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Tencent, Bupa Launch Palm Verification Check-In in Hong Kong
Tencent has partnered Bupa Hong Kong to launch Hong Kong’s first palm verification check-in service for the healthcare sector, introducing a contactless option designed to speed up clinic access while improving hygiene and convenience. The Express Check-in service, which went… Continue reading
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Singapore Firms Lead AI Adoption but Face Data Risks
Singapore businesses are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but growing data complexity and security challenges could undermine long-term returns, according to new research from Hitachi Vantara. The findings come from the Hitachi Vantara State of Data Infrastructure 2025 Report, a… Continue reading
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Samsung to Add New Galaxy Privacy Shield
Samsung is preparing to introduce a new Galaxy privacy feature aimed at protecting users from “shoulder surfing” as smartphones are increasingly used in public spaces such as buses, lifts and queues. The upcoming Galaxy privacy layer is designed to limit… Continue reading
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OCBC Launches Securities Lending Programme Using Citi Platform
OCBC has launched a new securities lending programme, allowing eligible customers to lend idle securities to institutional borrowers and earn fee income, as the global securities lending market continues to expand. The programme is powered by Citi’s Securities Lending Access… Continue reading
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YouTrip Launches eSIM for Affordable Global Mobile Data
YouTrip has announced the official launch of its eSIM, adding mobile data connectivity to its growing suite of travel essentials and allowing users to stay connected in more than 140 countries. The YouTrip eSIM is fully integrated within the YouTrip… Continue reading
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WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users
WhatsApp has announced Strict Account Settings, a new lockdown-style security feature designed to protect users facing rare but highly sophisticated cyber attacks, including journalists and public-facing figures. The feature, which is rolling out gradually over the coming weeks, locks certain… Continue reading
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Notion Valued at US$11 Billion in US$270m Tender Offer
Workplace software firm Notion has completed a private tender offer worth about US$270 million, valuing the company at roughly US$11 billion, as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and expansion in Asia-Pacific. The tender offer, held over the… Continue reading
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Tata Communications Names Ganesh Lakshminarayanan CEO-Designate
Tata Communications has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer–Designate, as part of a planned leadership transition at the company. The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals. Upon clearance, the board will formally appoint Lakshminarayanan as… Continue reading
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AMD Simplifies Local AI Development With Adrenalin AI Bundle
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has introduced a new AI Bundle for its AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, aiming to simplify how developers and creators set up local artificial intelligence environments on Windows. The AMD Adrenalin AI Bundle, available as an optional… Continue reading
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Telangana Signs MoU With Blaize to Launch AI Innovation Hub
The Government of Telangana has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based Blaize Inc. to explore the launch of the Telangana AI Innovation Hub, as the southern Indian state steps up efforts to position itself as a global… Continue reading
