IFC partners IFRS Foundation to improve sustainability reporting in emerging markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the IFRS Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing on their strategic…
Igloo shares strategies for insurers to attract Gen Z and boost insurance penetration
Singapore-based regional insurtech Igloo has shared strategies for insurers to attract Gen Z and boost insurance penetration.
KPMG: AI transforming financial reporting globally with near universal adoption expected in the next three years
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being widely adopted in companies' financial reporting processes, with a majority of businesses piloting or using it, and this is set to…
ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference: Outsiders’ Insights – Capturing the Southeast Asian Tech Wave
The panelists shared their views on the most promising sectors in Southeast Asia, the future development of the tech ecosystem, among others. These investors also shared their…
Kyndryl launches Mainframe Modernization CoE with AWS for ASEAN customers
Kyndryl, the global information technology (IT) infrastructure services provider, has on Thursday announced the establishment of its first Mainframe Modernization Center of…
Tencent Cloud partners Nokia to support cloud, AI innovation in multi-cloud operations for enterprises in Singapore, Asia Pacific
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business arm of global technology company, Tencent, has on Thursday sealed a partnership with Nokia, a global provider of network infrastructure…
Alibaba Cloud, SAINS expand collaboration to enhance Sarawak’s digital public services, sustainability initiatives with AI-powered solutions
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Tuesday the extension of its collaboration with Sarawak Information Systems Sdn. Bhd.…
Google Cloud partners Gulf Edge to deliver AI-enabled sovereign cloud for Thailand
Gulf Edge Company Limited, a fully-owned subsidiary of Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited, has teamed up with Google Cloud to deliver artificial intelligence…
Ascend Money secures $195M from MUFG and Finnoventure to accelerate digital financial inclusion in Thailand
Ascend Money, a Thailand-based homegrown fintech company, announced Wednesday that it has secured $195 million investment from Japanese lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.…
Malaysian hypermarket and retail chain Mydin launches new mobile ewallet
Malaysian hypermarket and retail chain Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd has on Wednesday launched a brand new mobile ewallet to further enhance the use of digital technology among…
Temasek backs Australian enviro-tech firm Samsara Eco in $65M funding
Singapore's state investor Temasek has backed Australian enviro-tech firm Samsara Eco in $65 million funding round. The round is also led by Australian deep tech investment fund,…
AI at work: Moving forward with employee engagement
While AI has the potential to revolutionize employee engagement, we should realize this potential requires thoughtful implementation, ethical considerations, and a human-centric…
Great Wall Motor readies car plants in Malaysia and beyond – report
Chinese automakers are ramping up their investments in emerging EV markets overseas, especially in regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, at a time…
Rocketlane raises $24M in Series B funding co-led by 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners
Indian workflow automation platform Rocketlane has on Tuesday announced $24 million Series B funding round as it expands the opportunity for professional services teams with…
