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Tencent Cloud to support South Korea’s web-based enterprises with AI and media technologies

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business arm of global technology company Tencent, announced Thursday its commitment to help more South Korea’s web-based enterprises scale and innovate, through artificial intelligence (AI) and media technologies that will usher in more interactive, immersive and sticky user experiences.

Singapore invests boldly in AI but businesses struggle to scale enterprise-wide: IBM study

Singapore invests boldly in artificial intelligence (AI) but businesses struggle to scale enterprise-wide, a new global study by the IBM Institute showed Thursday.

TCS launches AI-Powered Research & Innovation Center in Singapore to accelerate enterprise innovation at scale

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an India-based information technology (IT) services, consulting, and business solutions provider, has launched a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI)-Powered Research & Innovation Center in Singapore.

ASEAN-BAC Malaysia and ACCA launch regional statement to strengthen sustainability reporting across ASEAN

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and their partners in the ASEAN Sustainability Reporting Advocacy Collaborative (ASRAC) have on Wednesday unveiled a landmark regional policy statement that charts a unified path forward for sustainability reporting across Southeast Asia,…

Alibaba Cloud invests over $60M next year to accelerate AI innovation

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Thursday it will invest over $60 million in the next fiscal year to empower its partner ecosystem and accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

83 Malaysian tech companies ink MOUs in Indonesia, generating $107M digital exports

83 Malaysian tech firms ink 26 memorandum of understandings (MOUs) in Indonesia, generating over MYR 450 million ($107 million) in digital exports and boosting ASEAN artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity ties.

DTI partners P&G to transform startup innovations into solutions for large enterprises in the Philippines

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, part of the global manufacturer The Procter & Gamble Company, has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and QBO Innovation, the Philippines' top startup support organization, to expand the vGROW Program to a broader network of startups across the country.

Cradle, NEXEA’s MYStartup Accelerator has supported over 50 startups to date

MYStartup Accelerator Cohort has to date supported over 50 startups and facilitated a total investment of just under MYR 5.5 million ($1.3 million) by NEXEA angel investors — playing a key role in advancing Malaysia’s position as a regional startup hub.

FPT partners Standard Chartered-backed audax Financial Technology for digital banking solutions, targeting $100M revenue

Vietnam-based information technology (IT) services provider FPT has formed a strategic alliance with audax Financial Technology (audax), a digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered.

Singapore’s Beam and Neuron to merge, solidifying APAC E-Scooter leadership

Singapore-based international e-scooter operators Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility have signed a preliminary agreement as they work towards a merger that will solidify their micro mobility leadership in Asia Pacific.