Business
Perplexity makes a US$34.5 billion offer to acquire Google Chrome
Perplexity has made an unsolicited US$34.5B bid for Google Chrome, pledging major investment if Google agrees to sell.
Business
Elon Musk threatens legal action against Apple over alleged App Store bias
Elon Musk says xAI will sue Apple for allegedly biasing App Store rankings against rivals, reigniting long-running tensions with the tech giant.
Business
Most Southeast Asian organisations to adopt AI agents by 2026
Nearly 90% of Southeast Asian organisations will use agentic AI by 2026, with adoption driven by productivity and innovation goals.
Business
Singapore to host IP Week 2025 with focus on innovation and growth
Singapore’s IP Week 2025 will focus on innovation, IA valuation, and global collaboration, with events for businesses and SMEs.
Business
Visa reports Asia Pacific’s shift to app-based remittances in 2025 study
Visa’s 2025 report shows Asia Pacific’s remittances shifting to apps, with security, speed and ease of use driving digital adoption.
Business
Antler invests US$7.4 million in Southeast Asia startups with focus on AI
Antler invests US$7.4M in Southeast Asia startups, with US$2.8M supporting AI firms through its new AI Disrupt residency in Singapore.
Business
Coveware by Veeam reports sharp rise in Q2 2025 ransomware attacks
Coveware by Veeam reports a sharp rise in Q2 2025 ransomware attacks, with social engineering and data theft driving record payouts.
Business
iRobot faces an uncertain future as sales continue to decline
iRobot’s sales drop 23% in Q2 as debt mounts and competition grows, leaving the Roomba maker considering a sale or other options.
Business
NTT DATA and The GEAR by Kajima launch smart building project in Singapore
NTT DATA and The GEAR by Kajima launch a smart building in Singapore, using 8,700 data points to boost efficiency, sustainability, and security.
