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Agora & FPT partner on AI for Southeast Asian banks
Unified Communications

Agora & FPT partner on AI for Southeast Asian banks

Agora and FPT join forces to deliver AI-powered voice, video and messaging for Southeast Asia's banks amid stricter digital regulations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Paydibs maps 2026 outlook for Malaysia's digital payments
Data Analytics

Paydibs maps 2026 outlook for Malaysia's digital payments

Digital payments will be non-negotiable for Malaysian businesses by 2026, Paydibs says, as liquidity, speed and visibility demands intensify.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Global Stories

Mobile-first stories

Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go
Software-as-a-Service

Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go

Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Taboola predicts five trends reshaping travel marketing
Data Protection

Taboola predicts five trends reshaping travel marketing

Taboola forecasts 2026 travel marketing will hinge on personalisation, mobile-first booking, creator content, social search and first-party data.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
Biometrics

Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation

Diverse, psychologically safe teams are proving crucial to designing secure, seamless payment innovations that reflect real customers' lives.

By Lucy Anderson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile-first stories

Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise
Digital Transformation

Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise

Unlogged contractors can expose store networks to intrusion, prompting Australian retailers to adopt digital visitor controls and audit trails.

By Charle Cao • 5 min read • 3 days ago
RHS appoints Yodel Mobile to boost Grow app downloads
Digital Transformation

RHS appoints Yodel Mobile to boost Grow app downloads

The charity hopes stronger app-store visibility will draw younger gardeners and boost digital engagement beyond its gardens and shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
REA adds property walkthrough reels to app video hub
Marketing

REA adds property walkthrough reels to app video hub

Buyers on the country's biggest property app will soon see more listings in video form, as REA widens its home-screen feed from July.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal
Fintech

Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal

The tie-up gives fintechs and digital banks a quicker route into Australia’s fast-growing card and mobile payments market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll

Wagepoint bets on Canada's lagging small-business payroll, expanding its AI-powered platform while doubling down on its home market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
UK retailers turn to TikTok & AI as social shopping grows
Digital Transformation

UK retailers turn to TikTok & AI as social shopping grows

UK retailers step up TikTok and AI shopping experiments as social feeds overtake high streets and search as the place to discover products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Kinatico unveils AI-driven platform for workforce compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Kinatico unveils AI-driven platform for workforce compliance

Kinatico launches AI-powered Compliance platform to simplify workforce checks, promising real-time oversight for Australian employers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Selfwealth by Syfe relaunches app with auto-invest tool
Fintech

Selfwealth by Syfe relaunches app with auto-invest tool

Selfwealth by Syfe relaunches its app in Australia with an auto-invest tool, helping 130,000 users make disciplined, scheduled investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll

Wagepoint rolls out built-in timesheets and a new mobile app, aiming to simplify payroll and time tracking for small Canadian businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security
Data Protection

Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security

Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Vytalise launches Shopify Plus DTC store across Europe
Software-as-a-Service

Vytalise launches Shopify Plus DTC store across Europe

Vyta Health's Vytalise shifts from Magento to a Shopify Plus DTC platform, launching a subscription-led eCommerce push across the UK and EU.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Godrej launches Amethyst AI engine for group-wide gains
Robotics

Godrej launches Amethyst AI engine for group-wide gains

Godrej Enterprises Group unveils Amethyst AI engine to unify automation and governance across businesses, eyeing a 10-15% productivity gain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026