Southeast Asia stories - Page 2

Ant International’s Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.

YY Group will use Obita’s stablecoin platform to enhance cross-border payments for its global gig workforce, boosting speed, security and inclusion.

CloudMile has launched LumiTure.ai, a multi-cloud FinOps platform aimed at enhancing secure AI adoption and financial operations across Southeast Asia.

Enterprises using Hitachi Vantara’s VSP One reported a 285% ROI and USD $1.1 million value, with benefits realised in just seven months, says Forrester.

Southeast Asian businesses face up to USD $165.5m annual losses from IT outages as AI adoption surges, demanding smarter observability and system monitoring.

Indonesia partners with China’s Tsinghua University and ITA to launch an AI centre, boosting education, healthcare, and agriculture to support digital growth.

Philippine Airlines partners with Lufthansa Systems to implement advanced digital flight planning and crew management, boosting safety and efficiency.

Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India and ASEAN to lead expansion and cybersecurity innovation across the region.

Southeast Asia’s startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.

Tapway partners with three Thai firms to expand its Vision AI platform SamurAI, aiming to install 500 licences and boost AI use in Thailand within a year.

Fitness & Lifestyle Group adopts Workday to streamline HR and finance across 330 clubs in Asia Pacific, supporting growth and over 6,000 staff members.

Telehouse Thailand and National Telecom link submarine cables to boost high-capacity data transmission, supporting AI and cloud growth across Southeast Asia.

GovTech Singapore joins Global Signal Exchange, partnering with over 30 members to share real-time data and combat online scams worldwide.

Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.

Mortar Group has named Paul Sigaloff as its first global chief customer officer to drive international growth and enhance its customer-focused marketing platform.

New Zealand’s GravityLab tops global B Corp rankings for tech support, leading in social impact and anti-trafficking efforts with USD $1m donated.

Xtend launches a native eCommerce tool to boost brand visibility and track sales on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop across Southeast Asia.

Kuala Lumpur's data centre market is set to soar to $1.1 billion by 2030, boosted by AI and cloud growth amid rising demand in Southeast Asia.

Over half of supply chain firms report high readiness for AI, with many investing in new roles like AI specialists to boost agility and resilience.

FairPrice teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI-powered shopping assistants, enhancing customer experience and staff efficiency in its stores across Southeast Asia.