Huawei Cloud Launches Token Service in Asia Pacific
Huawei Cloud announced the launch of its Model‑as‑a‑Service (MaaS) platform across five Asia‑Pacific regions, extending its AI Compute Service footprint. The offering supports six open‑source models—including the state‑of‑the‑art GLM‑5—for intelligent Q&A and AI coding, with one‑click deployment and full lifecycle management. Elastic, pay‑per‑use compute and a network of 18 availability zones deliver roughly 50 ms latency, enabling enterprises to embed AI without managing infrastructure. Early customers such as iFLYTEK and Green and Smart Mobility report faster deployments and cost savings.
Asia AI Ambitions Hampered by Infrastructure Gaps Research Finds
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres released a study of 600+ leaders across nine Asian markets showing that while 90% of organisations have launched AI initiatives, 71% are still stuck in the pilot “Builder” stage. Only 17% are deemed “future‑ready” with...
Citi and Endowus Expand Partnership with Credit Card Offering
Citi Hong Kong and digital wealth platform Endowus have launched a joint credit‑card promotion, offering eligible Endowus clients a HK$4,000 (≈ $512) cash reward when they obtain a new Citi Prestige Card. The initiative builds on Citi Ventures’ 2023 investment in...
Aspire Receives Hong Kong Securities and Asset Management Licences
Aspire’s subsidiary AFT HK Treasury Limited received Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Type 1, 4 and 9 licences, authorising securities dealing, advisory and asset‑management activities. The approvals clear the path for launching Aspire Yield in Hong Kong, a cash‑optimization product that lets businesses earn...
VinUniversity Launches Global Faculty Recruitment Tour
VinUniversity announced a Global Academic Recruitment Tour 2026, visiting ten countries from April to August to attract top scholars. The tour introduces VinUniversity Assistant Professorships (VAP) that provide up to $1 million in research support, dedicated labs, and industry partnerships for...
VinoBuzz Launches AI Wine Marketplace in Hong Kong
VinoBuzz, Hong Kong's first AI‑driven wine marketplace, announced an angel round that values the startup at US$10 million. In just two weeks of beta, it attracted over 1,000 registered users and aggregated more than 4,000 unique wine SKUs. The platform leverages...
Adaptive ML Names CMO and CRO for Growth Phase
Adaptive ML announced the appointment of Marine Boulot as chief marketing officer and Sam Jones as chief revenue officer, marking a strategic shift from category creation to ownership. Both executives bring extensive experience in tech marketing and enterprise sales, having...
Plume Earns Most Loved Workplace Certification
Plume Design announced it has received the Most Loved Workplace® certification less than a year after launching a company‑wide culture transformation under CEO Dan Herscovici. The award, granted by the Most Loved Workplace and the Best Practice Institute using the...
Duck Creek Named Leader in Everest Underwriting Software Ranking
Duck Creek Technologies has been named a Leader in Everest Group’s 2025 Underwriting Orchestration for Property & Casualty PEAK Matrix assessment. The firm ranked among 24 global providers for market impact, vision and capability, highlighting its end‑to‑end workflow that spans...
Seminar Marks 40 Years of Doi Moi with Call for Private Sector Reform
A high‑level seminar in Hanoi marked 40 years of Vietnam’s doi moi reforms and previewed a new state‑led proposal to reshape the country’s development model around science, technology and digital transformation. Officials highlighted that the private sector now contributes roughly...
Hong Kong Gifts Fair to Unveil Market Trends in April 2026
From April 27‑30, 2026, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will host seven lifestyle and licensing exhibitions, anchored by the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and Home InStyle at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs will spotlight...
MoH Urges Hospitals to Accelerate Electronic Medical Records
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MoH) issued Document No.04/CT-BYT on April 7, ordering all hospitals to complete electronic medical record (EMR) implementation by Dec 31, 2026 and to cease paper records by 2027. The directive builds on existing laws and circulars and reflects...
MoIT to Ensure Power Supply Security for 2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced measures to secure power supply through 2026 amid an early heatwave that pushed northern demand to about 1 billion kWh by end‑March. The agency approved a 2026 supply plan assuming an 8.5% baseline load...
VIB Approves Dividend of Nearly 19 per Cent
Vietnam International Bank (VIB) announced a dividend of roughly 19% at its April 8 AGM, capping a decade of strong performance. From 2017‑2025 the bank posted 20‑30% compound annual growth, with 2025 assets reaching $21.38 bn (+13% YoY) and pre‑tax profit...
ESR Secures US 850 Mln for Long Term Growth
ESR, an Asia‑Pacific focused real‑asset owner, secured an additional $850 million of equity from existing shareholders, bolstering its balance sheet for accelerated growth. The funding will be deployed to expand its logistics real‑estate and data‑centre platforms, building on a $9 billion development...
