Vietnam’s Vietcombank, China’s Ant International launch cross-border QR payment service
Vietnam National Payment Corporation (NAPAS), a payment service in Vietnam, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), a top bank in Vietnam, and…
Intel expands India executive Santhosh Viswanathan to lead India, Asia Pacific and Japan
Intel has expanded the role of Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President and Managing Director for Intel India, appointing him as Vice President and Managing Director for India, Asia…
Singapore’s private healthcare fragmentation spurs rise of integrated, tech-driven platforms [interview]
As digital transformation accelerates across industries, Singapore’s private healthcare sector is facing a critical bottleneck: while medical innovation and digital tools are…
Mastercard expands AI payment capabilities in ASEAN, plans Singapore innovation hub
Mastercard will proceed a rollout of authenticated AI-driven transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, alongside plans to establish a regional artificial intelligence center in…
Why fuel shocks are turning EV adoption into a policy and fiscal issue in Asia
Electric vehicles are no longer only part of Asia’s climate agenda. As oil volatility returns, they are becoming part of a harder conversation about public spending, energy…
Taiwan, mainland China, Vietnam offer most affordable data center construction costs in Asia-Pacific
Taiwan, mainland China, and Vietnam offer the most competitive costs for data center construction in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Data Center Construction Cost Guide…
Japan’s automaker Mitsubishi Motors to join Philippines EV program, plans hybrid production in 2028
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will join the Philippine government’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), signaling a move to expand its electrification efforts in the…
APAC’s crisis response positions renewables at the core of energy security – BMI
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has prompted Asia-Pacific power systems to prioritize energy security, boosting coal and nuclear generation in the short term while accelerating…
When AI makes content publishing easy, financial accuracy becomes hard
As AI-assisted publishing becomes the norm, editorial responsibility becomes more important, not less. Platforms that influence financial decisions carry an obligation to ensure…
India’s tech firm Wipro to acquire IT unit Mindsprint of Singapore’s agribusiness Olam for $291M, signs $1B deal
India's AI-power technology company Wipro will acquire Mindsprint, the technology subsidiary of Singapore's agribusiness Olam Group, for S$375 million ($291 million) cash, as part…
