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Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
Gisela

Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day

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International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.
Shiraz

Beyond representation - Why women are critical to the future of digital infrastructure

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Women are vital to building resilient, innovative digital infrastructure, yet underrepresentation threatens growth and stability worldwide.
Marlina

Structure matters: How growth can outpace your foundation

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As AI accelerates change, leaders are warned that rapid growth without robust human and operational structures is fragile and unsustainable.
Aswathy

Tech's next responsibility: Building for emotional durability, not just efficiency

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As families go global, technologists are urged to build tools for emotional durability, preserving stories and memory, not just efficiency.
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Beyond technology: How leadership drives contact centre performance

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Amid rising AI and automation in contact centres, new research finds leadership, empathy and agent support now outmuscle technology alone.
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Older Asia-Pacific founders chase unicorn valuations

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Asia-Pacific startup founders are growing older but no less ambitious, with most over 45 and four in ten still chasing unicorn valuations.
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Gen Alpha expects hybrid work, AI tools & shorter commutes

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Gen Alpha teens expect hybrid jobs, short commutes and AI assistants as standard by 2040, reshaping offices, transport and work culture.
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Contact centres report rising morale but AI doubts grow

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Contact centre staff report rising morale and stronger support, yet many remain uneasy and undertrained as AI tools spread through their work.
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Singapore HR leaders pivot to change & wellbeing focus

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Singapore HR leaders are shifting from compliance to driving change, stakeholder engagement and wellbeing as core priorities.
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Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.
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More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.
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Report reveals perceptions gap on barriers for women in tech

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Acronis' 2025 Women in Tech Report reveals men and women strongly differ on perceptions of career barriers and bias in the technology sector worldwide.
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Thai firms reshape offices to boost hybrid work & wellbeing

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Thai firms are redesigning offices with wellness, technology and inclusive spaces to support hybrid work and attract top talent amid evolving workplace trends.
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Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
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Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.
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DBS unveils iCoach AI platform to make coaching accessible to all staff

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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DBS launches iCoach, an AI-driven coaching platform, to provide tailored career guidance and support to all employees anytime, boosting access and development.