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Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
Encryption

Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
Crypto

Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report

A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Australian startup unveils stable crypto backed by gold
Crypto

Australian startup unveils stable crypto backed by gold

Australian startup TDCR has launched GLO, a stable digital currency backed by tokenised gold, aiming to redefine cryptocurrency usability and perception.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform
Fintech

Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform

Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Toqio partners with DSA to enter growing logistics sector
Unified Communications

Toqio partners with DSA to enter growing logistics sector

Toqio has ventured into the logistics sector by partnering with global eCommerce firm DSA, aiming to leverage financial solutions for growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Moomoo launches global paper-trading challenge for USD $100k
Nasdaq

Moomoo launches global paper-trading challenge for USD $100k

Moomoo has launched its first global paper-trading challenge, offering a total of USD $100,000 in prizes for participants trading US stocks and ETFs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders
Entrepreneurship

Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability

Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

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WTW launches CyCore Asia for enhanced cyber coverage
Unified Communications

WTW launches CyCore Asia for enhanced cyber coverage

WTW has launched CyCore Asia, a new cyber insurance facility offering up to USD $15,000,000 in coverage to combat growing cyber risks in Singapore and Hong Kong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board
Risk & Compliance

FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board

FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Data Protection

Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme
University of Melbourne

Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme

Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Adyen partners with Aigens to enhance F&B payments in Asia
Software-as-a-Service

Adyen partners with Aigens to enhance F&B payments in Asia

Adyen has partnered with Aigens to boost operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector in Hong Kong and Singapore through enhanced payment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Goodman completes third data centre at Tsuen Wan West
Hyperscale

Goodman completes third data centre at Tsuen Wan West

Goodman Group has completed a third data centre at its Tsuen Wan West campus in Hong Kong, enhancing capacity to 225MW for burgeoning digital demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Ben Wong appointed Adyen's General Manager for key regions
DevOps

Ben Wong appointed Adyen's General Manager for key regions

Adyen has appointed Ben Wong as General Manager for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, aiming to enhance growth and partnerships across key markets.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
Unified Communications

Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence

Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Visa & ANZ join HKMA e-HKD Pilot Programme for cross-border payments
Blockchain

Visa & ANZ join HKMA e-HKD Pilot Programme for cross-border payments

Visa and ANZ have been selected for Hong Kong's second e-HKD Pilot Programme phase, focusing on cross-border payments and tokenised investment assets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024