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Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion
Real estate

Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion

Regional hotel dealmaking has surged despite geopolitical and rate risks, with JLL now forecasting USD $15 billion in Asia Pacific transactions for 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Blockchain

World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand

Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Asia Pacific leads shift to software-defined manufacturing
Robotics

Asia Pacific leads shift to software-defined manufacturing

Rising labour shortages and geopolitical pressure are pushing manufacturers towards automation, with Asia Pacific now accounting for 74% of new robot deployments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
PepsiCo backs five Asia Pacific startups for expansion
Supply Chain

PepsiCo backs five Asia Pacific startups for expansion

The deal could widen deployment of sustainability tools across Asia Pacific, while giving PepsiCo more commercially ready options from its startup pipeline.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy

Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine
Robotics

Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine

AI could soon transform jobs, hospitals and schools, with Talwar warning that bigger firms may lag as security and accountability concerns slow adoption.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Disaster Recovery

'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures

Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last week
Paris edges London to top Europe AI cities ranking
Semiconductors

Paris edges London to top Europe AI cities ranking

The French capital's stronger public backing and investment pipeline helped it finish just 0.2 points ahead of London in a new index.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
AirConsole partners Zeekr for in-car gaming in Europe
BMW

AirConsole partners Zeekr for in-car gaming in Europe

Passengers in select Zeekr models will be able to play games on the infotainment screen using phones as controllers, as AirConsole expands into Geely's orbit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Julia to open Paris forum on fragmented AI in travel
Data sovereignty

Julia to open Paris forum on fragmented AI in travel

Travel leaders in Paris will test whether AI tools can work across rival regional systems as Europe's adoption gap widens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
The Ocean Cleanup shifts its focus to Southeast Asia
Waste Management

The Ocean Cleanup shifts its focus to Southeast Asia

The shift reflects research linking about 79 per cent of overseas ocean plastic reaching Australia to Southeast Asia, where most leakage begins.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
AlphaSense adds EIU forecasts & geopolitical analysis
Supply Chain

AlphaSense adds EIU forecasts & geopolitical analysis

Users will gain faster access to country risk insight as AlphaSense folds EIU forecasts and geopolitical analysis into its research platform.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion
Unified Communications

FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion

Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

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iBanFirst data shows UK firms still reliant on dollar
SWIFT

iBanFirst data shows UK firms still reliant on dollar

UK firms on iBanFirst's platform still made 70% of international payments in dollars in early 2026, exposing them to exchange-rate swings.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore startups capture 91% of SEA venture funding
Data centers

Singapore startups capture 91% of SEA venture funding

The city-state's dominance deepened as Southeast Asian startup funding tripled to USD $10.7 billion, according to Founders Forum Group and Dealroom.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Potain cranes build record-breaking Chongqing bridge
IT Infrastructure

Potain cranes build record-breaking Chongqing bridge

Work high above the Yangtze is pushing the Shituo crossing towards four engineering records as it nears an end-2026 opening.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Wise launches eSIMs & QR payments for Australian travellers
Fintech

Wise launches eSIMs & QR payments for Australian travellers

Travellers arriving overseas without connectivity or cash access can now use Wise for data and local QR payments in one app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month