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Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

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Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.
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Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets

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Webull Australia extends zero-commission trading to Hong Kong and China A-Shares, intensifying fee pressure on app-based rivals.
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AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says

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Japan and Singapore drive Asia Pacific data centre build costs higher as AI demand, power constraints and labour shortages widen regional gaps.
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BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year

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BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.
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Ottai CGM tops 1 million users in global expansion

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Ottai's low-cost continuous glucose monitor wins 1 million users as the China-based maker expands into Malaysia and Australia.
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MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation

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MongoDB deepens APAC partner strategy with invite-only programme, aiming to speed legacy system upgrades and AI rollout across the region.
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
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Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026

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Forrester says Asia Pacific tech spending will climb to USD $874 billion in 2026, but inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risks will blunt gains.
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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
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Ransomware attacks fall as CL0P & The Gentlemen surge

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Qilin keeps top spot as ransomware incidents drop 8% in February, while CL0P and The Gentlemen post sharp gains and new AI risks emerge.
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Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work

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Zoom says APAC small firms are moving AI from pilots to daily workflows, boosting productivity while trying to avoid new complexity.
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Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected

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Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.
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EZZ joins JD Health to grow China supplement sales

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EZZ partners with JD Health to boost China supplement sales, tapping JD.com's vast digital healthcare platform for broader consumer reach.
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3DiVi maps global face recognition lifecycle to 2026

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3DiVi charts a six-stage global face recognition lifecycle to 2026, showing regions split by regulation pace, infrastructure and politics.
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EBANX opens Singapore APAC HQ amid surging payment growth

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EBANX launches Singapore APAC HQ to drive payments innovation and regulation as Total Payment Volume surges 48% and growth shifts beyond Brazil.
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East West adds Thai motor plant to bypass US tariffs

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East West opens Thai motor plant with CBM to expand Asian capacity and give OEMs a tariff-friendly route for US-bound shipments.
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Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network

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Cainiao to launch AI robotic warehouses across Asia, Europe and the US from 2026, targeting faster cross-border eCommerce deliveries.
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IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion

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IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.
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External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn

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IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.
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LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under new RPAA

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LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under the new Retail Payment Activities Act, bolstering trust in its cross-border remittance services.