Hong Kong stories
DBS to launch Gen AI-powered customer service assistant
3 days ago
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DBS to launch in-house developed Gen AI-powered CSO Assistant by late 2024 to boost customer service efficiency for 250,000+ monthly users.
Felix Fok appointed Director of Global Equities at Jarden Wealth
Last week
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Jarden Wealth appoints Felix Fok as Director of Global Equities. Fok brings 12 years' expertise from Milford Asset Management, enhancing Jarden's client offerings.
Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI
Last week
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A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.
Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
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Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.
Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
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Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.
SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
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Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.
Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
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Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
How businesses can strengthen defences against evolving cyberattacks
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As cybercriminals exploit AI to amplify attacks, businesses are urged to upgrade legacy systems, integrate AI in security efforts, and enhance real-time threat detection.
Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout
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A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.
Rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector
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Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.
NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
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NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP’s 270-strong team.
How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
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SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.
SevenRooms discusses AI, perks of tech to drive revenue in hospitality
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SevenRooms has now formed its first Customer Advisory Board with top hospitality leaders globally to tackle 2024's Future Proofing to Serve up Success.
UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally
Fri, 31st May 2024
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Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.
PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants
Tue, 28th May 2024
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US e-commerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.
Hong Kong embraces global e-wallets aided by Alipay+ technology
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Hong Kong welcomes 14 overseas e-wallets, including Macao SAR’s MPay and Singapore's Changi Pay, catering to a population of 1.2 billion, facilitated by Ant International's Alipay+.
NTT & Dell offer high-performance computing solution in Hong Kong
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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NTT Com Asia joins with Dell Technologies to launch a High Performance Computing-as-a-service solution in Hong Kong, to support data centre development and AI and FinTech Innovation.
Japanese markets lead in global data centre rankings
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Japan's data centre market outshines the rest of Asia Pacific, with Tokyo and Osaka scoring highly in global established and emerging markets rankings, according to annual Global Data Centre Market Comparison report.
Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.
Colt Technology Services scoops top HKEX Award for derivatives data
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Colt Technology Services recognised as Top Derivatives Data Vendor globally at 2023 HKEX Awards, highlighting the company's significant contribution to capital market data provision.