APAC stories

Addepar sets up Singapore base for product engineering and commercial teams as it deepens support for clients across Asia-Pacific wealth markets.

Keeper Security adds approval workflows and audit logging to Endpoint Privilege Manager as enterprises tighten control over temporary admin access.

Ripple and Kyobo Life trial blockchain settlement for South Korean government bonds, aiming to cut processing times from two days to near real-time.

TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.

Teads and PHD Singapore helped Audi Singapore generate 70 qualified dealership leads, with AI-led targeting and premium inventory cutting costs below benchmark.

Zurich appoints former Carsome executive Shukla to steer Asia Pacific digital and embedded insurance growth as Zurich Edge tops 100 partners.

GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.

Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.

Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.

Intuit appoints Xero veteran Matthew Miles as Head of Product for APAC as it steps up investment in Australia and wider Asia Pacific.

IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.

APAC marketers urged to tighten email deliverability as Sinch Mailgun study says weaker inbox placement is draining returns despite heavier AI adoption.

Workday's higher education software wins a second Gartner Leader nod as it rolls out student records tools to universities in Australia and New Zealand.

CIOs warned AI will miss ROI without process intelligence as Celonis survey finds 85% of firms eyeing agentic enterprise status and 76% held back.

Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.

Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.

Aurora Journal rolls out encrypted on-device journaling tool as founder and Chief Executive Officer David Krieger touts privacy, sustainability and aid plan.

Ascendion wins HFS market leader nod as agentic AI wins gains in legacy modernisation, testing and enterprise delivery.

Minor Hotels teams up with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte on an AI-led data platform to sharpen guest service across 640 properties.

Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.