Data centre investment surged to new highs in 2021. The rapid surge in data demand, fuelled by continued growth in cloud computing and social media use, is driving increased investor interest in Asia Pacific data centres, with investment in the sector soaring to record levels in 2021, according to the latest…
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Hong Kong civil servants to be educated about national security online
National Security Education Day this year is “Uphold National Security, Safeguard Our Home”. Hong Kong’s Civil Service College (CSC) launched a series of on-line learning resources on the theme of “National Security” to enhance civil servants’ understanding of the important subjects of Hong Kong National Security Law and national security.…
Read MoreThe great resignation hits 91 per cent of Asia Pacific & Japan
The talent crunch is impacting organisation’s ability to digitally transform their businesses. A new study by SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has found nine in ten (91 per cent) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) say workforce volatility, including the Great Resignation, has directly impacted their digital transformation…
Read MoreAkamai Data reveals increase in cyber attacks
15 per cent increase in malicious botnet attacks in China during the Lunar New Year. Akamai Technologies, Inc., the world’s most trusted solution to power and protect digital experiences, released today new data detailing the prevalence of malicious botnet attacks during the holiday season in Asia. That data found a 15…
Read MoreLargest green data centre cluster in central China
It utilizes industry-leading technologies. Three Gorges Group completed the first phase of its Dongyuemiao Data Centre Project in Yichang, Hubei. Huawei Digital Power provides the overall data centre infrastructure solution for this project. The data centre is located on the right bank of the Three Gorges Dam — one of the…
Read MoreDada mobilizes unmanned delivery platform in Shanghai
Dada’s unmanned delivery platform was launched in July 2021. Amid the current epidemic resurgence, citizens’ booming online orders of daily necessities have posed a challenge to deliverers’ capacity. To tackle the issues coming along, ‘unmanned delivery’ is the answer of Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), China’s leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform,…
Read MoreMoviebook joins China Energy Conservation Association
It is expected that the two sides will carry out in-depth communication and cooperation. Moviebook, a leading AI-based services provider, has recently joined the China Energy Conservation Association (CECA), a self-sustaining, non-profit organization devoted to the efficient utilization of energy and environment protection, with a mission of empowering industries to…
Read MoreDigital banking under the wave of financial technology.
60 digital banks emerged globally in 2018 and will reach 256 by 2020. With the aid of cutting-edge technology, digital banking refers to the comprehensive digitization of banks and all their activities, plans, and functions, utilizing digital networks as the core of banks and providing online financial services to their…
Read MoreNew global heads to lead business banking and drive digital agenda
Tiger Brokers has over 9 million users worldwide. Standard Chartered Bank (the Bank) today announced the appointments of Xie Wen as Global Head, Business Banking and Mohamed Keraine as Global Head, Digital for its Consumer, Private and Business Banking (CPBB) business. Both Xie Wen and Mohamed will report to Judy Hsu, CEO, CPBB. Xie Wen is currently the…
Read MoreChina to lead Asia in pay rise in 2022
The mainland of China has the highest percentage of employers. Hays, a world leading recruitment agency, today released its Asia Salary Guide 2022 (“the Guide”), in which it surveyed more than 3,000 employers and nearly 10,000 professionals in the mainland of China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan, with…
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