AI
Banks prepare for AI-human workforce as adoption accelerates: nCino survey
Most bankers expect artificial intelligence (AI) agents to become part of the workforce within the next five years, according to the “AI in Banking Benchmark” report released by NASDAQ-listed nCino, a platform for agentic AI banking.
Intelligent shopping: The future of discovery and commerce in APAC
AI-assisted commerce is introducing a new level of precision to the digital economy. Shoppers are regaining their time through compressed discovery; retailers are solidifying their role as the owners of the transactions, and brands are finding a more direct, data-driven path to their customers. Those that thrive will be those that embrace this shift,…
How DeepSeek changed the rules of Baidu SEO – what international brands need to know in 2026
The companies that will capture meaningful Baidu share in the next 24 months are those acting now. DeepSeek changed the game. The only question is whether your digital strategy reflects the new rules.
Debug by Google expands Singapore site to accelerate AI, automation against mosquito-borne diseases
Debug, a Google initiative to reduce mosquito-borne diseases, announced Tuesday the expansion of its research and development (R&D) and mosquito production capabilities in Singapore.
Singapore’s Agibot to supply 143 AI robots for Michigan data center project
Singapore-based AGIBOT Pte. Ltd, under Chinese humanoid robot developer AGIBOT, will supply up to 143 robots for deployment at a Michigan data center, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) operations.
Asia Pacific AI-driven data center boom reshapes Southeast Asia landscape
Asia Pacific (APAC) data center growth will remain strong through 2028, but future capacity expansion is expected to become increasingly concentrated in markets and operators capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI)-grade workloads, large-scale financing and execution discipline, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said Monday.
IMDA doubles down on AI readiness in Singapore by upskilling 40,000 tech professionals over next three years
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will expand the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) to upskill 40,000 tech professionals in Singapore under the National AI Impact Program (NAIIP), including final-year Information and Digital Technologies (IDT) students, over the next three years.
Equinix to build new data center in Malaysia with $190M investment
Equinix, Inc., the global digital infrastructure company, has on Tuesday announced plans to expand its presence in Malaysia with a new data center, KL2, in Kuala Lumpur with over $190 million investment.
Convergence in the blood: How AI and biotech are rewriting cancer detection across Asia
Industrial bases, not just science, will determine whether breakthroughs become real benefits.
How are APAC countries approaching AI governance?
The direction across APAC is clear, even though regions move at different paces. Some jurisdictions are moving from voluntary principles to binding rules, especially in high-impact AI applications and critical industries.
