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Unlocking Southeast Asia’s multi-billion dollar biotech potential With AI

With partnerships across both government and private sectors, Southeast Asia can create an ecosystem that supports sustainable, long-term growth in AI-powered healthcare, enabling breakthroughs that improve patient outcomes and save lives. 

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Why organizations must rethink energy use for a more sustainable AI future

As AI grows in popularity, it is especially reshaping fast-growing digital economies like Singapore and those across Asia. The region’s leadership in technology adoption comes with a responsibility to drive sustainable innovation. Meeting the surging energy demands of AI while advancing decarbonisation goals will require a fundamental shift in how we think…

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How AI is enhancing APAC telehealth

While AI's potential is limitless, so are its risks. There remain concerns about accuracy and data bias in AI models, which could widen health care gaps. To address this, facilities must invest in training tools to read diverse datasets, set governance guidelines, and enable cross-functional teams that address both the tech and ethics sides of development.

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Why going local is the smartest global move in fintech

Think regionally. Build for compliance from the start. Use AI like it’s your co-founder. And always, always prioritize vision over vanity metrics. Because at the end of the day, growth without grounding is just noise.

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Cyber resilience: Current and future trends

As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations have to treat resilience as a priority. True cyber resilience demands much more than the newest tools, requiring a fundamental shift in mindset, where security is woven into every aspect of operations. Organizations must combine cutting-edge technologies with robust processes and strong governance. On the…

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We need to tame the data dragon — and ride it to new heights

Gaining full visibility into data is the critical first step toward building a winning data management strategy. Businesses that implement the trifecta — lifecycle management, pipeline management, and data federation — are better positioned to turn chaos into clarity and data into a true driver of growth.

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When truth is weaponized: How do we protect trust at the ballot box?

Building a collective defense requires not only robust technological safeguards but also an informed, critical, and vigilant population empowered to discern truth from manipulation.

Tokenizing entertainment: How real-world assets are reshaping the industry

As tokenization spreads across music, art, and live events, it’s clear that entertainment is entering a more participatory era. With real-world assets now digitized and decentralized, creators gain greater control, fans gain new value, and the industry as a whole moves toward a more transparent and equitable future.

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Finance has a new ally: AI that catches what humans miss

The financial world moves fast. Errors move faster. And regulators are paying attention. AI isn’t just a competitive edge anymore, it has become a necessity. For finance teams, it's time to stop playing catch-up and start getting ahead of the curve with AI as their ally.

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Why upskilling across generations is key for Malaysian companies as Gen Z rises to 30% of the workforce by 2030

Training and development are means to improve workers‘ performance and to create growth in efficiency, productivity, motivation, innovation, and overall satisfaction.