Author: Bernard Parado

Singapore SMEs redirect AI-saved hours into growth, but data and cost hurdles slow scaling
Singapore SMEs redirect AI-saved hours into growth, but data and cost hurdles slow scaling
Singapore – Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are using artificial intelligence (AI) to reclaim working hours and channel them into business growth, according to a new study by Xero. The research surveyed more than 1,000 local SME decision-makers. It found that 76% of leadership...
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SQREEM appointed to Singapore’s whole-of-government digital consumption analytics framework
SQREEM appointed to Singapore’s whole-of-government digital consumption analytics framework 
Singapore – Singapore government agencies can now source digital behavioural analytics from SQREEM Technologies, which has been appointed to the Whole-of-Government Digital Consumption Analytics Services Period Contract and Framework Agreement. The AI-powered behavioural intelligence and data analytics...
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WEX, Mastercard partner to merge fleet payments across Asia-Pacific
WEX, Mastercard partner to merge fleet payments across Asia-Pacific 
Singapore – WEX and Mastercard have announced a partnership to build what they describe as Asia-Pacific’s first unified fleet payments network, combining fuel, maintenance, tolling and parking costs into a single payment experience. The companies said the programme is projected to process billions...
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Manulife Asia names Andy Bruce as Chief Information Officer
Manulife Asia names Andy Bruce as Chief Information Officer
Hong Kong – Manulife has promoted Andy Bruce to Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Manulife Asia, effective 1 October, the company announced on 8 October. The insurer said the appointment reflects its focus on strengthening technology leadership across the region. It also said the move supports its...
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PLDT, Smart-backed AI tool lets PH’s Baguio City businesses check zoning compliance
PLDT, Smart-backed AI tool lets PH’s Baguio City businesses check zoning compliance
Baguio City, Philippines – Baguio City is testing an AI-powered online tool that helps businesses check whether a proposed venture complies with local zoning rules. The tool, called BIZ Checker, was developed with support from PLDT and Smart’s AI-in-a-Box programme. BIZ Checker lets applicants...
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Skyro launches customer-selected cashback programme in the Philippines
Skyro launches customer-selected cashback programme in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines – Skyro has launched a cashback programme in the Philippines that allows customers to select the spending categories in which they earn rewards, according to the finance group. The programme is available to eligible users of SkyroCredit, a reusable digital credit line within the...
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Australian Open to use Adobe CX enterprise to personalise fan experiences
Australian Open to use Adobe CX enterprise to personalise fan experiences
Australia – Tennis Australia will use Adobe CX Enterprise, an end-to-end platform for customer experience orchestration, to deliver more personalised and connected experiences for Australian Open fans, the organisations announced. The rollout forms part of a multi-year partnership that names Adobe...
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Revolut eyes Philippine digital banking and e-money licences
Revolut eyes Philippine digital banking and e-money licences
Manila, Philippines – Revolut is exploring a wholly owned Philippine entity and licences to offer digital banking and payment services, a move that could add another major foreign player to the country’s growing digital finance market. The Philippine Star reported that the Department of Trade...
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US suspends eight tech firms from PERM green card process
US suspends eight tech firms from PERM green card process
Singapore – The US administration has suspended eight technology companies from the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) process, a key step towards employer-sponsored green cards, The Times of India reported. The Department of Labour said it will neither accept new PERM applications involving the...
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PLDT, Smart partner with Capillary to unify loyalty programmes on AI platform
PLDT, Smart partner with Capillary to unify loyalty programmes on AI platform
Manila, Philippines – PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. have partnered with Capillary Technologies to unify their loyalty programmes on a single platform powered by artificial intelligence. Capillary will supply the platform, which will merge the PLDT Home, Smart, and...
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