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Singapore – SPH Media and Google have entered a partnership aimed at strengthening newsroom capabilities and expanding the reach of digital journalism, as the media industry adapts to the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The agreement will focus on four areas: content distribution, AI capability...
Google reported that in 2025 it blocked or removed more than 8.3 billion ads and suspended 24.9 million advertiser accounts. This included 602 million ads and 4 million accounts linked to scams.
Singapore – Fitbit’s corporate presence in Singapore is set to be dissolved, with its local entity undergoing voluntary liquidation as parent firm Google continues to absorb the fitness tracker brand into its global operations. A notice in the Government Gazette confirmed the appointment of liquidators...
Bangkok, Thailand – True Corporation has partnered with Google to launch two AI education programmes aimed at improving digital skills and awareness among young people in Thailand. The initiative introduces the “Gemini Academy for Students” and the “AI Literacy & Safety Module,” which will provide...
The rollout comes as financial scams continue to rise in the country. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia, Malaysians lost RM2.77 billion to financial fraud in 2025.
South Korea – Tourists and locals in South Korea may finally get fully functional Google Maps after the government conditionally approved the transfer of high-precision map data abroad. The move comes under strict conditions designed to protect national security. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure...
Tokyo, Japan – Rakuten Group, Inc. has partnered with Google to introduce YouTube Shopping to Rakuten Ichiba, marking the first time the affiliate programme has launched with a company in Japan. The collaboration enables viewers to purchase products featured in YouTube videos directly from Rakuten Ichiba. ...
Singapore – Google has announced a significant expansion of its artificial intelligence investment in Singapore, growing its local research and development footprint and launching new national initiatives aligned with the country’s AI strategy. The announcements were made at the second Google for Singapore...
Manila, Philippines — Google has appointed Nikki Del Gallego as the new country lead for YouTube Philippines. In her view, the role is a platform to empower businesses, creators, and the nation—ensuring that the Philippines does not just participate in the AI revolution, but plays a leading role in it....
The rapid succession of legal actions reflects intensifying tensions between Big Tech platforms and publishers over how online content is monetized and valued.
