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Spending on chipmaking kit is set to climb as AI, advanced memory and packaging push manufacturers to expand capacity worldwide.
Brussels' move could reduce reliance on non-EU tech, while London's new AI minister signals tighter oversight of a fast-growing sector.
Growing demand in Asia and other emerging markets has driven OwlPay Harbor's business payments above USD $600 million by June.
Businesses facing outages now have a physically separate UK-EU link, as traffic remains concentrated on a handful of cross-border corridors.
Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.
Hong Kong users of Hang Seng's mobile app can now pay abroad through Alipay+, widening access to merchants in more than 55 markets.
Household budgets are set to be reshaped as AI agents steer purchases worth USD $3.35tn by 2030, WARC and PHD say.
AI-driven phishing and state-linked espionage are pushing Asia-Pacific incident numbers higher, with data breaches still the biggest threat.
Most countries will see only slight progress in tech sovereignty by 2030, with heavy investment failing to close the gap with China and the US.
His arrival strengthens BRG's Australian cyber offering as demand rises for breach response and cross-border investigations across Asia-Pacific.
Generative AI is helping Tehran speed up phishing, malware and influence campaigns, while making attacks harder to attribute.
Broadcasters and streamers will gain wider access to festival-acclaimed Global South titles as Alternativa widens its support for filmmakers.
The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.
Corporate boards are being urged to slow AI roll-outs, as executives warn that poor governance and weak oversight could erode trust and security.
Tech firms risk costly expansion failures if they copy a global playbook without adapting products, payments and support to local markets.
Long-standing chipmaker ties are set to deepen as the supplier adds manufacturing and support capacity across three key semiconductor hubs.
Small businesses could save time on procurement as an AI agent in Greater China sourced, ordered and paid for a sample without manual input.
AI projects that remain stuck in pilot stages may miss the shift to agentic systems able to manage tasks with limited human oversight.
The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.
Investor appetite for defence tech is rising as the Brisbane-based fund draws fresh capital amid regional tensions and supply chain concerns.