Opinion

AI agents are becoming part of the workforce. Like any workforce, they need standards, training, supervision, and accountability.

For any organization evaluating wireless charging, the relevant metrics are not market size projections. They are operational: uptime percentage, range extension per charging cycle, reduction in manual charging labor hours, and total cost of ownership compared against equivalent wired infrastructure over a five-year horizon.

Another nation’s cultural production should not become custodian of Singaporeans’ deepest feelings about ancestry, dialect, and belonging.

The future of electric mobility will not be determined solely by how many EVs enter the road, but by how effectively charging systems sustain consumer confidence, transportation continuity, and long-term energy resilience within an increasingly electrified global mobility landscape.

Vietnam is no longer only an outsourcing hub. It is becoming a country where developers are starting to think like builders. And if that mindset continues to spread, Vietnam’s most important technology story may not be the talent it provides to the world, but the products, companies, and ideas it builds for itself.

As lending becomes increasingly digital and competitive, AI-powered automation is no longer optional. It is becoming a foundational capability for modern lending organizations looking to scale efficiently while maintaining compliance and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

New research across Asia-Pacific & Japan suggests that only half the region’s employees feel ready for AI, while leadership is more bearish.

Where mainstream media is weak, the information environment risks capture - and can be turned against a society's own national interests.

Within the financial sector, APIs play a particularly important role. They connect banks, payment providers, trading platforms, and fintech applications, enabling secure data exchange across a complex ecosystem. As financial services continue to evolve, APIs have become essential for supporting innovation, interoperability, and customer convenience.

The paper problem in Southeast Asia is not a technology gap. It is an execution gap. The tools exist. The ROI is clear. The question is which companies will move first, and which will still be filing paper in 2030.