Investors to pour more capital into Asia Pacific data centres

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.…

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The 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…

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Akamai 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…

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Dada 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,…

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Moviebook 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…

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Digital 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…

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New 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…

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China 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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