Singapore stories
A survey found 98% of breached firms suffered material damage as AI-driven attacks and visibility gaps strain defences.
Undisclosed attacks now dominate ransomware activity, with 2,027 incidents logged in the quarter and data theft reported in 97% of disclosed cases.
The move underscores Sygnum's bid to win more affluent Asian clients as Singapore tightens scrutiny of digital asset firms.
Three established infrastructure titles are being folded into a wider industrial news network spanning eight markets and new specialist sectors.
Rapid digital adoption and tighter regulatory frameworks are turning the region into a proving ground for new financial services models.
Payroll errors and delays should ease for Aurecon after it replaced local systems with Ramco's managed service across seven Asian markets.
The wealth manager will use the funds to build AI tools for advisers and client service, as firms race to lift productivity and engagement.
Capacity gains and lower delays are expected as Singapore upgrades one of Asia's busiest airspaces with a new system by 2030.
A Tier One bank is already piloting the system in live FX options workflows as banks seek auditable AI for trading decisions.
Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.
The deal targets demand for governed, self-service AI environments as operators seek to turn GB200 hardware into usable services.
Faster instant payments and AI-led commerce are exposing fraud and infrastructure gaps, forcing banks and merchants to bolster resilience.
The hire strengthens Quantcast's push in Southeast Asia as it looks to grow revenue and roll out its Q+ ad product across the region.
Demand for enterprise AI is pushing the consultancy deeper into Western Australia, where energy and resources clients are now a bigger focus.
Customers in Malaysia can now pay with DuitNow QR in the Wise app, as the fintech gains direct access to the national payments network.
The overhaul has already triggered nearly 3,900 workflows and onboarded more than 10,000 suppliers, tightening controls across campus operations.
In Singapore, 68% of ransomware-hit organisations said AI made attacks more effective, as phishing and impersonation drove most incidents.
Singapore retail investors get broader access to Asian and thematic funds as demand shifts towards technology and diversification.
Banking tasks for millions of customers can now be completed in one chat as DBS upgrades its virtual assistants with agentic AI.
Regional trade messaging for ASEAN 2027 will be handled by a new agency team as Singapore prepares to lead the bloc's economic agenda.
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