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From footfall to foresight: how AI can turn fragmented retail signals into better decisions
StarHub's Lawrence Lim examines how retailers can connect fragmented online and offline customer signals and use AI to move from retrospective reporting toward faster, predictive decision-making.
Hong Kong selects 36 agentic AI pilots for financial sandbox
Hong Kong regulators selected 36 agentic AI use cases from nearly 100 proposals for controlled trials across banking and other financial sectors.
Can wealthtech use gamification to encourage patience rather than trading?
Recompound Co-Founder Toby Limanto argues that wealthtech should measure whether digital engagement encourages disciplined investing, not simply more app activity or trading.
Japan’s SMBC, Singapore’s Singtel Innov8 invest in file-automation firm fileAI
Singapore's fileAI, the developer of file automation software fileForge, has secured investments from the corporate venture arms of Japan's SMBC and Singapore's Singtel Group, though the parties did not disclose other details.
Nanyang Technological University flies Singapore’s first homegrown electric aircraft in Germany test campaign
Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has completed a month-long flight-test campaign in Germany with Singapore's first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) aircraft designed and built in the country.
DBS and Stripe partner for AI cross-border payments in Asia
Singapore banking group DBS and US payment firm Stripe have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of agentic commerce and cross-border payments in Asia.
Cybozu funds Southeast Asia expansion as Kintone customer growth accelerates in Malaysia
Cybozu's first-half results show rising Kintone revenue as the company steps up localization and regional expansion, including a larger Malaysia presence.
Chelsea Football Club extends technology partnership with Vietnam’s FPT into 2026/27 season
England's Chelsea Football Club and Vietnam’s technology giant FPT have extended their technology partnership for the 2026/27 season, continuing work on the Premier League club's digital systems and fan engagement.
Appistoki opens Salesforce Data and AI Center of Excellence in Taguig in the Philippines
Appistoki has opened a Salesforce-focused data and AI center in Taguig, with early demonstrations centered on real-estate use cases.
Southeast Asia’s EV sales accelerate as energy crisis continues
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are accelerating in Southeast Asia as energy crisis continues, Maybank Investment Bank said on Thursday.
