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Ant International, Mastercard and Visa develop KYA framework

Ant International, Mastercard and Visa are developing common checks for identifying and monitoring AI agents across payment networks.

PLDT reports faster operations from three UiPath AI systems

PLDT says three UiPath-based AI systems are shortening knowledge retrieval, customer response and risk reviews across its Philippine operations.

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ASEAN businesses favor selective hiring as AI and efficiency shape growth priorities

A Reeracoen Group and Rakuten Insight survey across six ASEAN markets finds selective hiring is widespread while operational efficiency and AI remain key growth priorities.

WD-sponsored IDC survey finds AI is extending enterprise data retention and storage demand

A WD-sponsored IDC study finds AI adoption is increasing data volumes, extending retention periods and bringing archived information back into active use.

Singapore’s Toku establishes UAE unit as Talabat deployment expands across eight Middle East markets

Singapore-listed Toku has established a UAE subsidiary as its Talabat customer-experience deployment expands across all eight of the platform’s Middle East markets.

Apple enters foldable market with $1,999 iPhone Duo

Apple has unveiled the $1,999 iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset, with a 7.6-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip and October 23 release.

NEXTDC seeks A$1.1B through convertible notes for AI data centers

Australian data center operator NEXTDC plans to raise A$1.1 billion through convertible notes to fund its domestic infrastructure pipeline as AI-driven capital spending rises.

Shenzhen–Hong Kong–Guangzhou retains top spot in WIPO innovation cluster ranking

Shenzhen–Hong Kong–Guangzhou has retained the top spot in WIPO’s 2026 ranking of the world’s largest innovation clusters.

Universal Quantum picks Singapore for first R&D center outside Europe

Universal Quantum will establish its first dedicated R&D center outside Europe in Singapore, which will also become the company’s Asia-Pacific hub.

Zankore secures up to $3.1B financing for Southeast Asia AI infrastructure buildout

Zankore has signed a senior term loan facility of up to $3.1 billion and is building an initial 100 MW of NVIDIA AI infrastructure in Indonesia.