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Can Malaysian corporates future‑proof operations fast enough through digitalisation?

A push to standardise, automate and connect finance operations dominated Standard Chartered’s Treasury Leadership Forum, where Patricia Wong, Head of International Corporates, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Chartered, Malaysia, said the path to resilience runs through data, APIs and stronger liquidity control as shared...
Financial Services

How a Singapore gelato SME scales sustainability with DBS support

Birds of Paradise, the Singapore gelato maker known for botanical flavours, has expanded from a single Katong boutique in 2016 to seven stores and is enrolling in DBS’ ESG Ready Programme to formalise its sustainability strategy, backed by financing and digital tools from DBS...
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DBS fights AI scams with rapid automated takedowns

AI-driven scams are on the rise, turbocharging criminal activities. DBS is actively combating this...
Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board targets 3-hour flyers with 3-I plan

Singapore is intensifying efforts to attract regional travellers, particularly for short trips focused on...
Financial Services

“AI Customers” demand data, not emotion: Businesses must adapt

A new type of customer is quietly reshaping the marketplace—and it doesn’t feel a...
Space

Singapore targets to become regional hub for space activities

Singapore’s space sector is set for a major expansion, with new initiatives and innovations...
Technology

EDB: AI Accelerator Boosts Local Firms

Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) have jointly launched the Agentic AI Accelerator program....
Tourism

STB Inks IndiGo Deal to Boost India Tourism

Singapore is actively boosting its tourism sector. A primary focus is attracting regional travellers....
AI

Computer Weekly: Tech Giant Launches First AI Research Facility in Southeast Asia

Microsoft unveiled its inaugural Southeast Asia research laboratory, establishing a strategic hub for artificial...
Financial Services

The Daily HODL: Asia-Pacific Bonds Soar as Investors Flee Dollar Assets

Asia-Pacific companies and non-federal issuers are selling local-currency bonds at a record pace. This...
Energy

Gentari: Businesses Drive ASEAN’s Clean Energy Shift

Senior energy leaders recently convened for a “Powering ASEAN’s Clean Energy Future: Establishing a...
AI

CNBC: Thailand Forges Its Own AI Path with Open-Source and Cloud

Experts at CNBC's East Tech West 2025 conference highlighted the critical role of open-source...
Financial Services

Finextra: Standard Chartered and OKX Revolutionise Institutional Crypto Collateral

Standard Chartered and OKX launched a pioneering collateral mirroring programme. This initiative allows institutional...
Financial Services

Standard Chartered builds quantum fortress to shield bank accounts from future threats

Standard Chartered is taking unprecedented steps to safeguard customer data against the impending threat...
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Financial Services

Can Malaysian corporates future‑proof operations fast enough through digitalisation?

A push to standardise, automate and connect finance operations dominated Standard Chartered’s Treasury Leadership...
Financial Services

How a Singapore gelato SME scales sustainability with DBS support

Birds of Paradise, the Singapore gelato maker known for botanical flavours, has expanded from...
Education

Kaspersky expands cybersecurity education to tackle rising digital risks

As technology advances, so do cyber threats. Kaspersky is doubling down on cybersecurity education...
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Kaspersky cautions cybersecurity is weakest when mobile users travel abroad

Kaspersky warns that traditional SIM card onboarding remains a major vulnerability for travelers, citing...

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