Naga DDB Tribal partners with OK Tomorrow to bring industry-first generative AI certification to Malaysia

Malaysia – Advertising agency Naga DDB Tribal has unveiled its first-ever generative AI certification programme that invigorates creativity within its agency team in partnership with US-based business innovation and inspiration consultancy OK Tomorrow. The AI masterclass for creative excellence is expected to be a game-changer for the creative agency. The...

PhilHealth ransomware attacks spells alarming dip on PH’s digital quality of life

Manila, Philippines – The recent ransomware attack against government-controlled health insurance entity PhilHealth depicts a dip on the Philippines’ overall digital quality of life, new data from Surfshark. Overall, the Philippines is ranked 60th in the overall ranking on digital quality life globally in 2023, dropping by five places from...

Fintech firms dominate 2023 list of top start-up companies in Singapore: report

Singapore – Eight start-up companies in fintech or fintech-related businesses occupied the spot in the latest ‘2023 LinkedIn Top 10 Singapore Startups List’, showing the rising trend of fintech firms in the country. The list is based on the data analysed by Linkedin, covering the areas of employee growth, jobseeker...

Viddsee co-founder Derek Tan steps down from executive role

Singapore – Storyteller platform Viddsee has announced today that Derek Tan, co-founder, has stepped down from his operational role as Viddsee’s chief business development officer, and will be transitioning to a non-executive director role on the board. Despite stepping down from his executive role, Tan will continue leading Viddsee's future...

Singapore witnesses growing AI-driven job market: report

Singapore – A new report from Indeed notes that job opportunities utilising generative artificial intelligence (AI) are increasing in Singapore, with one in every 490 Singapore job postings are related to generative AI recorded by end of August. Callam Pickering, APAC senior economist at Indeed, said, “The number may not...

Nativex named official marketing agent for Baidu

Singapore – Nativex has been appointed as Baidu's marketing agency. The partnership aims to create growth and development for companies who work with Nativex. With Nativex's integration, Baidu's advertising platform will have access to a higher level of innovation from a global marketing authority. Nativex is in a good position...

Milk tea brand CoCo offers a rather physical way to alleviate stress–even a veteran journalist is up for it

Manila, Philippines – Milk tea brand CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice has a new campaign up its sleeve–but instead of a typical light and jolly ad, it features a much rather candid and hilarious ad dedicated to those who want to alleviate their stress in the most literal way possible....

Malaysia’s Securities Commission, SME Corp sign MoU to create 200 capital market-ready MSMEs

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) have partnered up, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create about 200 capital market ready micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by 2026. The three-year MoU paves the way for mutual cooperation in building...

JD Sports eyes acceleration of brand in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

Singapore – Sports fashion retailer JD Sports has announced that is eyeing the acceleration of its brand in the Asian markets of Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. This is despite the retailer has withdrawn their operations in South Korea and closed eight chains in the region. According to a recent investors...

Thunes broadens acceptance payment networks across five Southeast Asian countries

Singapore – Global cross-border payment network Thunes has announced the expansion of its acceptance payment network to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to enable global merchants to accept payments via local payment brands. The network expansion will enable European and international merchants to receive and settle payments from...