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North Korea-linked hackers stole USD $2.02 billion
Software-as-a-Service

North Korea-linked hackers stole USD $2.02 billion

Losses from North Korea-linked digital asset theft jumped 51% in 2025, exposing banks and fintech firms to more identity-based intrusions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Cornerstone appoints Brenton Smith to lead APJ push
Digital Transformation

Cornerstone appoints Brenton Smith to lead APJ push

The hire signals a sharper regional push as Cornerstone seeks to win more HR software business across Asia Pacific and Japan amid fierce competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Rafay wins NVIDIA AI Cloud-Ready validation for AI clouds
Data centers

Rafay wins NVIDIA AI Cloud-Ready validation for AI clouds

Cloud operators can now sell AI infrastructure with validated software controls, as Rafay joins an early NVIDIA-approved group for production deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
JLL warns Asia Pacific office fit-out costs keep rising
Supply Chain

JLL warns Asia Pacific office fit-out costs keep rising

Office projects across Asia Pacific are becoming harder to budget, with labour shortages, materials inflation and geopolitics lifting fit-out costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Boomi names APJ Partner Awards winners across region
Digital Transformation

Boomi names APJ Partner Awards winners across region

Atturra and EasyStepIn dominated Boomi's FY26 APJ partner awards, reflecting the software maker's reliance on regional channel deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Cushman & Wakefield appoints Leon Ikeda for Asia Pacific
Data centers

Cushman & Wakefield appoints Leon Ikeda for Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific data centre deals are getting harder to execute as power and site constraints tighten, boosting demand for specialist advice.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up
Marketing Technologies

Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up

Merchants will get broader parcel routes as new EU import rules and US de minimis changes prompt Asendia and SingPost to offer duty-paid shipping.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
Fintech

Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership

ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

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AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Animoca Brands backs AWARP's ASEAN tokenisation push
Fintech

Animoca Brands backs AWARP's ASEAN tokenisation push

The deal could accelerate cross-border payments and real-world asset tokenisation in ASEAN, where fragmented financial systems remain a hurdle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board
Data governance

Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board

Audit committees now want earlier, clearer updates from finance chiefs as volatility makes late reporting a bigger governance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029

Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur
Data centers

NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian site is part of AUD $1 billion of investment and gives NEXTDC a base for AI and cloud customers across Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel
Data Protection

Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel

A narrow window for investment, jobs and skills could decide whether Malaysia becomes a Southeast Asian AI hub by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand
Gaming

TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand

Thai gamers can now stream Android titles on phones and set-top boxes, as the new service targets TrueID's millions of users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026
Indonesia, China launch cross-border QR payments link
Crypto

Indonesia, China launch cross-border QR payments link

Travellers and small merchants in Indonesia and China can now use domestic e-wallets across both markets, widening QR payment acceptance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Pinecone launches first serverless cloud region in Singapore
Hyperscale

Pinecone launches first serverless cloud region in Singapore

Customers in Southeast Asia can now keep AI data closer to home, as Pinecone adds local residency and lower latency in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026