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OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald leaves after 22 years to launch Colourcode.AI, advising boards and leaders on AI strategy and governance.

PvX secures over USD $250 million for non-dilutive user acquisition backing 20 app firms, plus USD $4.7 million to expand its SaaS tech.

Magentus has acquired Labflow to enhance digital pathology platforms, integrating systems across Australia, the UK, India, and Southeast Asia for smarter lab operations.

Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.

In 2026, APAC's ad scene will focus on smarter multi-screen measurement, AI-driven campaign optimisation, and growing importance of Connected TV's home screen.

StarHub and NeutraDC have partnered to launch quantum-safe, low-latency data links between Singapore and Indonesia, enhancing security for cross-border enterprise data.

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

Nutanix reports rapid hybrid cloud and AI adoption in APJ, with firms embracing containers to simplify infrastructure and enhance resilience amid regulatory demands.

Digital Realty and BW Digital have partnered to link Singapore and Batam with a high-speed submarine cable, boosting data centre connectivity and AI infrastructure growth.

Huawei Cloud launches AI Pioneer Partner Ecosystem Alliance in Singapore to boost practical AI adoption across industries with new infrastructure and partnerships.

Eagle Eye restructures APAC leadership with new key appointments to accelerate growth beyond USD $10 million in the Asia-Pacific region.

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

YouVersion app hit a record 19 million daily users in 2025, with Singapore leading growth driven by Gen Z seeking mental health and personal development.

BENEFIT and Ant International will launch cross-border QR payments in Bahrain in 2026, enabling 15,000 merchants to accept Alipay+ wallet payments.

StarHub's Festive Sale in Singapore offers up to SGD $700 off smartphones, big discounts on audio gear, and free Disney+ with TV+ Pro bundles this December.

A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.

Honeywell partners with South Korea’s LS Electric to develop AI-powered solutions enhancing energy efficiency and reliability in Asian data centres.

AI Singapore and Alibaba launch Qwen-SEA-LION-v4, a large language model supporting 1,200 Southeast Asian languages to boost regional AI inclusivity.

Nearly 90% of Southeast Asian firms invest in digital transformation, yet many face cyber risks and data management challenges amid budget and expertise gaps.

Established tech firms thrive in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and New Zealand's Waikato by accessing fresh ideas, talent, and collaboration opportunities.