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The hidden labor of intimacy on subscription platforms like OnlyFans
Behind the glossy profile photo and the always-on flirtation, there is often a shift schedule. OnlyFans’ scale now supports a shadow workforce of “chatters” hired by agencies to keep subscribers engaged, convert small talk into paid messages, and preserve the illusion of direct intimacy, even when the person replying is halfway across the world.
When machines hold the keys: Why AI is reshaping fraud and cyber defense
Access control, behavioral monitoring and auditability should not be viewed as constraints; but as the foundations for safe, scalable adoption. If organizations fail to control what AI can access, they will fail to control what it can do - and no amount of reactive incident response can compensate.
Vinfast inks deal to develop transportation infrastructure in Indonesia
VinFast Indonesia has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with the Subang Regency Government and a key infrastructure partner to develop an interchange on the vital toll road connecting Cikampek and Palimanan (Cipali Toll Road).
AI profitability in Southeast Asia: What 200 case studies reveal about regional transformation
The race for AI supremacy in Southeast Asia will not be won by those who spend the most, but by those who optimize the best.
Four moves that separate AI leaders from laggards
Most companies feel stuck in generative AI experimentation. Real change comes from business redesign, not tool deployment.
Singapore’s GIC partners Sony Music to buy music catalogs
GIC, a Singapore-based institutional investor, and Sony Music Group (SMG), a Japan-based music group, announced Wednesday the establishment of an investment partnership to acquire and amplify high‑quality, marquee music catalog assets across a range of genres.
Why Asia Pacific’s over 45 founders are the new face of Unicorn ambition
The 'Unicorn' dream is alive and well in Asia-Pacific, but it is being driven by experience rather than youth.
Paydibs, AltPayNet team up to provide payment services between Malaysia and the Philippines
Paydibs Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based payment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with AltPayNet, a payment service provider based in the Philippines, to provide payment services between Malaysia and the Philippines.
NeutraDC partners Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No.1 to expand data centers in Indonesia, Singapore
Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No.1 has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NeutraDC to connect Hokkaido Ishikari, Indonesia and Singapore, the network hub of Asia, and provide digital infrastructure that enables service deployment across all three markets for users of Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No.1.
MBSB expects smartphone industry to experience a challenging 2026
MBSB Research said Thursday that it has maintained its neutral stance on Malaysia's technology sector as it viewed that the smartphone industry is anticipated to experience a challenging 2026.
