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From romance to risk: How AI is blurring the lines in online dating
As #AI continues to shape online dating, human verification is becoming an urgent priority. While dating apps provide a space for singles to connect, the challenge of distinguishing humans from bots remains significant. Strengthening authentication tools is crucial to fostering genuine relationships and building trust in digital interactions.
NTT DATA commissions Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit subsea cable
NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and technology services firm, announced Monday the commissioning of its Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit (MIST) submarine cable system by June 2025.
Alipay+ contributes more than 80 percent of inbound QR payments via DuitNow in Malaysia
Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment platform of Ant International, has contributed more than 80 percent of inbound QR payments via DuitNow in Malaysia.
Catcha Digital acquires 51 percent stake in Malaysia-based consultancy Digital Symphony for $5.16M
Malaysian digital media firm Catcha Digital Berhad announced Monday that it has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to acquire a 51 percent equity interest in Malaysia-based digital consultancy DS Services Sdn Bhd (Digital Symphony) for a cash consideration of MYR 22.95 million ($5.16 million).
Thailand approves $2.7B data center and cloud services projects
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has on Monday approved $2.7 billion data center and cloud services projects.
Hong Kong’s RedotPay secures $40M in Series A funding round led by Lightspeed
RedotPay, a crypto payment platform based in Hong Kong, has announced the successful close of a $40 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed following their commitment in December 2024.
Ekuinas invests in Malaysian cybersecurity firm Bluesify
Malaysian government-linked private equity firm Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas) announced Monday its investment in Bluesify Solutions Sdn Bhd, a local managed security service provider (MSSP).
Hong Leong Islamic Bank collaborates with PayNet, GoBarakah on new FinTech ecosystem
Malaysian lender Hong Leong Islamic Bank (HLISB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with fintech platform GoBarakah, with plans to build a new FinTech ecosystem that channels donations and funds to underserved communities.
Cloud security checklist: 5 steps to protect your data and applications
Moving to the cloud unlocks a range of new capabilities that can greatly benefit any organization - increased flexibility, lower costs, and easier scalability just to name a few. However, migrating workloads away from private data centers also introduces major new cybersecurity headaches if you don’t know how to navigate the shared responsibility model…
Thailand approves Sunwoda to invest $1B in EV battery cell plants
Thailand’s Commission on the National Competitiveness Enhancement for Targeted Industries, has approved an investment by a unit of China’s Sunwoda Electronic worth more than $1 billion in the production of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) batteries at the cell level, in a move that will strengthen the country’s supply chain and support…
