliant and scalable AV deployments.
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Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.
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Kentico reveals Site of the Year 2025 award winners

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Kentico crowns global winners of its Site of the Year 2025 awards, spotlighting standout Xperience-powered digital projects across sectors.
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Marketing Society adds two marketing chiefs in Hong Kong

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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The Marketing Society names Chubb Life and Driscoll's CMOs to its Hong Kong board, boosting APAC reach with insurance and agrifood expertise.
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Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.
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Bitsensing unveils retrofit ADAS kit for bus & truck fleets

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Bitsensing launches ADAS Kit, a retrofit radar-and-camera safety system to cut collisions and boost awareness in bus and truck fleets.
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Gen Alpha expects hybrid work, AI tools & shorter commutes

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Gen Alpha teens expect hybrid jobs, short commutes and AI assistants as standard by 2040, reshaping offices, transport and work culture.
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Tinaba expands Alipay+ payments for Italians in China

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Tinaba expands Alipay+ tie-up to let Italian travellers pay in euros via its app at over 80 million QR code merchants in mainland China.
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ADLINK wins seven Taiwan awards for AI edge systems

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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ADLINK has scooped seven 2026 Taiwan Excellence Awards, underscoring its push into AI edge platforms for factories, transport and hospitals.
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Univers & SBS Transit launch AI platform for greener transport

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Univers partners with SBS Transit to launch an AI platform aiming to boost energy efficiency and sustainability across Singapore's public transport network.
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RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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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.
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SenTRACK 2.0 launches to deliver adaptive AI surveillance

Wed, 14th May 2025
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SenSen launches SenTRACK 2.0, an AI-driven platform offering adaptive surveillance with real-time, role-based automation for complex environments.
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Snapper & Enrouteq join forces for smarter transport data

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Snapper Services has teamed up with Enrouteq to enhance public transport data solutions, integrating their platforms to improve network efficiency globally.
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PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.
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UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.
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Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC

Sat, 31st Aug 2024
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Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to eCommerce and electric vehicles.
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Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.