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Singapore’s insurtech Igloo launches AI travel insurance assistant in Indonesia, boosting purchase decision 44%
Singapore-based insurtech company Igloo has launched Igi, an AI travel insurance assistant in Indonesia that guides customers through the full purchase journey within a single conversational interface.
18% of Singapore firms have AI security policies, but no tools to enforce
As many as 18 percent of five Singapore organizations have policies against unauthorized AI tools but lack any mechanism to detect violations, according to JFrog's 2026 Software Supply Chain Security State of the Union report released in early June.
CKD readiness mitigates policy impact across most EV marques in Malaysia – MBSB
MBSB Research said Monday that completely knocked down (CKD) readiness will mitigate recent policy impact across most electric vehicle (EV) marques in Malaysia.
Zetrix AI’s Philippines JV inks agreements with multiple government entities for digital payments
Malaysia-based Zetrix AI Berhad, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Berhad, announced Monday that its joint venture in the Philippines namely MYEG Philippines, Inc. (MYEG PH) has signed several agreements for the provision of digital payment services with multiple government entities.
Singapore employers willing to pay a premium for AI skills despite softer hiring sentiment – survey
Singapore employers report lower hiring sentiment for the third quarter of 2026, while continuing to indicate a willingness to pay a premium for skills including artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey revealed on Tuesday.
Singapore unveils AI supercomputer to advance climate, healthcare studies
Singapore on Monday launched ASPIRE 2B, a new national supercomputer designed to support advanced artificial intelligence (AI) research and high-performance computing, as the city-state seeks to deepen its position as a regional AI hub and accelerate breakthroughs in areas ranging from climate science to healthcare.
Southeast Asia’s paper problem: Why the region’s fastest-growing economies still run on filing cabinets
The paper problem in Southeast Asia is not a technology gap. It is an execution gap. The tools exist. The ROI is clear. The question is which companies will move first, and which will still be filing paper in 2030.
29% of enterprises self-believe in scaling infrastructure amid AI trend
While AI has become a near-universal corporate priority, only 29 percentage of enterprises are confident that their infrastructure can meet evolving business demands, according to a new global study from Tata Communications and Bloomberg Media Studios.
Vietnam’s VinFast delivers 58,577 EVs in Q1/2026, net loss widens to $1.12B
VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer under Vietnam’s conglomerate Vingroup delivered 58,577 EVs in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1/2026), a 61 percent jump year-on-year, but its net loss increased to $1.12 billion as costs continued to outpace revenues.
Malaysia tech seen entering earnings-driven upcycle despite pullback risks – analysts
Malaysia's technology sector is entering an earnings-driven upcycle as improving order books, rising book-to-bill ratios and sustained global spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure support growth prospects, analysts said, although they cautioned that the sector could face increased volatility after a strong rally this year.
