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Banks overrate fraud readiness as data gaps persist

Operational gaps are undermining banks' fraud defences, with only 41% fully connecting key data despite strong plans to increase AI spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Supply Chain

South Asian LNG demand set to fall after Middle East shock

Supply disruptions have knocked about 6 million tonnes off South Asian LNG demand in 2026, exposing the region's reliance on Gulf cargoes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Digital Transformation

HSBC launches HSBCnio for corporate clients in Asia

Corporate treasurers in Asia can now access cash, payments and lending data inside their own workflows as HSBC rolls out HSBCnio across multiple markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools

The move brings computing closer to customers as firms race to localise AI workloads and meet regional data rules.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms struggle to enforce AI data rules

Nearly all surveyed organisations in Australia had an AI tool accessing sensitive data beyond its remit, exposing weak real-time controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

HID launches Signo Décor Reader for design-led spaces

Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Al-Futtaim picks Juspay for 50-brand payments rollout

Customers across 50 brands in 12 markets will get a single checkout layer, as Al-Futtaim seeks fewer failed payments and easier reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Conferma ends fax card delivery in 100 more markets

Digital delivery will now handle virtual card details in more than 100 countries as hotels move off fax, lifting completion rates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A

Regulated lenders gain software that keeps sensitive data in-house as the Abu Dhabi-based group expands after a USD $13 million round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow

Broader e-invoicing rules are pushing Link4 beyond invoice delivery into compliance and cross-border trade services for businesses in Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Finmo opens Singapore HQ as TreasuryOS tops USD $1bn

The Singapore-founded fintech will use the expanded Suntec City base to hire more staff as TreasuryOS moves over USD $1 billion a month.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Digital Transformation

Du partners with Sapia.ai on AI recruitment interviews

The rollout could speed up screening for high-volume roles, with 87% of candidates completing the interview and 95% finding the feedback useful.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Data centers

Singapore startups capture 91% of SEA venture funding

The city-state's dominance deepened as Southeast Asian startup funding tripled to USD $10.7 billion, according to Founders Forum Group and Dealroom.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Crypto

Standard Chartered plans Singapore digital asset custody

Institutional clients in Singapore may soon gain access to regulated custody for cryptoassets and tokenised assets as demand grows for safer digital services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week