Shanghai stories

Dify secures USD $30m to expand its open-source platform for production-ready AI agent workflows across global enterprise teams.

Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.

Xiaomi enters Gran Turismo's Vision project with an electric hypercar concept, blending radical aero tricks and game-ready digital flair.

Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.

Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.

Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.

The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.

ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.

This International Women's Day, focus on advancing female safety in travel as technology and chauffeur services enhance the security of solo female passengers.

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Weebit Nano has struck a significant licensing deal with onsemi, integrating its ReRAM technology into the latter's Treo platform, marking a major milestone.

Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.

Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.

Analytic Partners has promoted Paul Sinkinson to Managing Director, APAC, and appointed Nikki Taylor as Director of Marketing for the region.

Tiger Brokers Australia has unveiled new investment options, allowing traders to access 2,500 A-shares from China's stock exchanges, boosting portfolio diversification.

Hisense has been unveiled as the first Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, promising enhanced fan experiences through technology.

FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.

Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services are testing an AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service in Shanghai, preparing for Paris 2024 to revolutionise sports broadcasting.

Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.

In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.