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Connecting crypto to the physical world with DePIN

DePIN has the potential to improve user experience in a range of industries, such as telecoms. The network benefits from democratizing both access to participation, and access to use these networks, are yet to be fully understood. But that is the beauty of any kind of innovation. #DePIN represents a new era of innovation for traditional financial…

IFC partners IFRS Foundation to improve sustainability reporting in emerging markets

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the IFRS Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing on their strategic partnership to strengthen sustainable capital markets by improving sustainability and climate reporting in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).

Igloo shares strategies for insurers to attract Gen Z and boost insurance penetration

Singapore-based regional insurtech Igloo has shared strategies for insurers to attract Gen Z and boost insurance penetration.

KPMG: AI transforming financial reporting globally with near universal adoption expected in the next three years

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being widely adopted in companies' financial reporting processes, with a majority of businesses piloting or using it, and this is set to grow to almost universal levels over the next three years, according to a global research from KPMG.

ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference: Outsiders’ Insights – Capturing the Southeast Asian Tech Wave

The panelists shared their views on the most promising sectors in Southeast Asia, the future development of the tech ecosystem, among others. These investors also shared their views on several issues related to the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia from a foreign investor's and a regional investor's point of view.

Tencent Cloud partners Nokia to support cloud, AI innovation in multi-cloud operations for enterprises in Singapore, Asia Pacific

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business arm of global technology company, Tencent, has on Thursday sealed a partnership with Nokia, a global provider of network infrastructure solutions, to support enterprises in Singapore and Asia Pacific as they level up their cloud and network infrastructure for the next phase of digital transformation.

Alibaba Cloud, SAINS expand collaboration to enhance Sarawak’s digital public services, sustainability initiatives with AI-powered solutions

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Tuesday the extension of its collaboration with Sarawak Information Systems Sdn. Bhd. (SAINS), an information and communications technology (ICT) systems integrator and solutions provider in Sarawak of Malaysia.

Ascend Money secures $195M from MUFG and Finnoventure to accelerate digital financial inclusion in Thailand

Ascend Money, a Thailand-based homegrown fintech company, announced Wednesday that it has secured $195 million investment from Japanese lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) and Thailand-based Finnoventure Private Equity Trust I Fund.

Malaysian hypermarket and retail chain Mydin launches new mobile ewallet

Malaysian hypermarket and retail chain Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd has on Wednesday launched a brand new mobile ewallet to further enhance the use of digital technology among consumers.

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AI at work: Moving forward with employee engagement

While AI has the potential to revolutionize employee engagement, we should realize this potential requires thoughtful implementation, ethical considerations, and a human-centric approach. By leveraging #AI responsibly and strategically, organizations can create #workplaces where employees are not only productive but also fulfilled and motivated, driving…