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FPT deepens Microsoft tie to speed Asia AI rollout

Enterprises across Asia may move faster from AI pilots to production, as the deal targets scalable deployment in ASEAN, Japan and South Korea.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Facebook

Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety

Teen users in Singapore will face tighter Instagram, Facebook and Messenger content controls as Meta backs new online-safety talks with schools and families.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Philippines & Google Cloud expand AI & cyber defence

Thousands of civil servants and government systems are set to gain AI and cyber tools as the Philippines widens digital public services and network resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Ninja Van Malaysia doubles warehouse scanning speeds

Rising eCommerce volumes are putting pressure on Malaysia's logistics networks, as the firm now handles 30 to 60 scans a minute.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand

The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Digital Entertainment

V47, COL Group partner to expand microdrama in Asia

Brand-funded short-form dramas are set to reach six South East Asian markets as the partners target mobile viewers and marketers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Singapore workers outpace global peers in workplace AI

Most Singapore knowledge workers are already using AI to create work they could not have made a year ago, but leadership support lags.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Robotics

BlackBerry, UKM bring QNX curriculum to ASEAN first

Students in Malaysia will gain hands-on access to BlackBerry's QNX tools as UKM becomes the first ASEAN university to add them.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Digital Realty expands Malaysia footprint with Cyberjaya hub

Malaysia gains a new global operator as Digital Realty begins building capacity for cloud and AI demand in Cyberjaya.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

Directed acquires GPS2GO to expand in Southeast Asia

Thailand's manufacturing hub becomes a bigger strategic base for the Melbourne-headquartered group after it bought local telematics provider GPS2GO.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026

Risk & Compliance

Corsearch joins Philippines eCommerce pact on fakes

The pact aims to curb counterfeit sales across major marketplaces by using shared intelligence and AI checks before listings go live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Data Analytics

UOB & FPT sign AI banking partnership for Asia-Pacific

The tie-up could speed digital banking upgrades and AI adoption across UOB's Asian markets, with pilots likely in Vietnam and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Private Cloud

Garuda Indonesia modernises core systems with RISE with SAP

The move is designed to cut costs and improve transparency as the carrier links finance, procurement and maintenance systems on SAP Cloud ERP Private.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Global Stories

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Hybrid Cloud

Ping Identity appoints Sultan as APJ General Manager

The hire comes as APJ customers accelerate AI deployment, raising demand for identity controls to manage human and machine access safely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Unified Communications

Yealink opens Singapore global headquarters & centre

The expansion will bolster Yealink's Asia-Pacific support and cloud operations as multinationals redraw regional bases, with Singapore gaining more tech jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026