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Forsana expands retail reach across New Zealand & Australia

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Forsana wins nationwide retail deals in New Zealand and targets Australian growth, with products set to reach more than 600 stores.
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Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
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Fingular secures SGD $10m Kilde credit line for SEA push

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Fingular taps Kilde for SGD $10m credit line to fund Southeast Asia expansion, ramping up Malaysia consumer lending under Tambadana.
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Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.
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Kudosity names Victoria Whitby as new managing director

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Kudosity appoints seasoned tech executive Victoria Whitby as new managing director to drive growth starting July 2024, marking a key milestone for expansion.
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Databricks accelerates APJ expansion following $250 million funding round

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Databricks, now valued at USD $2.75 billion, opens offices in Sydney, Tokyo, and Bangalore after securing USD $250 million to drive AI adoption in APJ.
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Exclusive: Okta's APAC GM on its expansion strategy

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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As APAC organisations recognise the need for identity and access management solutions, Okta finds itself attracting attention from both partners and customers.
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Taking the right cybersecurity precautions in China - Cylance

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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China is already Australia's largest import and export trading partner, and President Xi Jinping recently implied that it's unlikely to slow down.
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Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's ASEAN distributor

Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's Value Added Distributor in ASEAN markets, offering full solution portfolio to partners.
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Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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DaigouSales.com allows Australian brands to sell directly into China via locally based Chinese WeChat users who buy on behalf of their friends.
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Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
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Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.
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Exclusive interview: Workday's aggressive APAC expansion and dipping into PaaS waters

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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TechDay caught up with Workday APAC president David Hope to talk about what the cloud-based HCM provider is up to.