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Tribe Payments plans to boost support for banks and fintech in Singapore
What happened Tribe Payments is a leading digital payments and infrastructure coordination company. Today, the company announced the opening of a new office in Singapore. This officially expands its business into the Singapore market. Tribe Payments has already been serving…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Medtech Alimetry secures $18M to enhance wearable devices for gut diseases
What happened New Zealand medical technology company Alimetry secures $18 million in funding to advance the development of wearable devices for gastrointestinal diseases. This non-invasive device captures intestinal electrical activity through a flexible electrode array attached…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nokia collaborates with VNPT to promote the deployment of 5G technology in Vietnam
What happened Nokia is collaborating with Vietnamese operator VNPT to deploy 5G technology to expand connectivity in the region. As part of the cooperation agreement, Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio. These devices are based on Nokia’s efficient…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
US targets China AI investments with new national security rules
What happened The United States is moving closer to imposing strict limits on investments in China’s artificial intelligence (AI) and technology sectors. On Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department issued draft regulations that outline new restrictions and requirements for…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Eutelsat’s first OneWeb launch of SpaceX Rocket after merger
What happened Eutelsat, the world’s third-largest satellite operator by revenue, launched 20 satellites for its communications network on Sunday, employing Elon Musk’s SpaceX in its first action after combining two European companies last year. SpaceX launched the OneWeb Launch…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Pony AI file for IPO in the U.S.
What happened China-based autonomous driving company Pony AI, backed by Toyota, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., reflecting growing investor interest and easing regulatory pressures in the market. Recent weeks have seen increased activity in the IPO sector…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
TikTok cuts hundreds of jobs as ByteDance shifts focus to AI content moderation
What happen TikTok announced global layoffs that affect hundreds of employees, including a significant number in Malaysia. Reports indicated that over 700 jobs were lost in Malaysia, but TikTok later stated that fewer than 500 were impacted. Most affected employees worked in the…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech stories today: October 17, 2024
APNIC releases new registry API for users APNIC has launched a new registry API, providing users with a streamlined and automated way to access and manage registry data for better operational efficiency. Elon Musk backs India’s satellite spectrum strategy Elon Musk defended…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Tariffs spark fierce China-Europe rivalry at 2024 Paris car show
Apple AirPods 4 Review: Noise-Canceling Is Game-Changer Apple’s latest AirPods offer significantly improved noise-canceling, making them a strong upgrade over previous models for audiophiles and travelers alike. Enhanced battery life and sound quality are other key features. CNET…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Samsung Announces Finalists for Odyssey Cup Dota 2 Championship
Samsung Electronics is excited to announce the eight teams that have advanced to the Grand Finals of the Samsung Odyssey Cup Dota 2 Championship, which will be held from 10 to 13 October. Along with invited professional teams, the finalist teams from across Southeast Asia and…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
China stock euphoria takes hold as traders overlook deeper woes
OUR TAKEChina’s stock market is riding a wave of euphoria, with the CSI 300 Index enjoying its best week since 2008, boosted by government stimulus measures and promises of further economic support. While investors are hopeful that this could signal the start of a long-term…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
OMS Group invests big in subsea cable expansion
This investment follows a previous $400 million boost from parent company KKR aimed at expanding capabilities across Asia.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Visa acquires AI firm Featurespace to combat financial fraud
Visa has agreed to acquire AI-driven payments protection firm Featurespace to enhance its fraud detection capabilities.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
China bonds flash ‘Japanisation’ warning despite stimulus plan
OUR TAKEChina’s 30-year government bond yields are on track to fall below those of Japan for the first time in nearly two decades, which is a big deal for anyone keeping an eye on China’s economic future. As worries grow about a slow economy that’s similar to Japan’s lost…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
India’s Karnataka drafts incentive package for clean mobility sector
Karnataka plans tax cuts and incentives for clean mobility, including hybrids, aiming to attract investments and boost adoption, despite some preferring a focus solely on EVs.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Li Auto launch delay tests investor confidence amid China-equity short-interest pressure
Li Auto's delayed battery-electric SUV rollout has become a market-confidence test. Reuters reported that the company pushed pure-electric SUV launches into 2025 because fast-charging coverage and retail display capacity were not ready. S3 Partners later listed Li Auto among…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China weighs injecting $142B of capital into top banks
OUR TAKEChina is looking at injecting up to $142 billion into its main state-owned banks as part of a wider economic stimulus plan to give its struggling economy a boost. This is the first time the banks have had capital injected since the global financial crisis in 2008. The top…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China national team ETFs see inflows pick up as stocks surge
OUR TAKEChinese exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the state fund saw a lot of new money come in as the People’s Bank of China launched a new economic stimulus package. On Tuesday, these ETFs saw a massive $1.9 billion in inflows, the highest since July. This suggests that…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Samsung announces $1.8B investment in new OLED factory in Vietnam
OUR TAKEThe new factory enhances Samsung’s commitment to advanced OLED technology, which is crucial for modern displays, improving quality and innovation in consumer electronics. Establishing a major production facility in Vietnam helps Samsung diversify its manufacturing…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
China urges vigilance against Taiwanese cyberattacks
China’s security ministry alerts to cyber threats from Taiwan’s Anonymous 64, amid ongoing cyber and geopolitical tensions.