Adobe report finds Singapore firms lagging behind generative AI adoption
Adobe report finds Singapore firms lagging behind generative AI adoption. Brands in Singapore are prioritizing customer experiences to drive growth, but are challenged by reduced…
Hong Kong Web3 fund CMCC Global launches $100M in first close
CMCC Global, a Hong Kong based Web3 and blockchain fintech fund, has launched a $100 million new venture capital fund that will empower entrepreneurs in Hong Kong and beyond to…
The vital role of direct communication in AI-powered recruitment
While #AI-based #recruitment brings about a host of benefits to both job hunters and recruiters, as with any tool, it is a double-edged sword. It takes a keen understanding and…
Alibaba Cloud partners SAINS to offer private cloud program in Malaysia
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has on Wednesday announced its collaboration with Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS), a…
Singapore’s HeLa Labs launches stablecoin-powered layer one blockchain network
HeLa Labs, a Singapore-based hi-tech company, has on Tuesday announced the official launch of a next-generation layer one blockchain network with privacy-preserving and consensus…
SoftBank to expand global IoT business in Asia-Pacific region
SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) has on Wednesday announced that from October 2023, it will launch a full-fledged expansion of its global internet of things (IoT) business in the…
India’s Zoomcar foresees SPAC deal to close in the fourth quarter
India-based emerging market focused car sharing platform Zoomcar foresees its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal to close in the fourth quarter this year. The…
Japan and India launch $588M fund to back sustainability projects
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) have on Wednesday launched a $588 million fund to to invest…
Japanese AI semiconductor firm EdgeCortix closes $20M in additional funding round
EdgeCortix Inc., a Japan-based edge artificial intelligence (AI) fabless semiconductor development and design company, has announced the closing of a $20 million funding round.…
Battery electric vehicles is clear winner when trying to reduce emissions, says Rystad Energy
Battery electric vehicles (BEV) are the clear winner when trying to reduce emissions in the transportation sector, according to Rystad Energy research. Despite incurring higher…
BMI sees Malaysia’s electric vehicle sales to quadruple in 2023
BMI, a FitchSolutions firm, has projected that Malaysia's total electric vehicle (EV) sales to quadruple in 2023, although the country’s EV penetration rate (EV sales as percent…
The 2021 VinFuture grand prize laureates receive Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2023
Before the #NobelPrize awarded Dr. Kariko and Prof. Weissman, the 2021 #VinFuturePrize was one of the first few global sci-tech awards to honor the work of Dr. Kariko and Prof.…
Singapore’s 2C2P bolsters global growth with strategic executive appointments
2C2P, a Singapore-based global payments platform, has on Wednesday announced that it has appointed three new senior executives to drive further expansion and enhance its service…
Skills for jobs to change by at least 65 percent by 2030 as AI accelerates workplace change, says LinkedIn
The skills needed for jobs globally are estimated to change by at least 65 percent by 2030 as rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerate workplace change,…
