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TechNode enters Central Asia, expanding its global technology footprint
The MOU marks another step in TechNode’s expansion of its global technology and innovation network. TechNode, The Tech and KTIH will combine their media reach, regional industry networks and cross-border innovation resources to support business connections, investment dialogue and market cooperation between China and Central Asia, creating new opportunities…
Ant International, Mastercard and Visa develop KYA framework
Ant International, Mastercard and Visa are developing common checks for identifying and monitoring AI agents across payment networks.
PLDT reports faster operations from three UiPath AI systems
PLDT says three UiPath-based AI systems are shortening knowledge retrieval, customer response and risk reviews across its Philippine operations.
ASEAN businesses favor selective hiring as AI and efficiency shape growth priorities
A Reeracoen Group and Rakuten Insight survey across six ASEAN markets finds selective hiring is widespread while operational efficiency and AI remain key growth priorities.
WD-sponsored IDC survey finds AI is extending enterprise data retention and storage demand
A WD-sponsored IDC study finds AI adoption is increasing data volumes, extending retention periods and bringing archived information back into active use.
Singapore’s Toku establishes UAE unit as Talabat deployment expands across eight Middle East markets
Singapore-listed Toku has established a UAE subsidiary as its Talabat customer-experience deployment expands across all eight of the platform’s Middle East markets.
TikTok to invest $1B in logistics project in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City
Tokgistic Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-registered affiliate of short video platform TikTok will invest $980 million in a logistics project in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, part of the social-media company's growing presence in Vietnam.
Refined tungsten of Vietnam’s miner Masan High Tech Materials escapes draft export restriction
Masan High-Tech Materials (MSR), the mining arm under Vietnam's conglomerate Masan, clarified its high-purity tungsten (wolfram) products are not covered by draft export restrictions for minerals.
AI training should be judged by work quality, says Tribe Academy’s Felicia Tan [Q&A]
Tribe Academy Director Felicia Tan discusses measuring AI training after 30, 60 and 90 days, preserving domain judgment, and redesigning work around AI.
Apple enters foldable market with $1,999 iPhone Duo
Apple has unveiled the $1,999 iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset, with a 7.6-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip and October 23 release.
