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What growing up around a retail business taught me about inventory shortages

Growing up around a family retail business showed Lee Leslee how small inventory errors can build into recurring shortages. He explains where spreadsheets begin to fall short and why growing businesses need clearer, more consistent stock tracking.

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Quantum sovereignty in Asia: How quantum computing, AI and emerging ventures are shaping the next technology frontier

Asia’s quantum ambitions are moving beyond research as governments, companies, and universities build capabilities in computing, AI, cybersecurity, and commercial applications. This article examines the region’s push for quantum sovereignty and the roles of emerging ventures in the UK, China, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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Who owns the kill switch? Digital sovereignty in a world that no longer assumes stability

What once looked like a remote risk has become a board-level concern. When systems fail, access is restricted, or dependencies are exposed, one question determines whether a business can continue operating: who owns the kill switch?

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AI is redefining what your PC can do

For enthusiasts and developers, the time is exciting: technical barriers are falling, tools are maturing, and the potential to create truly new experiences has never been more accessible. The AI PC has finally gone from being science fiction to becoming the new standard for personal computing.

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How the deepfake arms race is accelerating AI innovation in Asia

Asia's deepfake arms race is unlikely to slow down anytime soon. Both attackers and defenders will continue to refine their capabilities in an escalating competition that will influence the region's AI sector for years to come. Organizations that invest in robust defenses stand to benefit as the security market expands.

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What Southeast Asia’s digital economy needs beyond growth

As more livelihoods depend on digital systems, the quality of those systems will matter as much as their reach. Southeast Asia already knows how to build digital growth. It now needs to ensure that growth is inclusive, accountable, and resilient enough to earn lasting confidence.

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The next 500 million investors won’t look like the last 500 million

We believe the platforms that will shape the next chapter of wealth management won’t necessarily be the ones serving the most sophisticated investors. They’ll be the ones that bring the most people into the system for the first time and build the trust to keep them there. 

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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce problem isn’t growth; It’s keeping up with it

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce opportunity is real, and it’s large. But the brands that capture it won’t necessarily be the ones with the largest marketing budgets. They'll be the ones that have figured out an integrated strategy and operations across fragmented platforms, increasingly complex consumer journeys, and markets that each demand genuine local…

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Pressure systems: The forces reshaping cloud strategy in Southeast Asia

Cloud-first approaches simplified decisions; what comes next demands precision. It requires a move from simply consuming cloud services to architecting infrastructure where every choice is deliberate and justified.

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74% of GBS leaders have an AI vision; only 20% can prove it worked

The mandate has moved past whether AI is coming for Finance. The real question is whether you have started.