The Ultimate Guide to Application Programming Interface
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Application Programming Interface (API).
What to know about Application Programming Interface
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) serve as vital bridges that connect different software applications, enabling them to communicate and share data seamlessly. This integration is the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, powering everything from cloud services and mobile applications to fintech innovations and IoT devices.
Our collection of stories explores the multifaceted role APIs play across various industries, highlighting partnerships that bolster cloud security, advances in API protection, and the increasing adoption of APIs in areas like open banking and digital transformation. Readers will gain insights into how API management, security challenges, and emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of software development and business collaboration.
Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or business leader, exploring these narratives will deepen your understanding of APIs' critical role in driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly interconnected world.
Asian Application Programming Interface News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Gamma launches GCE in Singapore for APAC partner links
Singapore's strict licensing and Singtel's dominance make Gamma's partner-led APAC plan a test of whether wholesale routes can open the market.
Kong expands Singapore cloud gateways for AI & APIs
Customers in Singapore can keep AI and API traffic in-country as Kong adds single-tenant gateways and local control plane hosting.
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
AI agents are quietly reshaping retail, and sluggish loyalty platforms risk losing transactions long before shoppers know they've gone.
Mambu launches Payments Hub across four Asian markets
Mambu rolls out its cloud-based Payments Hub in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore to streamline multi-rail payment processing.
CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification
CelcomDigi, Firebase and Telenor Linx launch network-based phone verification in Malaysia to replace vulnerable SMS one-time passwords.
Symbio unveils advanced API stack for seamless number management
Symbio expands digital experience in Singapore with a new API stack, enhancing number management and easing communications for service providers across APAC.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Application Programming Interface
Codenotary flags 210,000 risky AI agent actions daily
Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows
Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group
DataHub Cloud v1 aims to boost analytics agent accuracy
Infobip study finds CX investment gap in global brands
Featured News
Expert Columns
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Women in tech must demand more than token PR support
Why more SaaS vendors are embedding data quality into their core platforms
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Application Programming Interface News
Soneium aligns with LINE to boost web3 mini-app adoption
Soneium and LINE are teaming up to introduce blockchain technology into LINE's mini-apps, aiming to boost web3 adoption among its 200 million users.
Report finds financial services most targeted by DDoS attacks for 2 years
Akamai's new report reveals financial services face 34% of DDoS attacks, fueled by geopolitical tensions.
Singtel & SK Telecom join forces for next-gen telecom networks
Singtel and SK Telecom have signed an MoU to advance next-gen telecom networks, focusing on AI, virtualisation, and preparing for 6G over the next two years.
RateHawk opens Asian headquarters in Singapore targeting travel market
RateHawk has expanded into Asia with a new Singapore HQ to target travel agents, offering a B2B platform for booking hotels, flights, and transfers.
Brightcove partners with J:COM for Japanese wildlife streaming
Brightcove has teamed up with J:COM to power Ikimono Watch, streaming wildlife content from Japan's zoos and aquariums, promising a seamless viewing experience.
DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub
DE-CIX has inaugurated its Jakarta facility, promising a robust digital ecosystem and seamless cloud services for Southeast Asia's growing market.
LTP partners with Finery Markets to enhance crypto spot transactions
Digital asset service, LTP, is now facilitating institutional clients to engage in crypto spot transactions via Finery Markets' FM Liquidity Match, enhancing the crypto industry's interlink.
Colt delivers 1000 Versa SD-WAN services spanning 55 nations
Colt Technology Services has delivered its 1,000th Versa SD-WAN service, marking significant progress in automating global digital services across 55 nations, including Asian markets.
IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space launch second phase of digital currency project
IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space advance to phase two of JCB Digital Currency project, focusing on offline peer-to-peer transfers.
Boomi and APU collaborate for digital transformation in dairy sector
Boomi teams up with APU Company, a leading Mongolian dairy and beverage producer, to promote digital transformation and enhance business operations.
Arise by INFINITAS and Google Cloud partner to aid open innovation
The companies are building a co-innovation platform and talent ecosystem for delivering more equitable and inclusive access to financial services.
Tonik chooses Noname Security to safeguard digital platform
Tonik, the Philippines' first neobank, has selected Noname Security to enhance cybersecurity measures for its digital platform.
8x8 supplies SMS API to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia
CCEP Indonesia has onboarded 8x8's SMS API to provide a mobile order and delivery management platform for its distributors and retailers.
New Relic launches Autopilot & Ground Truth for AI
Businesses running AI agents may now route incident response and observability data through New Relic's new tools, aimed at cutting operational toil.
OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise
Enterprise users can now see credit spend by person, product and model, helping finance teams spot adoption trends and control costs more tightly.
Owl Labs launches subscription service for hybrid devices
IT teams can now centrally manage hybrid meeting fleets as Owl Labs adds paid analytics, support and API tools to its devices.
DoubleVerify launches DV Neura for agentic ad workflows
The new system lets advertisers query verification data through AI assistants and approve campaign changes as automation spreads across ad buying.
LiveRamp launches partner scheme for AI marketing agents
Marketers can now test partner-built AI tools inside LiveRamp, as the limited pilot aims to streamline planning, measurement and activation.
CrowdStrike extends Falcon AI Detection across key gateways
The integrations aim to close security gaps as more firms run AI in production across gateways, APIs and models.
Sports betting apps targeted by fraud, warns Approov
Major sporting events are giving fraudsters fresh ways to scrape data, hijack tokens and abuse APIs in genuine betting apps.