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SMU launches hands-on generative AI Industry Graduate Diplomas for SMEs

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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SMU Academy unveils hands-on generative AI Industry Graduate Diplomas to train 'AI Bilingualists' and boost responsible AI adoption among Singapore's SMEs.
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Online creators shift focus from ads to subscriptions

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Online creators turn from volatile ad deals to subscriptions, affiliates and paid events, bringing bigger paydays but trickier tax demands.
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Tinaba expands Alipay+ payments for Italians in China

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Tinaba expands Alipay+ tie-up to let Italian travellers pay in euros via its app at over 80 million QR code merchants in mainland China.
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How AI-powered log management unlocks observability

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Companies that treat log data as strategic intelligence, not digital clutter, are unlocking faster recovery, resilience and innovation.
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Paydibs maps 2026 outlook for Malaysia's digital payments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Digital payments will be non-negotiable for Malaysian businesses by 2026, Paydibs says, as liquidity, speed and visibility demands intensify.
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CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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CelcomDigi finishes IOI estate-wide 4G rollout, linking over 100 plantations and nearby rural communities for digital operations and services.
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Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Singapore cements its status as Asia's AI and digital gateway, boosted by low-carbon data centres and world-class, neutral connectivity.
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Salesforce expands startup drive to Malaysia, Philippines

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Salesforce extends its Startup Programme to Malaysia and the Philippines, targeting early-stage and AI-first ventures across South East Asia.
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OMS orders two Ulstein cable ships to meet demand

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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OMS orders two Ulstein-designed cable ships for 2028 delivery, boosting its GREAT-Class fleet and targeting lower-emission installations.
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Indonesia launches national cyber resilience drive

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Indonesia launches a six-month cyber resilience drive to train over 1,000 leaders and practitioners in practical defence and governance.
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Check Point backs Google Cloud to close ASEAN 'Cloud Gap'

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Check Point backs Google Cloud tools to close ASEAN's 'cloud gap', promising in-band, AI-driven security without slowing digital growth.
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CapitaLand secures second hyperscaler deal in Navi Mumbai

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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CapitaLand India Trust inks a second hyperscaler deal at its Navi Mumbai data centre, taking pre-leasing across its portfolio to 53%.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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CelcomDigi completes over 100 new 4G sites across IOI plantations, boosting estate connectivity, automation plans and rural coverage in Malaysia.
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Cloudflare buys Human Native to reshape AI data pay

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Cloudflare snaps up Human Native in bid to reshape how AI models pay for online content, promising new tools for pricing and discovery.
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Akeneo unveils AI‑driven Winter Release for agentic commerce

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Akeneo launches an AI‑driven Winter Release to power “agentic commerce”, speeding product data from enrichment to activation for AI buyers.
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AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
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Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
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Ant International powers SME growth with AI fintech

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ant International taps AI-driven fintech to power over 2 billion cross-border payments and turbocharge SME growth in emerging markets.
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Paydibs unveils Nexus suite & Mini POS for MSMEs

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Paydibs launches Nexus eCommerce suite and Mini POS tool to cut digitalisation costs and simplify payments for Malaysia's 1.1m MSMEs.