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Rethinking Cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
Protecting the enterprise from cybersecurity risks has never been easy, and there is no silver bullet. In an AI-driven environment where risks are rapidly increasing and evolving, a proactive and holistic approach to cybersecurity is the only way forward. Given the escalating costs of weak defenses, the problem's inherent complexity, the rapid pace of…
Vietnam’s FPT strengthens German presence with new Frankfurt office, accelerating banking, finance digital transformation
Vietnamese technology corporation FPT has officially opened its latest office in Germany, reinforcing its commitment to leading European clients in the banking and finance sectors. This is FPT's fourth office in Germany.
Singapore’s Bitget becomes the first UEX to integrate Morph Chain, advancing its Onchain ecosystem
Bitget, the Singapore-headquartered Universal Exchange (UEX), has officially become the first exchange to integrate with Morph Chain, marking a major milestone in the expansion of its Onchain ecosystem.
Paywatch completes $20M Series A equity round with strategic investments from Artem Ventures, Kakao Pay
Paywatch, a Malaysia-based fintech-driven employee benefit platform and earned wage access (EWA) service provider, announced Thursday it has raised $20 million Series A equity funding from Malaysia’s FWD-backed Artem Ventures, South Korea’s Kakao Pay.
Singapore holds the global second spot for data center construction cost, as AI, ESG demand transform the sector – Turner & Townsend
Singapore’s data center market continues to anchor Asia’s digital infrastructure landscape, ranking as the second most expensive market globally in Turner & Townsend’s data center construction cost index 2025.
Endowus partners with Avanda Investment Management to broaden access to Singapore equity investment opportunities
Endowus, a Singapore-based independent wealth advisor and investment platform, announced Thursday a partnership with Avanda Investment Management, a global asset management company, to broaden access to Singapore equity investment opportunities.
Singapore’s StraitsX to extend payment network across Asia, advancing stablecoin-native cross border settlement
StraitsX, the Singapore-based stablecoin payment firm, will be expanding the StraitsX Payment Network to support real-time, foreign exchange (FX)-transparent cross-border settlement across Asia, beginning with enhanced connectivity between Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan.
Singapore’s dtcpay secures EMI license in Luxembourg, launches continental European headquarters
Dtcpay, a Singapore-based stablecoin payment solutions firm, announced Thursday it has secured its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg, marking its official expansion into Europe.
Singapore’s Lighthouse Canton secures $40M in strategic funding led by Peak XV Partners
Singapore-based investment institution Lighthouse Canton announced Tuesday a $40 million strategic investment round led by Peak XV Partners.
The battle for the digital age: Why cyber security is now a world of AI versus AI
The battle of AI versus AI is a defining challenge of our era. By adopting a unified, prevention-first strategy built on advanced, comprehensive technological types, organizations can harness the power of AI to build safety, resilience, and confidence in the hyperconnected world.
