Asia stories
Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.
Gartner's new category reflects surging demand for tools that help enterprises tackle ageing software estates, security risks and outage threats.
IT support teams will get faster troubleshooting as GoTo embeds agentic AI, live device data and tighter Nexthink links into LogMeIn products.
Freelancers and creators will now be able to receive faster local payouts as Trolley taps Thunes' network across 140 countries.
The report says Chinese threat groups are now tracking oil, reconstruction and strategic technologies across Venezuela, Syria, South Korea and the Gulf.
Demand from AI and high-performance computing could lift glass core substrate sales sharply from 2028, according to a new SEMI report.
The renewed deal will help Liverpool speed up match content for its 26 million US fans as the club expands digital engagement worldwide.
The founder-led manufacturer is handing day-to-day control to a veteran industrial executive as it seeks growth and a smoother leadership transition.
Small businesses could cut support complexity as the new system links calls, chat and AI tools in one place, helping staff manage customers faster.
The new unit gives operators a single point of contact for cooling systems as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud sites strains energy and water use.
A live Port of Hamburg pilot has drawn investor backing as REPS says its system can harvest energy from braking trucks and heavy traffic.
Asia-based Xero users can now compare revenue growth, margins and cash metrics with local peers to spot problems earlier.
The range targets busy households and pet owners with up to 100 minutes of runtime, anti-tangle brushes and foldable tubes.
The platform is already cutting migration time and costs for enterprise software users facing complex code moves to cloud-native systems.
Expansion into UK mobile services has gained fresh backing as TNS Global funds eSIM Go's push beyond travel eSIM into MVNOs.
Losses from North Korea-linked digital asset theft jumped 51% in 2025, exposing banks and fintech firms to more identity-based intrusions.
The tie-up could speed digital banking upgrades and AI adoption across UOB's Asian markets, with pilots likely in Vietnam and beyond.
Singapore boardrooms are shifting towards disciplined growth, as 71% of CEOs rank geopolitical uncertainty above all other business risks.
Supplier-linked attacks and AI-related incidents are testing cyber defences in Hong Kong and Singapore, despite strong confidence in the technology.
The lender is deepening its talent pipeline as automation reshapes entry-level jobs, with interns expected to make up most of this year's intake.
