Stablecoins have been hailed by many to be a “safer” alternative to cryptocurrencies because of the perception that their values are less volatile. In fact, its perceived value is so immense, that Palau became the first country in the world to make it their nation’s first digital currency. But are stablecoins really that stable? Tech... Read more » Read more ›
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The future of cryptocurrencies is still uncertain in most countries around the world. Despite increasing adoption and interest in cryptocurrencies, several countries have already begun looking to implement more regulations on the usage of crypto. In Asia, China has already imposed a ban on crypto trading while India is also looking to tighten crypto regulations.... Read more » Read more ›
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China requires technology companies seeking a listing in Hong Kong to undergo a cybersecurity review as part of the sweeping new rules. The regulations have yet to be enacted but have definitely created ambiguities for companies looking to float in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the world’s third-largest financial bourse, has always positioned itself... Read more » Read more ›
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The main reason why IBM is still a huge player in the IT space is that it’s transitioned several times over the years: from mainframe manufacturer to desktop PCs, and latterly, to an open-source services company that leverages the considerable capabilities it has at hand from its one-time acquisition, Red Hat. Companies like IBM that... Read more » Read more ›
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Zero chargebacks for three consecutive months; that’s an impressive feat when the global chargeback volume is estimated to reach 615 million transactions this year. PRISM+, a consumer electronics company, achieved just that and more with the help of Checkout.com. A chargeback is a consumer protection tool that can come at a high cost to businesses... Read more » Read more ›
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NFTs have been commonly conflated with cryptocurrencies, but how can the differences be explained? We understand that “non-fungible tokens” can be quite the mouthful, which is why it is almost often referred to by its abbreviation, NFT. But what exactly are they, how do they function and what are their benefits? Tech Wire Asia will... Read more » Read more ›
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 It’s portable, sleek, fast and secure as heck. The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD is the latest solid-state drive series from the innovators who brought flash memory to the world. Designed for gamers, content creators and those on the go, the EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD is easy on the eyes and easy on the... Read more » Read more ›
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The iPhone maker wants to cut reliance on Qualcomm for key components. Apple now plans to have TSMC supply parts for 5G iPhone modems starting 2023. For years, Apple has been using Qualcomm modems in its iPhones before shifting to Intel’s when its relationship with the former started to sour. Following that, news began to... Read more » Read more ›
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Alibaba will be reorganizing its international and domestic e-commerce businesses and replacing its CFO. For an improved agility and growth, it plans to form two new units – international digital commerce and China digital commerce. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has been facing intensified competition that has been eating into its market share.... Read more » Read more ›
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Early last month, Tech Wire Asia reported that none of Malaysia’s local telcos had bit the bait by Malaysia’s 5G operator DNB to take up its 5G services. In what appears like a desperate attempt to bring Malaysian telcos on board, Reuters reported today that the Finance Ministry’s special purpose vehicle, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB),... Read more » Read more ›
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Australia is fast catching up to its regional peers in pushing for tech advancement and jobs, first with the formation of the Tech Council of Australia earlier this year. Now, the Quantum Terminal in New South Wales’ Tech Central is expected to see its first three tenants from Australian quantum computing specialist companies. NSW’s Tech... Read more » Read more ›
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Small business owners have been slow to react to tech adoption, citing lack of time or resources as a reason for staying behind the curve. A recently commissioned One Step study revealed that small businesses are holding back on technology investment as they face a range of barriers. It also revealed that some avoid adoption due to... Read more » Read more ›
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A new variant will see greater demand for healthcare data. Securing patient data needs to be prioritized. Healthcare needs to look towards a zero-trust policy and prioritize data recovery. Healthcare data continues to be one of the most highly desirable information by cybercriminals around the world today. Not only do healthcare data have a high... Read more » Read more ›
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Chinese automaker Nio opened its first European showroom in Norway One in every four customers who test-drove a Nio bought the EV car Although there are no plans on production currently, success in Europe could prompt the company to produce locally Two years ago, Chinese electric-vehicle startup Nio Inc was nearing bankruptcy. A year later,... Read more » Read more ›
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Decentralized Finance or DeFi is becoming increasingly popular as a fast get rich scheme to many investors. Unfortunately, many of these investors have very little or knowledge of how DeFi ecosystems work. According to a new report by Elliptic, a firm that tracks movements of funds on the digital ledgers that underpin cryptocurrencies, growth in... Read more » Read more ›
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Crypto adoption and the use of cryptocurrency in Australia is a hot topic, and it has many people divided. While buying and selling bitcoin online is currently legal in the country, accepting digital currency as payment for goods or services remains illegal. But this could soon change thanks to a new study that found nearly... Read more » Read more ›
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The skills shortage in tech, especially in cybersecurity is a concern in Southeast Asia, and the demand for professionals with these essential skills has never been higher. The growing need for digital skills is most acute in developing countries, especially in the ASEAN region. Meanwhile, the cybersecurity skills shortage is especially prevalent in Malaysia and... Read more » Read more ›
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Despite Beijing’s tech crackdown on both local and international companies in China, robotaxis have been making the headlines in the country. China’s fast growing autonomous vehicles industry has already made several milestones this year, with several Chinese electric carmakers surpassing Tesla in terms of innovation in autonomous driving and guidance systems. And now, with robotaxis... Read more » Read more ›
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Bitcoin’s network has overtaken PayPal in the amount of dollar value it processes and could soon match that of Mastercard. It currently processes 27% of Mastercard’s value. Just 12 years into its existence, the Bitcoin network today already processes more dollar value than PayPal, a 23-year-old American digital payments company. Impressive as it is, experts... Read more » Read more ›
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand is working on its own digital token, the TAT Coin, which will be accepted for travels. A new unit will also be set up by next year to handle the issuance of Thailand’s own crypto coin, produce a wallet, and build a new tourism ecosystem. The Tourism Authority’s governor believes... Read more » Read more ›
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