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45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says

Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Network Infrastructure

DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand in Japan

The Tokyo base gives DigitalBridge closer access to deals as Japan's demand for data centres and network links rises with AI and cloud growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

QR Ph links Philippines merchants to Alipay+ wallets

Foreign wallet users can now pay Philippine merchants through existing QR Ph codes, widening access for SMEs and boosting cashless trade.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Data Protection

Authologic wins EU digital identity wallet registration

Businesses will soon need wallet-based checks as EU rules push verified digital credentials into onboarding and compliance across 27 member states.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Crypto

Bitget launches GPU rental-price perpetuals for traders

Retail traders can now bet on AI chip rental costs, as Bitget opens around-the-clock perpetuals tied to Nvidia GPU indices.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Gaming

Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module

Young learners will get free lessons on budgeting, credit and blockchain as the partnership targets financial skills in emerging economies.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Papua New Guinea signs K26m deal with TechnologyOne

The three-year extension will broaden digital oversight of spending and revenue as the government pushes to tighten control of public funds nationwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Siro urges Budget 2027 funding for fibre blackspots

Up to 200,000 Irish premises could still miss full-fibre access unless ministers back targeted funding in Budget 2027, SIRO warned.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

SpaceXAI picks Fabric Group as first Australia partner

The agreement will see Fabric train its engineers as Australia becomes a proving ground for SpaceXAI's push into enterprise software teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data centers

DayOne & TNB plan 1.5GW Selangor data centre power

Reliability concerns are driving a planned on-site generation and battery storage setup for a new Selangor data centre, pending approvals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Sber plans three-day AI Journey conference in Moscow

The Moscow gathering will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, research and daily life across Russia and beyond.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike, Telkom Indonesia partner on AI cyber defence

Indonesia's businesses and public bodies could gain stronger protection as Telkom adopts CrowdStrike's Falcon platform and co-develops AI security services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Fintech

DCPayments adds Interac e-Transfer to Canadian checkout

Canadian merchants can now take bank-based payments at checkout, cutting card fees and reconciliation work while speeding settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Labour promises to set up AI regulator, copyright rules if elected

The plan would give New Zealand a dedicated AI office and tougher copyright protections, aiming to curb risks and share gains with workers.

By RNZ • 6 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Leigh Jasper wins Pearcey Victorian Entrepreneur award

The award spotlights Melbourne's start-up scene and Jasper's return to founding, after Aconex sold to Oracle for AUD $1.6 billion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

CyberFest expands across North East with secure AI focus

A month-long festival will put secure AI, cyber resilience and regional investment opportunities in the spotlight as North East firms seek national partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago