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YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee
YouTube

YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee

YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
Investment

Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Philippines sees 40% surge in BNPL users by end of 2024
Marketing Technologies

Philippines sees 40% surge in BNPL users by end of 2024

The Buy Now, Pay Later market in the Philippines surged to 28.4 million users by 2024, marking a 40% increase and securing second place in Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
Artificial Intelligence

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
EVOS & FKK partner to produce EV chargers for Japan
Cartech

EVOS & FKK partner to produce EV chargers for Japan

EVOS has signed a licensing deal with FKK to produce EV chargers tailored for Japan and Southeast Asia, aiming to meet surging market demand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
FreakOut advances ad tech with Neurons AI partnership
Marketing Technologies

FreakOut advances ad tech with Neurons AI partnership

FreakOut has teamed up with Neurons to enhance digital advertising in Asia, integrating predictive AI to improve ad effectiveness and consumer engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Data Protection

Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection
Digitalisation

IWD 2025: Female coders empowered through culture and connection

On International Women's Day 2025, empowerment for female coders hinges on cultural change and community support to combat tech's male-dominated landscape.

By Seok Ling Wong • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore
Platform-as-a-Service

AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore

AdZ Basket has launched its innovative AI-powered advertising platform, AdZ Basket OOH, in Singapore, merging Out-of-Home and digital ads for enhanced campaign effectiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity

Malaysia aims to become a high-tech hub, targeting a 25.5% digital economy contribution to GDP by 2025, bolstered by AI and cybersecurity investments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
CFOs in Southeast Asia prioritise revenue growth for 2025
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs in Southeast Asia prioritise revenue growth for 2025

A recent Deloitte study reveals that 82% of Southeast Asian CFOs prioritise revenue growth over cost control and financial performance amid economic uncertainty.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
BDx leads AI-driven sustainable data centre innovation
Artificial Intelligence

BDx leads AI-driven sustainable data centre innovation

As artificial intelligence accelerates in Southeast Asia, demand surges for energy-efficient data centres, spotlighting BDx's sustainable innovations under CEO Mayank Srivastava.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Southeast Asia stories

beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific
Disaster Recovery

beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific

beIN Asia Pacific has partnered with Planetcast to enhance sports programming delivery across Southeast Asia and Australia, integrating advanced cloud-based solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Hitachi Vantara unveils AI-ready infrastructure for diverse sectors
Storage

Hitachi Vantara unveils AI-ready infrastructure for diverse sectors

Hitachi Vantara has launched the Hitachi iQ M Series, a modular AI-ready infrastructure solution promising to optimise costs and boost efficiency in AI workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region
Artificial Intelligence

Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region

Intel has appointed George Chacko as General Manager for Sales, Marketing, and Communications in the SEANZ region, based in Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Digital Transformation

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market

Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

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Southeast Asia stories

Contrast Security launches new channel-first strategy
Security Information and Event Management

Contrast Security launches new channel-first strategy

Contrast Security has unveiled a channel-first strategy to boost global adoption of its application security solutions, enhancing partnerships and market reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025