The data culture continues to go strong as organizations make their way into the last month of 2021 and prepare to usher in the new year. For many, 2021 was still a year of uncertainties as the pandemic continues to disrupt plans, especially for companies that hoped to have their employees back in offices. Nevertheless,... Read more » Read more ›
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As Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) approaches, e-Commerce services are gearing up for the sales period as well. And one company and country that is looking forward to this is Amazon and India. Millions of “Made in India” products are expected to be making a big hit among customers with over 70,000 exporters preparing... Read more » Read more ›
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Google has pledged to invest US$1 billion for tech research and development in Australia over the next five years. The deal includes plans to set up a new Google Research Australia lab in Sydney, which will be used for AI and quantum computing research. According to Mel Silva, Managing Director for Google Australia and New... Read more » Read more ›
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For gamers, the 3D world in their games connects them to their gaming universe. And over the years, game developers continue to work on more realistic 3D worlds for gamers, using new technologies like AI imaging, motion capture and such. Now, the metaverse has been making headlines all over the world. While there have been... Read more » Read more ›
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With China and Japan seemingly to dominate the electric vehicles (EV) in the market, VinFast is aiming to make a mark as well in the industry. Vietnam’s flagship automaker unveiled two new electric SUVs, the VF e35 and VF e36, at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show on 18 November. The two new electric vehicles showcased... Read more » Read more ›
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Adoption rates for emerging payment options like cryptocurrencies have always been better within the Asian region, Mastercard said. Consumers in Thailand and India are more comfortable in using cryptocurrencies as compared to a very developed market like Australia. With nearly every central bank venturing into or testing out CBDC, Mastercard remains bullish on the wider... Read more » Read more ›
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The Asia Pacific (APAC) is home to hundreds of data centers. With a diverse geographical landscape and numerous local regulations, the data centers vary from regional demand to domestic markets. Regional data centers are often located in Hong Kong and Singapore while domestic ones are country-specific such as in Japan, China, and Australia. According to... Read more » Read more ›
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Buy now pay later (BNPL) is a trend that’s been taking the world by storm in recent times — and the Asia Pacific isn’t exempt. The concept of BNPL is simple — it allows the consumer to defer payments into installments that can be repaid over anywhere from one to 12 months, depending on the... Read more » Read more ›
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Zero-emission is a way to combat climate change, and a new global survey found 84% of the 12,000 people it surveyed believe climate change is real. Eight in 10 think nations must come together to make a more significant impact in the fight against climate change. It also revealed 67% of the climate change believers... Read more » Read more ›
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Implementing the DMARC may sound daunting to do on your own, and that is why investing in specialist email security and configuration professionals is an intelligent decision. Read more ›
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WiFi 6E, an extension of WiFi 6, is still pretty much in its infancy stages around the world. The technology is currently only available in a few countries around the world, as many countries have yet to grant approvals for the WiFi spectrum to be available. Unlike previous WiFi frequencies, WiFi 6E operates in the... Read more » Read more ›
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Three electric-car startups have topped the EV pact in China, challenging American EV maker Tesla. Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto are all challenging Tesla in the world’s largest EV market, with possibilities of bringing the competition to the West next. All three are the only primary Chinese electric car start-ups listed in the US. In... Read more » Read more ›
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Depending on who you ask, NGINX probably serves around a third of the world’s websites and a larger proportion of the 10,000 most popular sites in pure traffic terms. But from its early days as a Linux-first web server, and since its acquisition by F5 Networks, NGINX has become the platform to use when starting... Read more » Read more ›
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Australia and China have been not on the same page for some time, especially when it comes to technology. Ever since the pandemic, the relationship between the two nations have been tense. Australia has announced measures to ring-fence dozens of sensitive technologies from foreign interference, stepping up efforts to safeguard against “national security risks” from China... Read more » Read more ›
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Southeast Asia is experiencing a financial transformation driven by digital payment. E-commerce spending will rise by 162% to reach US$179.8 billion by 2025, with digital payment accounting for 91% of transactions The largest markets for e-commerce payments are forecasted to be Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Whether you want it or not, we are constantly being... Read more » Read more ›
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As cryptocurrency gains traction around the world, crypto regulations are still pretty much in their infancy stages. While some governments have shown favorable interests towards it, many are still skeptical of cryptos, with some countries even banning or restricting crypto trading. In September this year, El Salvador became the first country in the world to... Read more » Read more ›
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The concept of “metaverse” is not a new one, and the idea has been around since Neal Stephenson published Snow Crash in 1992, then used in Ernest Cline’s novel “Ready Player One.” It is a shared, persistent, 3D virtual space where people can meet and interact. During the late 60s, Ivan Sutherland spoke of the... Read more » Read more ›
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With the 11.11 Big Sale over, Shopee posted huge profits with record-breaking sales in Southeast Asia. While Alibaba’s figures were not as high as expected, Shopee broke its 2020 sales record with over 2 billion items sold throughout the sales period. According to statistics from Shopee, the visits on their platform spiked 5.5 times in... Read more » Read more ›
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Early Tuesday morning (16 Nov), thousands of Grab users across Southeast Asia were hit by an unprecedented disruption to the Grab superapp. Users complained that they could not search for rides, search for pickup or drop-off locations, and book rides on the app. Drivers were unable to receive jobs, including GrabFood delivery riders. Posts and... Read more » Read more ›
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SMIC, the largest chipmaker in China, announced the resignation of its vice-chairman, Chiang Shang-yi, last week. Chiang took the role in Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) almost a year ago, amidst a leadership shuffle. According to SMIC, Chiang had resigned from his position and the board from Thursday onwards to spend more time with his... Read more » Read more ›
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