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As AI moves deeper into auto finance, trust and connectivity take center stage
At AIMCONNECT 2026 in Singapore, industry leaders explored what it will take to make smarter mobility and financing work for consumers. Artificial intelligence is moving beyond answering customer questions and suggesting products. In automotive finance, the bigger opportunity lies in connecting the many decisions between an initial enquiry and a completed…
Hong Kong launches embodied AI hub for real-world robot testing
HKPC and FLAIR have launched Hong Kong's first embodied AI applications hub for real-world robot training, validation and deployment.
Fireblocks’ Itai Turbahn on making embedded wallets feel like consumer payments [Q&A]
Fireblocks VP Itai Turbahn discusses embedded-wallet security, recovery, custody, sandbox testing and cross-border consumer payments around TrueMoney's THBT rollout.
Ping An Digital Bank reports over 96% deepfake detection in HKMA sandbox
Ping An Digital Bank has completed an anti-fraud testing project in the second cohort of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Generative AI Sandbox, reporting a deepfake detection accuracy of more than 96% in the trial.
Tether backs AIsa platform for AI-agent payments and API access
Tether Capital has made a strategic investment in AIsa, a platform that allows AI agents to access data, software and computing resources and pay for usage through a single interface. The companies announced the investment on October 15 but did…
Tune Protect launches TPXtra platform for insurance and lifestyle services
Malaysia-based insurer Tune Protect has launched TPXtra, a digital platform that brings insurance protection, associated services and travel-related benefits into a single account. The company announced the launch on October 15, positioning it as…
UPS opens $80M-plus air hub at Clark, expanding global logistics links
United Parcel Service (UPS) opened a new air hub at Clark International Airport in the Philippines on October 15, following an investment of more than $80 million. The logistics company said the project will improve services along more than 1,100…
Partior, National Bank of Bahrain to study on-chain dinar settlement
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain settlement company Partior to examine whether the Bahraini dinar could be settled on Partior’s multi-bank network. The companies announced the agreement on…
Applied Materials unveils $5B semiconductor R&D center in Silicon Valley
Applied Materials has unveiled an Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization Center in Silicon Valley, a US$5 billion investment intended to support semiconductor equipment and process research.The compa
LogicMonitor expands AI-assisted IT operations capabilities in Southeast Asia
LogicMonitor has announced additional capabilities for its Autonomous IT platform, including AI-assisted investigations, broader monitoring data and governance controls. The company said the features are available t
