Research and Development (R&D) stories
NTT Research launches Scale Academy with SaltGrain
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
NTT Research launches Silicon Valley incubator Scale Academy to commercialise lab-built technologies, starting with SaltGrain data security suite.
Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach
2 days ago
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Addepar sets up Singapore base for product engineering and commercial teams as it deepens support for clients across Asia-Pacific wealth markets.
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
3 days ago
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digital transformation
GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.
Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme
Last week
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robots
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
Betashares broadens its robotics ETF to 60 holdings, adds China A-shares and a humanoid robotics theme as it tightens AI rules.
Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products
Last week
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saas
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private cloud
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data analytics
Sidetrade sets out a four-year push into AI-driven order-to-cash, with three new products due in 2026 and a shift towards usage-linked revenue.
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Last week
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supply chain
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r&d
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regulation
Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.
Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief
Last week
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hyperscale
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dc
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cto
Black & White Engineering appoints Charlie Bater as Chief Technical Officer and Paul Cook as Global Director of Technology & Innovation amid global expansion.
OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate
Last week
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risk & compliance
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open source
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ai
OpenAI urges governments to prepare for AI-driven disruption as Sam Altman says rapid progress could transform work, tax and cyber security within years.
AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore
Last week
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genai
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ai
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payment technologies
AI Engineer to stage first Asia edition in Singapore, backed by OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Cursor and Vercel as demand tops 2,000 attendees.
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.
Opera Neon lets AI clients act directly in browser
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devops
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iam
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rpa
Opera opens Neon browser to external AI clients, letting Claude and ChatGPT work inside live sessions with tabs, log-ins and page context.
London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event
This month
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robots
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digital transformation
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physical security
London Tech Week to launch dedicated Deep Tech Stage in 2026, with AI, quantum, space and life sciences speakers.
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
Last month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.
Milestone lifts revenue 10% as AI push gathers pace
Last month
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saas
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data protection
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smart cities
Milestone Systems lifts 2025 revenue 10% to USD $340 million as research spending rises and Project Hafnia and NVIDIA tie-up deepen AI ambitions.
Milestone revenue rises to DKK 2.2bn on AI expansion
Last month
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Milestone lifts 2025 revenue 10% to DKK 2.2bn as AI-led acquisitions, Nvidia tie-up and higher R&D spend drive intelligent video push.
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge
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semiconductors
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smart cities
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys S$1.4bn assets, enters Japan
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hyperscale
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dc
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property market
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy Singapore and Osaka assets for SGD $1.4 billion, boosting logistics, business space and data centres.
Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected
Last month
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uc
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wearables
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digital transformation
Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.
Corlytics wins FinTech Breakthrough policy management award
Last month
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Dublin regtech Corlytics wins Policy Management Solution of the Year at FinTech Breakthrough for its AI-driven compliance platform.
SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs
Last month
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digital transformation
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cartech
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partner programmes
SRM Tech unveils a global Mobility Practise to expand beyond embedded engineering into software-defined, connected and electrified vehicles.