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APAC leaders pick tech changes and geopolitical tensions as top threats to their organisations

A new study by Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) reveals that 58% of C-suite leaders in Asia Pacific (APAC) view technological change and geopolitical uncertainty as...


HR & Education

AI adoption fuels job security fears in Singapore

AI is transforming the workplace across Asia, with a new e-guide from Robert Walters revealing that whilst 93% of professionals actively use AI, only 75%...


Cards & Payments

Alipay+ adds new bank partners to expand reach in APAC

Ant International's Alipay+, a unified wallet gateway, is expanding its network by adding more bank partners amid a surge in demand for cross-border mobile payments...


Cards & Payments

Mastercard boosts security in virtual card platform

Mastercard has unveiled significant upgrades to its virtual card number (VCN) platform, Mastercard In Control, enhancing security and scalability for enterprises and financial institutions. The...


Financial Services

UOB Asset Management highlights global resilience despite heightened uncertainty

UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) has unveiled its third-quarter 2026 investment strategy, emphasising the global economy's resilience despite ongoing challenges such as inflation, tariffs, geopolitical tensions,...


Economy

Consumer confidence shows resilience across ASEAN, Singapore records strongest improvement

The latest UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence across ASEAN remains resilient in 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices....


Cards & Payments

Fiuu secures JCB direct acquiring licence to strengthen services in Southeast Asia

Fiuu, a prominent fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has obtained a JCB Direct Acquiring licence, enhancing its card acceptance capabilities in Singapore, Malaysia, and the...


Financial Services

MAS, BOT sign MoU to combat digital fraud

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation and digital...


Information Technology

Synagie unveils Geene 2.0, SingData and FLY Entertainment among 12 founding partners

Synagie has unveiled Geene 2.0, a Trusted AI Commerce Intelligence Ecosystem, designed to help businesses transition from isolated AI applications to a cohesive, scalable platform....


Commercial Property

Hines warns of scarcity risk in Asian real estate

Hines, a global real estate investment manager, has identified a "scarcity advantage" in select developed Asian markets, including Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, and Sydney, according to...


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