digital transformation
How IKEA pushes new retail software across diverse global markets
IKEA’s Burce Gültekin, head of data and AI, on solving real operational problems with AI, managing global safety boundaries, and the threat to junior roles.
Vietnam software firm Luvina enters Singapore market
Luvina said it would combine Singapore-based advisory and governance work with engineering teams in Vietnam.
Singtel to open sales office in Brazil
Brazil’s enterprise telecom sector is expanding at a 7.2% CAGR, reflecting increased demand for advanced digital infrastructure.
Vietnam approves roadmap for AI digital government by 2030
From 2028 to 2030, the benchmarks increase, requiring 99% satisfaction with online services, 50% of essential services delivered proactively by AI.
Huawei gets $84.7m financing from Malaysia’s AmBank for 5G network
The deal was signed in China, and aims to support the rollout of Malaysia’s second 5G network and strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure.
TikTok reaches 460m users in Southeast Asia, expands in Vietnam
Indonesia accounts for 160 million users, Vietnam 70 million, and Thailand 50 million, with the remainder across the region.
India’s Wipro to acquire Harman’s global digital unit for $375m
The deal will add over 5,600 employees from HARMAN’s DTS unit to Wipro across multiple regions.
Why telcos need to become ‘techcos’ to stay in the game
Telcos are facing an existential crisis, and embracing tech is their way out of the fog.
French tech firm Atos revenue drops 17% to $4.6b
Atos signed 11 large multi-year contracts in the first half, compared to five in the same period last year.
APAC data center projects $34b economic impact in Malaysia
Commissioned by the APDCA, this report is the first comprehensive analysis of Malaysia’s data center sector.



