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One in five APAC organizations look to AI/ML-powered solutions to tackle API security challenges

Asia Pacific (APAC) organizations are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) enabled solutions to tackle a wide array of security challenges around application programming interfaces (APIs), according to F5 research revealed on Wednesday.

Moody’s : APAC data center capacity to more than double by 2028

Moody's Ratings has forecast Asia Pacific (APAC) data center capacity to grow at a compound annual average rate of almost 20 percent through 2028, involving an investment of about $564 billion, as rising computing demand fuels expansion.

CashOn launches Hong Kong’s digital currency lending platform valued at $10M

CashOn, a technology finance company focused on fintech and Web3 applications, has announced the launch of Hong Kong's first digital currency lending matching platform.

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Despite AI algorithm bias, can AI still play a part in fairer hiring?

While technology of the past was designed to serve a singular purpose, generative AI can be deployed to solve myriad problems in an organization. Any credible generative #AI approach must be built upon a human-centric foundation - technology needs to be grounded in an organization’s people and culture. AI might supply a new framework, but human judgment,…

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Schools of the future: How next-generation competency-based learning is transforming education

In today’s rapidly evolving world, it’s clear that schools need a modern approach to help students acquire future-facing skills and knowledge. Reimagined competency-based #learning can be a substantial part of the solution. When supported by intelligent learning platforms that provide personalized and interactive content, this approach can deliver a unique…

Funding Societies has disbursed $64.22M in Islamic financing to MSMEs in Malaysia

Funding Societies, the Singapore-based unified digital finance platform for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully disbursed MYR 300 million ($64.22 million) in Islamic business financing to more than 2,500 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia since launching its comprehensive suite of Islamic products in June 2023.

Grab acquires Singapore’s dining reservation platform Chope – report

Chope is free to use and is available in seven cities: Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Bangkok, Phuket, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

MAS commits up to $74.33M to support quantum and artificial intelligence capabilities in the financial sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it will commit an additional SGD 100 million ($74.33 million) under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Grant Scheme (FSTI 3.0) to support financial institutions in building capabilities in quantum and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, as well as enable the advancement of…

Zyp Technologies launches EVs with battery swap stations in Pakistan with $1.5M investment led by Shorooq Partners

Zyp Technologies, a Pakistani electric vehicles startup, has raised $1.5 million in Series Pre-A funding led by Shorooq Partners to enable a city-wide launch of Zyp’s electric smart mobility technologies in Lahore, Pakistan.

PayNet launches next-generation cloud skills programme to bridge Malaysia’s digital talent gap in the financial services industry

Malaysian Central Bank-owned Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has on Monday launched Program Akar, a new program designed to address the urgent need for digitally skilled workers in Malaysia.