AI is disrupting the 2024 US election, and worldwide. Regulation slow, leaving elections vulnerable to manipulation. For several years now, AI has disrupted the public’s ability to trust what it sees, hears, and reads. A noteworthy example is the Republican National Committee’s recent release of an AI-generated ad depicting an imagined nightmarish future in which... Read more » Read more ›
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AI use is commonplace in multiple industries, including retail, especially for digitalized retailers who provide e-Commerce. Whilst e-CommerceDigital retail today can be defined as an omnichannel experience that allows consumers to easily maneuver and engage with a business’s platform. This, in turn, provides the information and education to facilitate purchasing decisions. In the second part... Read more » Read more ›
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“Why femtech? Why should I care? Isn’t it only about sex toys?” That pretty much summed up most people’s first impression of female technology in Southeast Asia, as Viracha (Pear) Poolvaruk and Francesca Geary-Stingl of Fermata Singapore recalled in a virtual event last September. “When I say I work for a women’s health marketplace, they... Read more » Read more ›
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As enterprises begin realizing the benefits of automation, the demand for hyperautomation is now increasing among some of them as well. Hyperautomation is the concept whereby everything in an organization can be automated. For most organizations, hyperautomation will streamline processes across their business with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and... Read more » Read more ›
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Despite the pandemic, digital payments in India have seen an increasing trend in recent times, especially with the rise of e-wallets and unified payments interface (UPI) becoming mainstream in the country. UPI is an instant real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India facilitating inter-bank peer-to-peer and person-to-merchant transactions. With a population... Read more » Read more ›
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In less than a month, another two well-known US tech firm is exiting China, Fortnite and Yahoo, citing Beijing’s toughening rules for businesses. Fortnite, after running under a test mode for three years, is also pulling the plug on China, amidst the latest regulatory scrutiny within the Chinese gaming industry. Less than a month ago,... Read more » Read more ›
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Experts reckon that shortage within the chip industry would go on until 2022. Chipmakers and governments are scrambling to build more capacity into supply chains. There is also a recognition that chip supply chains must be diversified to decrease the reliance on Taiwan and South Korea. It’s 2021, and it has been over 18 months... Read more » Read more ›
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Financial services around the world have been leveraging new technologies like blockchain to not only meet customer demands but also ensure services are secure, transparent, and traceable. In the Asia Pacific, blockchain adoption is getting increasingly popular as more industries are realizing its potential and benefits. Currently, there are already several blockchain use cases in... Read more » Read more ›
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China’s quantum computing efforts are still going strong, and the country isn’t resting on its laurels since it launched the world’s fastest quantum computer last year, beating previous record-holder Google. The quantum computing race is one that’s being watched closely by the world as tech giants including Google find themselves locked in a seemingly neverending... Read more » Read more ›
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The Malaysian government is proposing that EVs be completely exempt from import duty, excise duty, and taxes. Even road tax exemption of up to 100% and individual tax exemption of RM2500 to those who purchased, rented, or have been paying to charge the vehicle, is being considered. For years, Malaysia’s lack of initiative in providing... Read more » Read more ›
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Workplace technology is becoming increasingly important for organizations hoping to keep their employees happy with their work. Ever since the pandemic in 2020, organizations have had to have their employees experience new norms of working. From remote work to hybrid work, the complexities caused by the pandemic seem likely to be dragged into 2022. For... Read more » Read more ›
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The iPhone maker unveiled its first three electric vehicles recently — an SUV, a sedan and a bus. It also plans to build electric vehicle factories in Europe, India and either North or South America by 2024, while showing interest towards Indonesia’s EV supply chain. The iPhone maker has also made several overseas forays into... Read more » Read more ›
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Toyota’s goals to improve their batteries appear to be getting a boost with the addition of quantum computing. Last month, Toyota Motor partnered with Tokyo-based QunaSys, a company with expertise in quantum computing software, as reported by Nikkei Asia. The collaboration will use QunaSys’ quantum computing software as part of research in finding new materials... Read more » Read more ›
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As the chip shortage crisis escalates, more organizations are looking to develop their own chips as a solution. From Apple to Alibaba to Oppo, these companies know that if they don’t start making their own chips, there may just end up facing huge losses in the future. The automotive industry has already been hit by... Read more » Read more ›
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IoT, OT, cloud workloads, traditional user devices, and servers, Forescout actively defends the Enterprise of Things. Read more ›
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EV battery manufacturers in South Korea are facing a huge problem, and it’s not one that can be solved quickly — they’ve got a huge talent crunch on their hands. The brewing storm threatens to throw a wrench in the plans of nations attempting to address climate change, specifically in their bid to reduce reliance... Read more » Read more ›
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Digital retail underlies a good e-Commerce experience for customers. This is especially important for online retailers now, given how online shopping is one of the most popular pastimes of people living in a highly digitized world. As the pandemic continues migrating people online at an aggressive pace, the adoption of omnichannel shopping and fulfillment is... Read more » Read more ›
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Blockchain adoption continues to see increasing in adoption in Southeast Asia as more organizations, especially regulated ones keen to make the most of the technology. Known for its transparency and security, blockchain has already been adopted in some use cases in the region, including in finance and the supply chain. As the Association of Southeast... Read more » Read more ›
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Crypto payments continue to see increasing growth and demand around the world. Cybercriminals are probably the biggest advocators of crypto payments as it is their preferred payment method for receiving ransom funds. But it’s not just cybercriminals enjoying crypto payments. Several organizations are now offering crypto payment rewards through various programs and offers. For example,... Read more » Read more ›
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Smart manufacturing in Malaysia is gaining traction as more companies are hoping to boost their productivity. With Covid-19 impacting manufacturers, more companies realize the potential they can gain by adopting smart manufacturing. According to a report from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia remains a key regional destination for high-value manufacturing and global services.... Read more » Read more ›
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As environmental issues continue to make headlines around the world, climate tech is becoming highly sought after by many sectors. In Southeast Asia, organizations are hoping to leverage climate tech to not only meet environmental regulations, but also to dramatically slash their carbon emissions. Global impact intelligence platform, HolonIQ, collaborated with regional ecosystem leader New... Read more » Read more ›
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