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Keeping sustainability at the forefront of the AI boom

Beyond enterprise action and widespread change from the data center industry, and those investing in this industry, as individuals, we too have responsibility for our own usage of AI. Using AI responsibly may include minimizing trial-and-error use by optimizing prompts, de-duplication of data and avoiding unnecessary iterations. While it’s easier said than…

Indonesia’s GoTo Group achieves record profitability in 1Q25

PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk, the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, announced Tuesday that it reached record adjusted EBITDA in its Fintech and On-Demand Services units, as well as sustained year-on-year (y-o-y) core gross transaction value (GTV) growth, highlighting GoTo's strong product mix and strategic execution across its integrated ecosystem.

​​Animoca Brands opens first office in the Middle East, appoints Web3 veteran Omar Elassar as MD

The company has also appointed Omar Elassar as managing director for the Middle East and head of global strategic partnerships.

VinFast’s sees 296% surge in 1Q25 global deliveries

Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast Auto Ltd announced Monday that the company delivered 36,330 EVs globally in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) , representing a 296 percent increase year-over-year.

ESR and STACK break ground on first phase of 72 MW data center campus in Kansai, Japan

ESR Group Limited, the Hong Kong-based new economy real asset owner and manager, and STACK Infrastructure, the Japan-based digital infrastructure firm, have jointly constructed and operated a new data center as part of a multi-phase 72-megawatt[1] (MW) data center campus development in Keihanna, located in Japan’s Kansai region.

Curlec by Razorpay appoints payments leader Kevin Lee as Malaysia Country Head

Curlec by Razorpay, Malaysia’s payment firm, has on Monday announced the appointment of Kevin Lee as its Country Head.

Maybank: macro uncertainty caused by tariffs could slow the growth trajectory of the digital economy

Macro uncertainty caused by tariffs could slow the growth trajectory of the digital economy, especially for players reliant on discretionary consumer spending, Maybank Investment Bank said in its note on last Thursday.

KAF Digital Bank commences PERINTIS phase for early adopters

KAF Digital Bank has on last Friday started the onboarding of selected public customers with the commencement of the PERINTIS phase, marking a significant step towards redefining Islamic digital banking in Malaysia.

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How small businesses can compete with big brands using AI marketing

Having a small marketing budget doesn't mean you cannot have a huge impact. With the correct tools powered by AI, even small businesses can automate time-consuming processes, extend custom-tailored service, analyze outcomes with no difficulty, and compete with larger companies.

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​Has AI lived up to its hype in recruiting?​

AI has significantly changed the recruiting landscape, offering tools that enhance efficiency and provide new insights. However, challenges related to bias, transparency, and candidate experience indicate that AI has not fully lived up to its initial hype. As the technology continues to evolve, organizations must approach AI integration thoughtfully,…