The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Supply Chain.
What to know about Supply Chain
Supply chain management encompasses the intricate network of processes involved in producing and distributing goods and services, linking manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers. In today's rapidly evolving business environment, supply chains face numerous challenges, including cybersecurity risks, sustainability expectations, and technological disruptions.
Recent stories highlight the growing importance of resilience and security within supply chains, emphasizing the need for proactive approaches to manage cyber risks and maintain operational continuity. Advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and cloud-based solutions are reshaping how organizations optimize supply chain visibility, efficiency, and transparency.
Moreover, sustainability has become a critical consideration, driving organizations to adopt greener practices and transparent reporting. The integration of digital tools and automation supports this transition, enabling more agile and sustainable supply chain networks.
Whether addressing digital transformation, managing geopolitical risks, or navigating current economic pressures, exploring these stories can provide valuable insights into managing and advancing modern supply chains effectively.
Asian Supply Chain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ThreatBook launches AI security tools for SOCs & AI skills
ThreatBook launches Flocks and SafeSkill as new AI security tools, aiming to ease SOC alert overload and screen enterprise AI skills for hidden risks.
Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel
Mistral AI expands its Singapore footprint with HTX and partners, targeting secure AI deployments in public safety, healthcare, finance and defence.
Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China
Lalamove's 2025 sustainability report says new energy vehicle order fulfilment in China topped 60%, hitting its 2028 goal three years early.
Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Singapore firms report AI security incidents despite controls, as Proofpoint warns deployment of assistants and agents is outpacing monitoring.
Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta
Rockwell Automation draws nearly 400 industry leaders in Jakarta as manufacturers weigh AI, analytics and digital tools to lift efficiency and resilience.
QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping
QBE Asia warns of weather, labour, cyber and cargo fire pressures as marine insurers face a more fragmented risk landscape.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Supply Chain
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Featured News
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
Jacobs sees a gap in Palantir consultancy as Vanyar targets enterprise demand beyond defence, with early projects set to showcase its edge.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Supply Chain News
PSA Singapore adopts Motorola radio system for Tuas Port
PSA Singapore expands Motorola's TETRA radio network for Tuas Mega Port as the USD $20 billion project gears up to become the world's largest terminal.
Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook
Taiwan-based Zyxel gains a place among just five communications equipment firms in S&P Global's 2026 Sustainability Yearbook after strong ESG scores.
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Dragos names Kaori Nieda as Japan Country Manager to drive growth in industrial cyber security and deepen ties with Macnica.
Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
Microsoft 365 drives 32% of escalated incidents in Malaysia, with phishing, weak authentication and dark web credentials fuelling attacks.
Cainiao & CP AXTRA expand Thailand retail logistics
Cainiao and CP AXTRA deepen Thai retail tie-up with forward warehousing push, as store-level automation lifts order capacity fivefold.
Ripple joins Singapore BLOOM trade settlement pilot
Ripple joins Singapore's BLOOM pilot, using RLUSD and the XRP Ledger to automate cross-border trade payments on shipment verification.
Singaporeans want phone support as firms push digital
Singaporeans still prefer calls for customer support, but firms are shifting budgets to digital self-service and AI, risking a widening gap.
Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall
Samsung keeps Southeast Asia lead as Apple jumps to third, but rising memory costs and a shift to pricier phones lift revenue above shipments.
Mastercard, Bank of Shanghai boost China transfers
Mastercard Move links with Bank of Shanghai to add bank account rails for two-way cross-border payments between China and global markets.
Singapore firms boost AI, sovereign cloud as security rises
Singapore enterprises ramp up generative and agentic AI while sovereign cloud spend climbs amid digital sovereignty and security fears.
Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags
Malaysia pitches itself as a regional AI hub, but new research shows workplace adoption lags far behind the technology's potential.
Vietnam fake account farms fuel global cybercrime wave
Vietnam-based fake account farms are fuelling a growing global cybercrime market, flogging cheap logins, bot tools and disposable email tricks.
Blackwired & NTT Japan launch ThirdWatch in market
Blackwired teams with NTT Japan to launch AI-driven ThirdWatch threat intelligence platform for pre-emptive cyber defence in Japan.
Blackwired, NTT Security Japan partner on cyber intel
Blackwired teams with NTT Security Japan to embed its ThirdWatch intel platform in managed services, boosting pre-emptive cyber defence.
NCS, A2Z partner to advance autonomous mobility in Singapore
NCS and Autonomous A2Z will co-develop autonomous mobility systems in Singapore, targeting safe, compliant and scalable AV deployments.
Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.
AI uncovers 'SvelteSpill' flaw in Vercel SvelteKit apps
AI pentesting tool uncovers 'SvelteSpill' bug in default SvelteKit apps on Vercel, exposing cached private data before a platform fix.
Phishing & smishing scams surge across Philippines
Phishing and smishing scams in the Philippines surged in 2025, with phishing sites jumping 423% as fraud shifts to mobile and social media.
Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push
Singapore's Budget 2026 fires up a national AI drive, tying innovation to cyber resilience, third‑party risk controls and strict cost discipline.
Indosat launches AI suite for Indonesia supply chains
Indosat unveils 27 AI-driven tools to digitise Indonesia's supply chains, targeting fleet tracking, cold chain control and smart facilities.
Job Moves
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth
SAP appoints Jill Santos as Managing Director, Philippines
SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
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JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand
FedEx appoints Sandeep Shahi as the new Vice President, Information Technology in Asia Pacific
Revelator appoints Gilad Woltsovitch as artisan
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