Digital Economy stories

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.

AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.

BDx’s 500MW CGK4 AI Campus in Indonesia is the first in the country to win NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification, boosting AI infrastructure at scale.

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.

Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.

General Assembly has launched its AI Academy in Singapore, offering tailored AI training to upskill workforces amid the nation's focus on AI adoption and budget initiatives.

Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.

Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.

The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.

N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.

Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.

CMTG has revealed an AUD $1 million upgrade to its Morley data centre, enhancing infrastructure to meet growing technological demands and sustainability goals.

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in four categories at the Retail Systems Awards, recognising its innovations in payment solutions and fraud prevention.