Author: techcoffeehouse
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HSBC, Google Cloud See Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy Hitting US$1t by 2030
Southeast Asia’s digital economy could reach US$1 trillion by 2030, with potential to double to US$2 trillion as regional integration, real-time payments and AI-driven automation accelerate adoption, according to the Digital Frontiers 2030 report released on Tuesday by HSBC and… Continue reading
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StarHub Launches 5G Unlimited+ Plans With Unlimited Data and Roaming
StarHub has launched its new 5G Unlimited+ Plans, introducing contract-free mobile tiers that combine unlimited 5G local data, global roaming, scam protection and monthly device credits. The telco said the plans are designed for customers who want reliable, seamless connectivity… Continue reading
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AI, Tokenisation and Quantum in Focus at SFF 2025
The Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 (SFF 2025) will run from 12 to 14 November, marking its 10th anniversary with a focus on a “technology blueprint” for the coming decade of finance. Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the… Continue reading
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IG Launches Singapore’s First App Paying 3% Interest on Shares
IG Asia Pte Ltd (IG) has launched IG Markets, a new investing app that pays Singapore investors 3 per cent annual interest on shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — a first in the local market. The “Interest on Shares” feature… Continue reading
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WhatsApp Launches Full Apple Watch App with Messaging and Calls
WhatsApp has launched a major update for Apple Watch users, introducing a new standalone app that allows people to read, reply, and react to messages directly from their wrist — without needing to take out their iPhone. The new WhatsApp… Continue reading
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Finster AI Raises US$15m to Bring Generative AI to Investment Banking
Finster AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed for investment banks and asset managers, has raised a total of US$15 million (S$20.3 million) in combined Series A and Seed funding to expand its operations and accelerate product development. The Series… Continue reading
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Uluu Raises S$13.6m Series A for Seaweed Plastic Alternative
Seaweed materials startup Uluu has raised S$13.6 million (Series A funding) to build a demonstration plant in Western Australia and scale its technology that turns seaweed into a natural alternative to plastic for industrial use, the company said on Oct… Continue reading
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Sumsub Launches Risk Scoring for Real-Time AML Decisions
Sumsub has launched “Risk Scoring”, a real-time engine designed to help compliance teams automate anti-money laundering (AML) decisions and continuously assess customer risk from onboarding through ongoing monitoring. The company says the Sumsub Risk Scoring tool updates scores as behaviours… Continue reading
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Google Deepens AI Cybersecurity Partnership with Singapore’s CSA
Google expands its AI cybersecurity partnership with Singapore’s CSA, boosting public sector defences and supporting local businesses through new training and security tools. Continue reading
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Generative AI vs Agentic AI
Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly. Today’s frontier pivots from mere content generation toward systems that can act—plan, make decisions, and execute tasks with minimal human input. Generative AI and agentic AI represent two linked but distinct stages of that evolution.… Continue reading
