Singapore stories
US market readiness, simpler activation and open rules have propelled it to the top of a 50-market eSIM ranking for 2026.
The exchange aims to help New Zealand firms tap Southeast Asia's fast-growing digital economy while giving founders a route into new markets.
Startups could gain funded pilots and year-long mentorship as the beauty group hunts AI, creator and sustainability tools in ANZ.
A new Deloitte study says wider use of Earth observation data could add GBP £491 billion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2030.
Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.
Governance and safety costs are now overtaking development as many firms struggle to keep live customer-facing AI agents reliable and compliant.
Service providers facing rising cloud bills and data residency demands now have a packaged alternative for infrastructure and protection services.
Scheduled laser-link coverage now spans Singapore and Spain, as Transcelestial moves from single-site tests to regular orbital tracking operations.
But data quality and integration are slowing deployment, as most brands in Australia and New Zealand remain unable to scale agentic AI.
The hire signals a sharper regional push as Cornerstone seeks to win more HR software business across Asia Pacific and Japan amid fierce competition.
Businesses can now centralise meeting notes as Plaud moves beyond solo use, with privacy set by default and controls for teams.
The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.
Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.
More than 130 major incidents in 2025 show Singapore facing rising disruption, with public services and retailers hit hardest.
Advertisers are being offered access to affluent hotel guests in Sydney, as The Travel Network rolls out screens and QR codes across luxury stays.
Audit committees now want earlier, clearer updates from finance chiefs as volatility makes late reporting a bigger governance risk.
Only eight teams were chosen from more than 800 applicants, signalling backers' focus on AI, digital assets and financial software in the UK.
Shoppers in Singapore can now round up CHARLES & KEITH purchases to support Community Chest, with Adyen matching donations in 2026.
Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.
The Malaysian site is part of AUD $1 billion of investment and gives NEXTDC a base for AI and cloud customers across Southeast Asia.
