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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
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Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.
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Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.
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Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches

Wed, 21st May 2025
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ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.
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BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore

Tue, 20th May 2025
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BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.
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Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.
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AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.
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Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
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Primer expands in APAC with Singapore launch, new tools

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Primer has incorporated in Singapore, boosting its Asia-Pacific presence with a 239% rise in payment volume and new initiatives for startups.
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NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
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Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.
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Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
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Indonesian firms introduce AI platform for faster ESG reporting

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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MVGX and BDO Indonesia launch an AI-driven platform to halve time, cut costs, and boost accuracy in sustainability reporting for Indonesian firms.
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QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.
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Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking

Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.