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Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX
Crypto

Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX

Aspire taps J.P. Morgan Payments for cross-border FX as the Singapore fintech expands wallet conversions in SGD, USD, GBP, EUR and HKD.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong
Digital Transformation

Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong

Westcon Solutions wins Hong Kong and Macau distribution deal to back UiPath partners with services, engineering support and AI automation tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says
Hyperscale

AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says

Japan and Singapore drive Asia Pacific data centre build costs higher as AI demand, power constraints and labour shortages widen regional gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Webull UK cuts commission on US & Hong Kong shares
Fintech

Webull UK cuts commission on US & Hong Kong shares

Webull UK drops commission on US and Hong Kong shares as it launches a flexible Stocks and Shares ISA for retail investors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Crypto

Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments

Thunes wins Juniper Research top-three nod for cross-border payments as network breadth, interoperability and stablecoin links reshape the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year
Artificial Intelligence

BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year

BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
Crypto

Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds

Digital wallets still lead Asia-Pacific payments, but account-to-account rails are rising fast in Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore, Global Payments says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store
Digital Entertainment

Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store

Samsung brings Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 works to Australian subscribers, debuting the collection on its upcoming Micro RGB and OLED TVs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW

Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Orgvue study finds AI divide between executives & managers
DevOps

Orgvue study finds AI divide between executives & managers

Senior managers lag executives on AI plans, with 63% of leaders expecting redundancies within six months, Orgvue research finds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
TPV Technology joins labour rights & minerals groups
Digital Signage

TPV Technology joins labour rights & minerals groups

TPV Technology joins labour rights and responsible minerals groups as it strengthens supply chain due diligence across global operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
Semiconductors

Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

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

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work
Unified Communications

Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work

Zoom says APAC small firms are moving AI from pilots to daily workflows, boosting productivity while trying to avoid new complexity.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

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Mastercard & KTC test Thailand's first AI ride booking
Data Protection

Mastercard & KTC test Thailand's first AI ride booking

Mastercard and Krungthai Card complete Thailand’s first live agentic payment as an AI assistant books an Elife ride from airport to city centre.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round
Data Analytics

British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round

British Business Bank joins HarbourVest-led USD $170 million 9fin round as the London fintech tops USD $1 billion and eyes US growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth
Digital Transformation

FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth

FWD Singapore says adviser-led expansion, digital upgrades and stronger customer experience helped drive profitable FY2025 growth in its 10th year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge
Unified Communications

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026