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More travellers are avoiding roaming fees by activating eSIMs before departure, with half now using them for overseas trips, Ubigi said.
Security teams face a broader threat as criminals and state-backed actors use generative AI to speed hacks, phishing and malware.
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Worries over accuracy and human skills are tempering the rapid rise in personal use of generative AI, despite wider adoption across five markets.
Nearly half of larger Asia Pacific firms have deployed AI PCs, while 95% expect workstations to be vital for AI work within two years.
Concerns over misinformation and manipulation are creating an opening for eYou, which is now available worldwide on iOS and Android.
Strong cash generation and steady water and energy demand left Veolia on track to meet its 2026 targets after first-quarter sales rose 1.0%.
Small firms and solo founders now get guided Google Ads setup and optimisation, easing a marketing hurdle for businesses with limited staff.
The award could help Cherry stand out in the crowded peripherals market, as buyers increasingly seek ergonomic, customisable work mice.
The shift could see startup tools reach PepsiCo's operations faster, as the group narrows its APAC scheme to suppliers ready for rollout.
Professionals can now record meetings through their own Bluetooth earphones, while a recording-free transcription option addresses privacy concerns.
Travellers and small merchants in Indonesia and China can now use domestic e-wallets across both markets, widening QR payment acceptance.
Healthtech startups are finding it harder to scale as weaker exits and tighter liquidity help drive Canadian VC investment down to CAD $1 billion in 2025.
Heightened scrutiny over components and costs makes the hire significant as Vertiv seeks to keep data centre equipment flowing amid AI-driven demand.
Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.
The Kuala Lumpur hub will give Southeast Asian customers round-the-clock technical support as OceanBase pushes to win more regulated finance clients.
Information on about 500,000 volunteers is being offered for sale online, raising fears that stolen health and DNA data could be misused for years.
High electricity costs are pushing UK companies to place AI systems overseas, putting the country’s sovereignty ambitions under pressure.
The plan could deepen UK firms’ dependence on overseas AI providers unless ministers also spur wider enterprise adoption and infrastructure.
Pilot projects in social services and public safety will test whether humanoid robots can handle real-world tasks across Singapore and Asia Pacific.
