Business
Chinese tech giants turn to home-grown AI to transform everyday digital services
Chinese consumer technology companies are quietly developing AI models to improve delivery, travel, gaming, video and social platforms.
Business
TikTok Shop plans training for 1,000 Singapore sellers and 3,000 creators
Following strong GMV and buyer growth highlighted at its Singapore Summit, TikTok Shop is expanding local live commerce capabilities with separate training targets for…
Business
Bot activity targeting APAC commerce firms rose 63% in 2025, Akamai finds
Akamai reports a 63% surge in bot activity targeting Asia-Pacific commerce firms in 2025, driven by rising AI adoption and vulnerable API connections.
Business
Google links YouTube shopping ads to marketplace checkout in Southeast Asia
Google is piloting YouTube shopping and affiliate ad tools with Shopee as it targets Southeast Asia’s video commerce market.
Business
Alibaba wins temporary court relief over US military company designation
Alibaba wins temporary court relief as it challenges Pentagon lobbying restrictions linked to military company designation.
Technology
Apple seeks approval to source memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
Apple is reportedly seeking US approval to source memory chips from blacklisted Chinese supplier CXMT amid rising semiconductor costs.
Business
Airwallex raises US$320 million to build AI finance and commerce tools
Airwallex has raised US$320 million at an US$11 billion valuation as it builds T:0 and Airi for AI finance and commerce.
Business
Meta explores AI agents for personal and business use
Meta plans AI agents for personal and business use, aiming to make advanced tools simpler and more accessible to everyday users.
Technology
Snapchat introduces sponsored AI agents to bring conversational advertising into chat
Snapchat launches sponsored AI chat agents, signalling a shift towards conversational advertising within messaging platforms.
