Singapore stories - Page 49

Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.

Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.

Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.

Now Comms Asia names Joe Sen as Group MD to lead operations in APAC, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships in key regional markets.

A Barracuda Networks report reveals significant shifts in Singapore's MSP sector, with rising AI use and cloud marketplaces amid concerns over AI competence.

Salesforce's new State of Marketing report reveals that 78% of Singaporean marketers have adopted AI, yet only 21% are satisfied with data unification.

Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.

Princeton Digital Group secures USD $95 million Green Loan for its SG1 data centre in Singapore, marking its second green financing in 2024 and boosting its regional sustainability efforts.

Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres releases its 2023 ESG report, achieving key carbon and renewable energy milestones ahead of schedule.

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.

Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.

NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP's 270-strong team.

Google.org is investing another USD $1.5 million to boost AI capabilities for humanitarian and environmental nonprofits across the Asia-Pacific.

Singtel and Telin partner to develop a 100km INSICA submarine cable linking Singapore and Batam, set to boost regional data connectivity by Q4 2026.

Salesforce's latest report reveals 80% of Singaporean service professionals now see customer service as a profit driver, anticipating higher budgets and headcount.

Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.

Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.