Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank Adopts AI, Reducing Workforce
The Development Bank of Singapore, DBS, has announced the replacement of 4,000 human roles with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its digital transformation strategy. The shift represents a major step in integrating AI technology into the banking sector, promising great efficiency and cost-effectiveness. According to the reports, the affected
PSA Tuas Sets New Standards in Automated Operations
Singapore’s Taus port is on the path to becoming the port of the future. By embracing technology, the port has streamlined the supply chain and enhanced support for its PSA-valued customers. Moreover, according to the PSA, they are on a mission to build the world’s largest fully automated port to
India, Singapore and France to Share High-Speed Subsea Cable
The SEA-ME-WE 6 (South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6) submarine optical fiber cable, which will stretch 21,700 km and connect India to Singapore and France (Marseille), has moved forward in its implementation as Bharti Airtel has announced that they have landed the subsea cable in Chennai, which will boost connectivity
Seraya Partners Launches Cutting-Edge Investment Platform
Singapore-based asset manager Seraya Partners has introduced AQX, a new Tokyo-based digital infrastructure investment platform, in collaboration with industry veteran Matthias Vukovich. AQX will focus on shared telecom infrastructure and AI-driven digital assets across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a strong emphasis on the Japanese market. Seraya Partners is Asia’s
2024: The Year of AI & Tech Troubles
The year 2024 marked the year of transformational technological revolutions and notable AI and tech misses. As we kick off 2025, the tech industry will bring more advancements and continue to push the boundaries of innovation. It has become important to learn from the mistakes of the past and funnel
How the Midnight Sun Proved the Earth Is Round?
In an age where information is at our fingertips, the persistence of Flat Earth theories is both fascinating and perplexing. Jeran Campanella, a well-known YouTuber and ardent advocate of the Flat Earth theory, started a journey that would challenge his beliefs and ultimately transform his understanding of our planet. Spending
The ASEAN Angle
In August 1967, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the ASEAN declaration form. However, the original document was negotiated among the nations’ foreign ministers at a beach resort in Bangkok. Since then, ASEAN has come a long way and is now one of the most dynamic and rapidly
Community-Driven Branding: Asia’s Blueprint for Global Business Success
In 2017, Indonesia-based Go-Jek transformed itself from a mere motorcycle-ride-hailing service provider into Southeast Asia’s leading super app, all by leveraging the power of local communities. The brand actively engages with drivers, small businesses, and customers to include them in the brand’s ecosystem. By doing so, Go-Jek didn’t just build
22 December, 1851: A Journey Between Roorkee And a New Era
The seeds of the modern industrial era in India were sown in 1851 when a commercial train ran between Roorkee and Piran Kaliyar for the first time in the country to resolve the farmers’ irrigation struggle. The first commercial train transported large quantities of construction material and soil to farmers
Invisible Innovation: The Unseen Advantage
Innovation is the fodder for a company’s survival and advancements. One of the biggest examples of this are Samsung and Toyato. These two giants which are today, known as the powerhouses of innovation started with the manufacturing of cheap copies of popular brands. But not all the innovations done by
