AI
Why Southeast Asia’s AI revolution needs more translators, not just technologists
The most successful digital transformations I have seen were not about flashy tech or big budgets. They were about people who could translate across the many gaps between business, technology, and culture. As Southeast Asia races toward its AI-driven future, we cannot ignore the human infrastructure needed to make it real. Without translators, even the best…
Singaporeans open to using AI for personal finance, but call for regulation and transparency: MDRT survey
Singaporeans are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in managing their personal finance, with a recent MDRT survey revealing that four in five (81 percent) are already using AI tools to take control of their money.
Penang launches GBS Industry Academy 2.0 to power and train 500 GenAI talent by 2026
Penang launches the Penang GBS Industry Academy (PGIA) 2.0: #GenAI Talent Ready, a forward-looking initiative aimed at developing next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) talent to accelerate innovation, support industry growth, and drive digital transformation.
From chatbots to agents: Why mid-sized companies are upgrading their conversational AI in 2025
The leap from chatbots to conversational agents isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s a necessity for mid-sized businesses in 2025. With intelligent agents offering better support, deeper engagement, and smarter automation, the companies that embrace this evolution will outpace their competition and deliver experiences that truly resonate with customers.
Adyen: over a third of APAC consumers use AI to shop
Over a third of Asia Pacific (APAC) consumers use artificial intelligence (AI) to shop, with adoption across generational groups, Adyen’s research showed Monday.
Taiwan’s PIC, US’s UiPath join forces to boost enterprises with agentic testing
UiPath, a global enterprise automation and artificial intelligence (AI) software company, has announced a new partnership with Taiwan-based information technology (IT) firm President Information Corporation (PIC), to empower enterprises with agentic testing.
SOLS Foundation empowers 1,100 educators, 5,600 students through Malaysia’s first AI and cybersecurity program for TVET
More than 1,100 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) educators and 5,600 students have been upskilled through Malaysia’s first large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training initiative the Rakyat Digital – Digital Vocational Education and Training (DVET).
Alibaba Cloud AI Hackathon Malaysia sparks innovation, collaboration, digital leadership
The Alibaba Cloud Global AI Hackathon made its grand debut in Malaysia as part of the 2025 global series, following its kickoff in Singapore.
Advancing Agentic AI: Navigating opportunities and bolstering safety
Agentic AI presents an exciting array of opportunities for enhanced efficiency and innovation, alongside inherent pitfalls that are amplified by increased autonomy. A prudent approach involves a systematic framework for weighing the benefits of Agentic AI when it functions correctly against the potential consequences if it goes wrong.
Singapore’s FairPrice partners Google Cloud to improve retail experiences and operations
Singapore's retail group FairPrice Group (FPG) has partnered with Google Cloud to showcase FPG’s Store of Tomorrow (SOT) program, a roadmap to embed the latest cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into new and existing in-store and omnichannel retail touchpoints to redefine customer experiences at FairPrice supermarkets.
