Microsoft will invest $10 billion in Japan to expand AI infrastructure and cybersecurity. The plan includes local computing capacity, partnerships, and government security support. Japan is seeing increased investment in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as Microsoft commits $10 billion to expand its presence in the country over the next few years. The plan, reported by ... Read more âș
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The fintech industry in Southeast Asia continues to experience tremendous growth compared to other parts of the world. While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in demand for fintech services, the adoption of the technology has also surpassed expectations in most countries in the region. Currently, Singapore has the largest financing volume in... Read more » Read more âș
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Article by Billy Loizou, VP Go To Market APAC, Cheetah Digital The proliferation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs, as theyâre commonly called) is generating hot debate, and a heavy dose of confusion. Weâre seeing people spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a digital piece of art, and brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Reebok and Gucci... Read more » Read more âș
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The global battery conglomerate CATL is said to be in the final stages of vetting potential sites to bring EV battery production to the US. Two possible locations include South Carolina and Kentucky where the assembly plants of BMW AG and Ford Motor Company are located. CATL, the worldâs largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer,... Read more » Read more âș
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Malaysiaâs central bank has no plans to award more digital bank licenses as it wants to focus on the successful applicantsâ operations. The five selected, according to the Governor, have strong and credible value propositions that were underpinned by a deep understanding of their target market segments among the unserved and underserved communities. The saying... Read more » Read more âș
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Network security continues to be an area of concern for organizations around the world. In the Asia Pacific, the evolving IT landscape in the region requires organizations to pay extra attention to their network security. Network security basically ensures an organizationâs network and data are well secured and protected from breaches, intrusions, and other threats. This... Read more » Read more âș
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When it comes to the supply chain for logistic companies, technology plays a very important role today. As the demand and competition for better services increase in the industry, most of the players in logistics are now competing to make the most of the technology available to them to ensure they are able to remain... Read more » Read more âș
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Malaysiaâs government has upgraded its Public Sector Data Centre (PDSA) to a special cloud computing service for the use of all government agencies. The new government hybrid cloud service, called MyGovCloud, will be a combination of both private cloud services from PDSA and public cloud from a cloud service provider (CSP). According to a report... Read more » Read more âș
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Malaysiaâs Ambassador to Russia Bala Chandran Tharman was quoted by a foreign news outlet in an interview last month noting that Malaysia would âconsider any requestâ from Moscow for the sale of semiconductors. Malaysian officials reckon that âa few things Bala mentioned in the interview were taken out of contextâ. Should the statement by Bala... Read more » Read more âș
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India is seeing a new breed of tech-enabled startups like Cashify, HyperXchange and Flipkart-owned Yaantra, among others, fuelling the growth of refurbished smartphones. Report indicated that the global refurbished smartphone market grew 15% YoY in 2021 with LATAM and India markets registering the highest growth. In 2021, according to Gartner Inc, global smartphone sales grew... Read more » Read more âș
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A decade ago, Mark Zuckerberg bought Instagram for US$1 billion. Two years later, in February 2014, Facebook bought WhatsApp for nearly US$19 billion. Since the acquisition, both companies have prospered under Facebook, now renamed Meta. And over the years, the company has continued to invest in innovations in technology for social media. The platforms have... Read more » Read more âș
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Before the rise of e-commerce and big retail giants in Thailand, shohuays or mom-and-pop stores have traditionally been local communitiesâ retailers of choice for groceries and other daily essentials at affordable prices. These small stores continue to play an important role, contributing a significant amount to Thailandâs GDP. However, most of these stores have now... Read more » Read more âș
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Combining Norwegian design sensibilities with some amazing technology, this audio visual range will look just-so in your Boardroom and communal meeting spaces. Read more âș
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Ever since the metaverse was announced last year by Meta, organizations from various industries around the world have shown an interest in it. While the metaverse does have its benefits for some use cases, for most organizations, it is an opportunity for them to jump into the bandwagon and showcase their capabilities virtually as well.... Read more » Read more âș
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For most organizations today, the multi-cloud framework has enabled them to leverage the benefits of the cloud without having to be tied down to any particular vendor and keeping costs low. While the multi-cloud does provide them the flexibility in managing their workflows and such, there is no denying that its tempting costs are a... Read more » Read more âș
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According to a report by the Financial Times, Washington may impose fresh sanctions on Hikvision for its alleged involvement in human rights violations in Muslim-majority Xinjiang region, China Apparently the US is planning to add the Hangzhou-based company to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, which would bar it from dealing with American companies or... Read more » Read more âș
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Cisco reveals how it is helping networks evolve by predicting application issues before they happen, enabling a new level of reliability and performance. Early customer trials show Ciscoâs technology can predict issues with high accuracy, helping IT teams to drastically improve connected experiences. Cisco plans to deliver predictive technologies across its portfolio in integrated, easy-to-use... Read more » Read more âș
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Medical technology or MedTech continues to be an area that sees constant innovation over the last few years. Compared to other industries, MedTech solutions are also becoming increasingly in demand as the healthcare industry continues to cope with an increasing number of patients globally. Advancements such as AI and robotic solutions, as well as collaboration... Read more » Read more âș
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Itâs World Password Day and everyone should be familiar with the phrase âOpen Sesameâ. Ali Baba (not the tech company) in Antoine Gallandâs version of One Thousand and One Nights used it to open the mouth of a cave in which forty thieves have hidden a treasure. Ali Baba got the password when the head... Read more » Read more âș
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Over the last few years, governments and organizations around the world have made commitments toward sustainability and reducing their carbon emissions to create a more sustainable environment for the future. Some have made drastic changes to rules on carbon emissions, including banning products and technologies that have high carbon emissions. In fact, almost every country... Read more » Read more âș
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With Malaysiaâs digital banking licenses finally allocated, the recipients will now have several months to plan and strategize how exactly they plan to utilize their licenses, especially in offering products to the market for both consumers and enterprises. Globally, companies that have been allocated digital banking licenses have been performing splendidly, meeting customer expectations and... Read more » Read more âș
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