Asia stories - Page 2
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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it training
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hcm
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payroll systems
Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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CloudMile wins 2024 MongoDB Emerging Markets Partner award
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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ml
CloudMile has been honoured as the 2024 MongoDB Emerging Markets Partner of the Year, recognising its contributions to data modernisation in Southeast Asia.
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StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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services
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starhub
Singapore’s StarHub has achieved 184th place in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for 2023, marking a notable revenue-based ranking.
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Actis launches Epoch Digital to boost data infrastructure in Asia
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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taiwan
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malaysia
Actis launches Epoch Digital to bolster Asia's data centre capacity with sustainable solutions, starting with projects in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.
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Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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martech
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cx
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nz
Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.
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Westcon-Comstor APAC earns Ecovadis silver for sustainability
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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apac
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor's APAC division ascends to EcoVadis silver status, placing in the top 15% for sustainability, marking progress from last year's bronze.
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Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.
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Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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sd-wan
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.
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Current state of business travel revealed in HotelHub Index
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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london
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business travel
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asia
HotelHub's Q1 2024 Index reveals a 19% drop in international business travel and an 8% rise in hotel costs globally.
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How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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community
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mental health
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entrepreneur
SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.
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Finastra powers Asia’s first fully digital reserve bank
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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asia
Finastra powers Asia's first fully digital reserve bank, ORO Bank, in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City SAR. The cloud-based institution aligns banking with sustainability and innovation.
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How Ed Husic’s proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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drones
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robots
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ai
Australian CEOs support Ed Husic’s tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.
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Soft Space & Inflight Dublin improve AirAsia inflight services
Thu, 30th May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Soft Space and Inflight Dublin partner to integrate Fasspos with Everhub on AirAsia, elevating inflight entertainment and boosting ancillary revenue.
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Nynke Postma joins Encompass as Head of Business Development
Tue, 21st May 2024
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encompass
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singapore
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product management
Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma, founder of Blacksmith KYC, as Head of Business Development for Asia and the Middle East to boost CDI product value.
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Zitcha names Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead amid expansion
Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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yahoo
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advertising
Zitcha has named Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead to drive its growth in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, leveraging the retail media market’s burgeoning potential.
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway
Mon, 20th May 2024
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edutech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.
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Niall Hannigan appointed CFO at Princeton Digital Group
Fri, 17th May 2024
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power / energy
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colliers
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renewable energy
Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has appointed Niall Hannigan as Group CFO, effective 3rd June 2024, to bolster the company's global growth in the digital economy.
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Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester
Thu, 16th May 2024
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gaming
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hyperscale
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fintechs
IP Transit provider RETN has expanded to Manchester, enhancing high-speed, secure, and robust internet for local ISPs and businesses.
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales
Wed, 15th May 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.
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Synergy Logistics appoints Brian Kirst as chief commercial officer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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supply chain systems
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sales
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support
Synergy Logistics elevates Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer, aiming for global expansion and leveraging his 30 years in logistics and digital tech.