23-25 April 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore GITEX ASIA 2025 will bring together 700+ tech companies, featuring 400+ startups and digital promotion agencies, and 250+ global investors & VCs from 60+ countries. The event will serve as a bridge between the Eastern and Western technology ecosystems and feature 180+ hours of expert insights from 220 ... Read more ›
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As Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape evolves, enterprises in the region are prioritising secure and compliant business communications to meet stringent regulatory requirements and protect their operations. With authorities like the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) enforcing strict record-keeping mandates, regulatory compliance becomes more important. Recent enforcement actions and scrutiny from abroad have also prompted Asian ... Read more ›
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China is closing the gap with the US in AI technology advancements. DeepSeek’s open-source models demonstrate improvements through algorithmic efficiency. The artificial intelligence race between China and the United States has entered a new phase as Chinese companies narrow the technology gap despite Western sanctions. According to Lee Kai-fu, CEO of Chinese startup 01.AI and ... Read more ›
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The TikTok April 5 ban deadline approaches. Multiple paths for ByteDance to retain control emerge, Oracle as key player. Trump administration signals flexibility on deadline extension as deals take shape. As the April 5 TikTok ban deadline approaches, ByteDance is attempting to secure a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to continue operating ... Read more ›
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CloudSEK reports a potential breach, with a threat actor selling data allegedly stolen from Oracle. The firm warns of potential supply chain risks. A suspected supply chain cyber incident that includes Oracle Cloud has drawn attention from cybersecurity researchers and enterprise users alike. According to cybersecurity firm CloudSEK, a threat actor identified as “rose87168” claims ... Read more ›
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For over two decades, organisations in the APAC region have digitised, with technology investment growing at faster rates than in the West. Asian companies aren’t struggling with digitisation per se. Rather, they’re battling to translate their investments into measurable outcomes, like better customer experiences, and improvements for employees – making people more efficient and processes ... Read more ›
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Tourism boom helped by familiar payment methods. Accepting payment vi QR code popular with Malaysian retailers. Huge growth in spend from tourists in the country. The continuing partnership between Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) and Ant International (owner of Alipay+) has helped Malaysian SMEs during the first year of its existence, according to statements by the ... Read more ›
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Malaysia tightens semiconductor regulations amid Nvidia chip diversion to China. $390 million fraud case in Singapore reveals vulnerabilities in SE Asia supply chain. The Nvidia chip crackdown in Malaysia is intensifying. The country is apparently facing mounting pressure from the United States to prevent advanced semiconductors from being diverted to China. Malaysia’s Trade Minister Zafrul ... Read more ›
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BYD beats Tesla with $107 billion revenue and aggressive price on-priced Model 3 competitor. Chinese EV maker overtakes as political backlash and price competition drive Tesla’s sales down. Tesla’s once unassailable position in the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to erode in 2025 as Chinese automaker BYD dominates the global EV landscape with its recipe ... Read more ›
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US AI firms warn America’s AI lead is shrinking to DeepSeek’s R1 and Ernie X1. OpenAI and Anthropic cite national security risk from Chinese AI models. Major US artificial intelligence companies, like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, have expressed concern over China’s increasing abilities in AI development. In submissions to the US government, the companies have ... Read more ›
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Nvidia introduces new AI chips: Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin. Joins AI Infrastructure Partnership with BlackRock, Microsoft, and xAI. Nvidia revealed new AI chips at its annual GTC conference on Tuesday. CEO Jensen Huang introduced two key products: the Blackwell Ultra chip family, which is expected to ship in the second half of this year, ... Read more ›
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Tesla sales decline globally amid Elon Musk’s politics and competition from local rivals. Electric vehicle pioneer sees market share erosion in Europe, China, and Australia. Tesla is designing a cheaper Model Y and enhancing its autonomous-driving capabilities in China as it scrambles to reverse a worldwide sales slide. The Tesla sales decline has become a ... Read more ›
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Google plans to acquire cybersecurity company Wiz. Deal is expected to strengthen Google’s cloud security capabilities. Google plans to acquire cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion in its largest-ever acquisition, strengthening the US giant’s position in the highly-competitive cloud computing market. If the deal is approved, Wiz will be integrated into Google Cloud, which generated ... Read more ›
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Nearly 90% of 45,000 desktops made the upgrade to Windows 11. 24% of running applications not Windows 11-compatible. Third-party ManagementStudio helped smooth the transition. Hitachi Energy has completed a migration to Windows 11 on more than 40,000 desktops in 12 countries. The company used ManagementStudio to help it complete the task, which it began ... Read more ›
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OpenAI and Google ask US government to allow AI to train on copyright materials. Urge adoption of copyright exemptions for ‘national security.’ OpenAI and Google are pushing the US government to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material, arguing that ‘fair use’ is critical for maintaining the country’s competitive edge in artificial intelligence. Both ... Read more ›
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Strava closes the account of a runner who posted their activity in North Korea. Running in virtualised North Korea enough to earn enforced account closure. Strict T&Cs enforced beyond the letter of the law. Users of the popular fitness-tracking app, Strava, need to be careful of where they exercise, and even where they pretend to ... Read more ›
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USTC’s Zuchongzhi-3 processes calculations 10¹⁵ times faster than top supercomputers. Research reflects advances in qubit coherence and error correction. A research team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has introduced Zuchongzhi-3, a 105-qubit superconducting quantum computer capable of performing calculations at speeds 10¹⁵ times faster than the most powerful supercomputer and ... Read more ›
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Chinese AI agent Manus gains attention executing complex tasks autonomously. Manus is partnership with Alibaba’s Qwen. Designed to expand capabilities for the Chinese market. Chinese AI agent Manus has emerged as the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence technology, generating a significant buzz in the global tech community for its advanced autonomous capabilities. Developed by Tencent ... Read more ›
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Basic Energy targets 1 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The company is also working on a 50-MW wind project in Batangas. Basic Energy Corporation plans to develop 500 megawatts (MW) of wind and 500 MW of solar energy projects by 2030 as part of its long-term strategy to expand its renewable energy portfolio, ... Read more ›
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China’s semiconductor dominance extends to memory chips, where South Korean Samsung and SK Hynix led. Despite US export tariffs, China ranks second globally in memory technologies. China’s semiconductor prowess is becoming increasingly evident in important technology sectors, So reveals a recent report by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP). The ... Read more ›
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LinkedIn: AI is reshaping recruitment. LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant aims to improve hiring efficiency. AI has the ability to transform the way companies hire, develop talent, and engage with candidates. Tech Wire Asia spoke with Hari Srinivasan, Vice President of Product at LinkedIn, about how AI is transforming recruitment and professional development. AI’s role in enhancing ... Read more ›
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