AI
TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto,AI,Opinion
Inflation is making AI trade more complicated, a lot worse for crypto
Looking past the Middle East crisis, central banks are continuing their gold purchases, which bodes well for the precious metal. Innovation never stops.
July 2, 2026
News,China,AI,Future of Work,SEA
73% of Southeast Asian employees say leadership is disconnected from actual digital needs: Lark
As many as 73 percent of employees across Southeast Asia feel that leadership is disconnected from their digital needs, as digital transformation is being done to employees rather than with them.
July 2, 2026
LinqAlpha raises $22M Series A to build AI layer for institutional investors
LinqAlpha, an AI company building "Alpha Intelligence Layer" for global public markets, has raised $22 million in Series A funding anchored by AVP, Atinum Investment, and GFT Ventures
July 2, 2026
SEA,Analysis,AI,Telecommunications
Physical AI shift lifts ASEAN telecom outlook, says Maybank
The shift toward “physical artificial intelligence” applications such as autonomous vehicles, robotics and industrial automation could reshape demand for telecom networks and support a stronger outlook for ASEAN and China operators, Maybank Investment Bank said Thursday.
July 2, 2026
NTU launches new industry-aligned program in integrated circuit design
To strengthen the digital integrated circuit (IC) talent pool within Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem, NTU Singapore is launching a new graduate learning pathway in integrated circuit design.
July 2, 2026
Vietnam’s G-Group to invest $300M in building AI data center campus in Hanoi
Vietnam's G-Group Technology Corporation will build its G-Campus Hoa Lac, a high-tech center and Tier III data center complex specializing in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, with total investment of VND7,600 billion ($300 million).
July 1, 2026
News,AI,Malaysia,Energy,Asia,Investments
AI, energy & security are set to drive the next wave of strategic investments, says HSBC Private Bank
AI, energy and security are expected to drive the next wave of strategic investments and support global economic and corporate earnings growth, according to HSBC Private Bank. Rising global competition and national security priorities are creating the urgency, funding and policy support needed to sustain capital market activities. The bank also expects an…
July 1, 2026
Ant International opens Global Development Centre in Kuala Lumpur, backed by 1,500 fintech roles
Singapore-headquartered Ant International opened its Global Development Center (GDC) in Kuala Lumpur, located within Malaysia's international financial center TRX.
July 1, 2026
News,Philippines,AI,Future of Work
Philippines firms accelerate AI adoption, only 17% can recruit enough AI talent: Aon
As many as 72 percent of organizations in the Philippines have already deployed or are piloting artificial intelligence (AI), yet only 17 percent say they can recruit and retain enough AI-skilled talent.
July 1, 2026
90% of IT leaders see gaps in AI threat defense: Lenovo
As many as 90 percent of IT leaders acknowledge gaps in their ability to defend against AI-driven threats, according to the "Reinforcing the Modern Workplace global: How to Identify and Combat AI Threats" report conducted by technology giant Lenovo.
July 1, 2026













