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Sea, OpenAI launch APAC AI Hackathon series, starting in Singapore in June

Singapore technology giant Sea Ltd and OpenAI will launch the Sea x OpenAI Codex Hackathon in Singapore on June 6, 2026, marking the start of a regional hackathon series across the Asia-Pacific region.

42% of APAC enterprises to spend at least $1M on AI agents in next 12 months

Enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region are rapidly increasing investments in agentic AI, with 42 percent of organizations planning to allocate at least $1 million to AI agents over the next 12 months, according to a new report released by Informa and technology research firm Omdia.

Ant Digital Technologies & RYT Bank win Best AI-Powered Customer Experience Award in Malaysia

The award recognises the joint achievement of both organisations in deploying enterprise-grade AI technology to deliver personalised, scalable financial services and bring best-in-class customer experiences in Malaysia, according to a statement.

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.

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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,…

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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.