Asia Pacific stories

Blue Cloud expands health tech across Commonwealth nations, targeting $957 billion market with AI diagnostics, biobanking, and digital health solutions.

Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.

Tata Communications acquires 51% stake in Commotion to enhance AI-driven customer interaction solutions across its global digital platforms.

China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.

Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue and expand sales of its privileged access management platform.

By 2026, AI will transform customer service with firms mandated to disclose AI use, boost transparency, and balance trust and security in interactions.

Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.

NEXTDC has begun building its first Tokyo data centre, TK1, to support Japan's growing AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure needs with 28MW capacity.

AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.

Atlassian’s cloud apps, including Jira and Confluence, are now globally available on AWS Marketplace, streamlining enterprise procurement across 150+ countries.

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

Nutanix reports rapid hybrid cloud and AI adoption in APJ, with firms embracing containers to simplify infrastructure and enhance resilience amid regulatory demands.

Hong Kong CFOs now prioritise cyber resilience as cyberattacks increasingly risk financial stability, compliance and corporate reputation across sectors.

Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.

S-RM has named Casey O’Brien as Global Head of Incident Response to boost its 24/7 cyber security services across EMEA, APAC and North America.

Honeywell partners with South Korea’s LS Electric to develop AI-powered solutions enhancing energy efficiency and reliability in Asian data centres.

Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.

Supply chain resilience in 2026 is a competitive edge, driven by evolving trade policies, AI tech, and the need for adaptability amid global uncertainties.

APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.

Princeton Digital Group begins building a USD $1 billion, 120 MW hyperscale data centre in Jakarta to support growing AI and cloud demands in Indonesia.