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AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends
Last month
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Last month
Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
Last month
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
Last month
Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla to drive APAC observability push
Last month
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.
Phosphorus names Brett Raphael Chief Revenue Officer amid growth
Last month
Phosphorus appoints Brett Raphael as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global growth amid rising demand for its xIoT security platform.
Cropster acquires Firescope to expand reach in Asian coffee market
Last month
Cropster has acquired South Korea-based Firescope to expand in Asia, supporting 3,000+ roasters and enhancing its global coffee supply platform.
Appian honours APJ partners for excellence, innovation & growth
Last month
Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.
KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations
Last month
KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.
Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges
Last month
Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand
Last month
NVIDIA and Fujitsu are boosting AI innovation in New Zealand with a new full-stack AI platform to transform industries like manufacturing and healthcare.
AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets
Last month
Ant International’s Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.
Ken Marron named Chief Technology Officer at FLOW in Tokyo
Last month
Ken Marron has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at FLOW, leading technology across Asia Pacific as the firm expands its data centre operations in Tokyo and beyond.
Tanium wins global workplace awards for culture & innovation
Last month
Tanium has been honoured with multiple global awards recognising its outstanding workplace culture and innovation across Asia, Europe, and North America.
AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag
Last month
AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.
NEC Security to safeguard GREEN×EXPO 2027 digital systems
Last month
NEC Security will provide cybersecurity services to safeguard digital systems at the GREEN×EXPO 2027 in Yokohama, preparing for 15 million visitors.
AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.
AWS selects record 67 Asia Pacific startups for space cohort
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
AWS has chosen a record 67 startups from Australia, India, and Japan for its 2025 Asia Pacific space accelerator, aiming to boost innovation with up to USD $100,000 credits each.
Yamaha Motor adopts Informatica MDM to unify global data flows
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Yamaha Motor will implement Informatica’s AI-powered MDM solution to unify data across global operations, boosting efficiency and supporting growth.
Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.