WeLab and Google form AI strategic partnership to boost digital banking in Asia
WeLab, a Hong Kong-based fintech platform, and Google have announced an artificial intelligence (AI)-focus partnership to boost digital banking in the region, and advance WeLab’s goal of delivering AI-powered financial services to 500 million users by 2032.
Ant International joins Google’s Agent Payments protocol as a launch partner
Ant International, a global provider of digital payments, digitization, and financial technology, announced Wednesday its role as a launch partner of Google to develop Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open rulebook that defines how artificial intelligence (AI) agents can reliably transact with the authorization of users.
NUS and Google ink new partnership to advance applied AI research and talent development in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Google are embarking on a new strategic collaboration to accelerate applied artificial intelligence (AI) research and nurture skilled AI practitioners.
Google Pay rolls out integration of eWallets – ShopeePay and TNG eWallet in Malaysia
Google has on Tuesday announced the integration of ShopeePay and TNG eWallet (an Alipay+ Partner) with Google Pay in Malaysia, marking Google Pay's first eWallet integrations in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia antitrust agency fines Google $12.4M for unfair business practices – report
The agency launched an investigation into Alphabet Inc's Google in 2022 on suspicion it had abused its dominant position by requiring Indonesian app developers to use Google Play Billing, at higher rates than other payment systems, or face removal from the Google Play Store, according to the report.
From scheduling to strategy, here’s how AI assistants are changing the game
AI-driven personal assistants are not just tools. They enable smarter decision-making and streamlined operations for both individual and business use. These are no longer simply automating mundane tasks. They are now evolving toward sophisticated solutions that integrate real-time insights into workflows, resulting in unprecedented levels of business…
Google introduces new strategic initiatives at Malaysia’s National AI Office Launch
Beginning with a pilot program with the Ministry of Digital, this initiative seeks to enhance productivity by having AI assist with tasks like report writing and meeting summarization, freeing up valuable time for public officers to focus on strategic priorities. Gemini for Google Workspace will also facilitate more effective communication and collaboration…
E-ConomySEA 2024 report: Malaysia’s digital economy to hit $31B in 2024
Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach $31 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, an increase of 16% from 2023 according to the latest e-Conomy SEA 2024 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
Digital economy will reach $263B in GMV next year, says report
Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company have projected that the digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA) will reach $263 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, a 15 percent increase over last year.
Google breaks ground on $2B Malaysia data center and cloud region
Google has on Tuesday launched its first data center and cloud region in Malaysia. With construction underway in Elmina Business Park, Selangor, the $2 billion investment in its data center and cloud infrastructure will help meet growing demand for Google Cloud capabilities and AI innovations, and other digital products and services in Malaysia.
