Southeast Asia stories
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.
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.
Atlas Consolidated raised USD $18.1 million to boost growth of HugoHub, its fintech platform cutting banking tech costs by up to 90% for global banks.
Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, to lead growth amid rising demand for cloud and AI supply chain solutions in Asia-Pacific.
CelcomDigi and Huawei Malaysia launch FTTR-B, a Fibre-to-the-Room solution offering businesses gigabit speeds and seamless connectivity across premises.
Asia Pacific data centre capacity hit 12,634 MW in H1 2025, with Thailand and Malaysia driving 64% of new growth, sparking regional infrastructure expansion.
Task scams have cost jobseekers millions, with Trend Micro warning of a surge in frauds using fake jobs to trick victims into losing thousands of dollars.
AIGP Health secures Singapore's first Class A HSA approval for Anzu, its AI clinical assistant aiding doctors with real-time note-taking and consultation support.
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.
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.
FairPrice teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI-powered shopping assistants, enhancing customer experience and staff efficiency in its stores across Southeast Asia.
Naluri secured USD $5 million in Series-B funding to expand digital health services into the Philippines and Vietnam, aiming for profitability within a year.
LogicMonitor has teamed up with Malaysia's Pentech to expand in Southeast Asia, offering AI-powered IT monitoring to boost digital infrastructure control.
Carlsberg Asia launches Digital Acceleration Program to boost growth via partnerships with Meituan, Grab, and Delivery Hero across eight key Asian markets.
EBANX expands in APAC, leveraging local expertise and regulatory compliance to link 100+ merchants with 200+ payment methods amid rising digital commerce.
Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.
Kintone AI Lab launches a free beta AI service that helps businesses create custom apps using simple text commands, no coding skills required.