Author: Bernard Parado

VWO, AB Tasty combination targets global digital experience market
VWO, AB Tasty combination to target global digital experience market
Singapore – VWO has combined with AB Tasty to form a global digital experience optimisation platform generating more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue and serving over 4,000 customers worldwide, according to the companies. The deal, backed by private equity firm Everstone Capital, brings...
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Global shoppers hold back on AI autonomy despite surge in everyday use, study finds (1)
Global shoppers hold back on AI autonomy despite surge in everyday use, study finds
Singapore – Businesses are racing to embed artificial intelligence into the shopping journey, but consumers are not moving at the same pace, according to a VML report. The global study points to a widening gap between industry ambition around AI and the more cautious, pragmatic behaviour of everyday...
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Most APAC Bank executives lack confidence in pre-payment scam detection, survey finds
Most APAC bank executives lack confidence in pre-payment scam detection, survey finds
Singapore – More than half of banking leaders across Asia Pacific lack confidence in their institutions’ ability to detect when customers are being manipulated into making a payment, according to a new report by FICO. The poll was conducted in August 2026 during FICO’s Banking Leaders Forum...
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System integration, Fraud and Licensing top concerns as Hong Kong retailers eye global expansion
System integration, fraud and licensing top concerns as Hong Kong retailers eye global expansion  
Hong Kong– International expansion has become a top priority for Hong Kong retailers heading into 2026, with 40% of enterprise merchants planning to enter new markets and an average budget of HK$1.65 million earmarked for the effort, according to Adyen. Yet global expansion is far from straightforward....
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Philippines expands eGovPH super app with new AI capabilities
Philippines expands eGovPH super app with new AI capabilities  
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has formally launched eGovAI, integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into the eGovPH Super App.  The rollout, announced on 21 September 2026, introduces AI-powered tools such as secure identity verification,...
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Cebu Pacific scales AI rollout through Thinking Machines-OpenAI partnership (1)
Cebu Pacific scales AI rollout through Thinking Machines-OpenAI partnership
Manila, Philippines – Cebu Pacific is deepening its enterprise AI strategy through a partnership with Thinking Machines Data Science and OpenAI, according to the airline. Thinking Machines Data Science is an official Advanced and Services Partner for OpenAI in the Asia Pacific region, giving the carrier...
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Google introduces family-focused update to AI agent CC
Google introduces family-focused update to AI agent CC
Singapore – Google has expanded its AI agent CC to help families and households manage their day-to-day logistics, according to the company. The update gives CC its own dedicated Google account, providing the agent with a distinct identity and permissions structure. Up to six household members can...
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Accenture, Anthropic team up to build embedded evaluator team for AI models
Accenture, Anthropic team up to build embedded evaluator team for AI models
Singapore – Accenture and Anthropic have entered a partnership to build a team of embedded evaluators who will work directly with Anthropic’s internal teams to assess and red-team AI models. Under the arrangement, evaluators will conduct alignment assessments and test model safeguards alongside...
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Walt Disney appoints Karandeep Anand as Chief Technology Officer in newly created role
Walt Disney appoints Karandeep Anand as Chief Technology Officer in newly created role
Singapore – The Walt Disney Company has appointed Karandeep Anand as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, a newly created position within the entertainment giant’s senior leadership team. The appointment takes effect on 2 October, according to the company. Anand joins...
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PSE approves IPO of GCash parent company Mynt
PSE approves IPO of GCash parent company Mynt
Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has given the green light to the initial public offering of Mynt, Inc., the parent firm of e-wallet platform GCash. Under the approved offer, Mynt will sell 8.03 billion primary and secondary common shares, comprising up to 1.61 billion primary...
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