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Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers
Wearables

Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers

Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence
Manufacturing

GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence

The launch targets regulated industries seeking tighter control over data, governance and AI spend as firms shift from pilots to core operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders
Digital Transformation

Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders

Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
RewardinMe launches AI agent for gamified marketing
Software-as-a-Service

RewardinMe launches AI agent for gamified marketing

Marketers across Southeast Asia can now use one tool to plan, create and optimise campaigns as RewardinMe folds AI into its gamified platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Adyen report finds Singapore shoppers split by age
Digital Transformation

Adyen report finds Singapore shoppers split by age

Younger Singaporeans are driving higher retail spend, while payment errors and AI adoption are reshaping how retailers compete.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Fenergo launches Fen-AI platform for bank compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Fenergo launches Fen-AI platform for bank compliance

Banks could cut onboarding and compliance workloads as Fenergo's Fen-AI ties every AI action to a full audit trail for regulators.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
eToro adds 50 ETFs targeting Singapore investor demand
Semiconductors

eToro adds 50 ETFs targeting Singapore investor demand

Singapore retail investors get broader access to Asian and thematic funds as demand shifts towards technology and diversification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
DBS adds agentic AI to virtual assistants for customers
Digital Transformation

DBS adds agentic AI to virtual assistants for customers

Banking tasks for millions of customers can now be completed in one chat as DBS upgrades its virtual assistants with agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore's MTI appoints agencies for ASEAN 2027 campaign
Social Media

Singapore's MTI appoints agencies for ASEAN 2027 campaign

Regional trade messaging for ASEAN 2027 will be handled by a new agency team as Singapore prepares to lead the bloc's economic agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Eagle Eye & Central Retail Vietnam launch loyalty scheme
Customer Experience

Eagle Eye & Central Retail Vietnam launch loyalty scheme

Shoppers at Central Retail Vietnam can now earn points and lower prices across multiple brands, with the scheme signing up 5.8 million members.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Tencent launches digital Jingdezhen porcelain adventure
Gaming

Tencent launches digital Jingdezhen porcelain adventure

UNESCO status has spurred a push to open Jingdezhen's porcelain archives to researchers and the public through AI, datasets and a game.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
ITSEC Asia signs cyber deal with PT INTI in Indonesia
Digital Transformation

ITSEC Asia signs cyber deal with PT INTI in Indonesia

The tie-up opens access to government and state-owned enterprise contracts as Indonesia seeks to bolster cyber defences and specialist skills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI becomes product discovery tool in Southeast Asia
Marketing Technologies

AI becomes product discovery tool in Southeast Asia

A quarter of Southeast Asian shoppers now use generative AI, but friends, family and online reviews still carry more weight at checkout.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
VIVERE picks Rimini Street to back SAP ECC systems
Digital Transformation

VIVERE picks Rimini Street to back SAP ECC systems

The Indonesian manufacturer is delaying a costly SAP S/4HANA migration, preserving continuity for customers such as Coca-Cola and Unilever.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sber says AI shift is moving towards autonomous agents
Robotics

Sber says AI shift is moving towards autonomous agents

AI projects that remain stuck in pilot stages may miss the shift to agentic systems able to manage tasks with limited human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
TBC Uzbekistan wins four Euromoney awards for excellence
Fintech

TBC Uzbekistan wins four Euromoney awards for excellence

Broadening its appeal beyond consumer banking, the lender has surpassed 6 million monthly users as digital adoption accelerates in Uzbekistan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
PixVerse raises USD $439 million to expand into games
Gaming

PixVerse raises USD $439 million to expand into games

Its push into interactive entertainment is backed by a USD $439 million Series C extension, with Alibaba among new investors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Gemini app use in Southeast Asia more than doubles
Digital Transformation

Gemini app use in Southeast Asia more than doubles

Local language support and mobile-first use have helped drive Gemini adoption across a region where younger users are setting the pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Waze adds motorcycle mode & Gemini navigation tools
Data Privacy

Waze adds motorcycle mode & Gemini navigation tools

Riders in seven countries will soon get hazard warnings and faster ETAs as the navigation app rolls out a motorcycle mode.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month