Opinion
AI, drones, and renewable energy: Accelerating sustainable power in developing regions
As the global energy transition continues, developing regions that successfully integrate intelligent aerial technologies into their renewable strategies will be better positioned to scale, adapt, and compete in an increasingly data-driven energy landscape.
Making banking seamless: How embedded finance will define the next era of MSME banking
For a small business balancing growth with daily operations, the time spent resolving financial hurdles makes regional expansion a challenge. This is where a new generation of digital banks can come in as strategic partners, weaving in financial solutions into the platforms that businesses use every day.
AI alone will not transform APAC banks, a clear reinvention strategy will
For banks early in the journey, four key questions precede: Why reinvent? Where are we today? How do we redesign work to unlock value? And how do we track progress? The answers may differ, but the direction is the same.
The hidden labor of intimacy on subscription platforms like OnlyFans
Behind the glossy profile photo and the always-on flirtation, there is often a shift schedule. OnlyFans’ scale now supports a shadow workforce of “chatters” hired by agencies to keep subscribers engaged, convert small talk into paid messages, and preserve the illusion of direct intimacy, even when the person replying is halfway across the world.
When machines hold the keys: Why AI is reshaping fraud and cyber defense
Access control, behavioral monitoring and auditability should not be viewed as constraints; but as the foundations for safe, scalable adoption. If organizations fail to control what AI can access, they will fail to control what it can do - and no amount of reactive incident response can compensate.
AI profitability in Southeast Asia: What 200 case studies reveal about regional transformation
The race for AI supremacy in Southeast Asia will not be won by those who spend the most, but by those who optimize the best.
Four moves that separate AI leaders from laggards
Most companies feel stuck in generative AI experimentation. Real change comes from business redesign, not tool deployment.
Why Asia Pacific’s over 45 founders are the new face of Unicorn ambition
The 'Unicorn' dream is alive and well in Asia-Pacific, but it is being driven by experience rather than youth.
2026 Retail reset: Why value-first platforms will define Malaysia’s year ahead
As Malaysia prepares for 2026, one theme is clear: consumers want value that compounds, not value that disappears. They seek brands that treat rewards as part of a long-term financial relationship, not a promotional tactic. Retailers that embrace value-first ecosystems will capture deeper loyalty and greater lifetime engagement.
