EDITOR'S PICKS
THE FACES OF DEEP TECH
Public and private sector must set moonshot goal in GenAI, says AI pioneer Dr Fei-Fei Li
Interview with Stella Lim, COO, Partior: The dawn of Web3 banking in Asia Pacific
Ensign InfoSecurity builds home-grown AI cybersecurity innovations
Web3 offers new ways to tell stories on video, says Singapore-based Candee Labs
The crossing between art and technology: Up close with artist Jacky Tsai
Ensure data integrity, set up governance committees before starting on GenAI projects, says AI expert
Best AI practices and ethical guidelines, not strict laws, are best for managing GenAI, says IBM APAC head
FEATURED VIDEOS
The Next Now: Retail's deep tech revolution begins in APAC
What does the future of retail actually look like when AI, robotics, automation and deep tech move beyond experimentation and into real-world deployment? Ryf Quail shares why APAC is emerging as one of the world’s most important battlegrounds for retail innovation, and how technologies once viewed as futuristic are now transforming stores, supply chains and customer experiences across the region. We also dive into the theme behind the NRF 2026 APAC show: “The Next Now” and why the future of retail is no longer a distant vision, but an operational reality unfolding across APAC today.
Why Java is quietly powering the enterprise AI revolution
AI may dominate technology headlines, but what powers the infrastructure behind AI systems? In this interview, Dean Vaughan, vice president for APAC at Azul, shares insights from the 2026 State of Java Survey & Report and explains why Java is becoming increasingly critical in the enterprise AI era. He also highlights how enterprises are optimising their infrastructure by adopting high-performance Java platforms that can significantly reduce compute requirements and improve application efficiency.
Navigating the new frontier of identity risks and fraud
As identity fraud accelerates in the age of AI, one truth is becoming clear: a one-time verification at user onboarding is no longer enough. Ilya Brovin, chief growth officer at Sumsub, breaks down the hidden risks businesses overlook after onboarding, the new threat vectors reshaping fraud in APAC, and why multi-layered verification that goes beyond KYC is now the foundation of digital trust. Brovin also examines how digital IDs, on-chain credentials and AI-driven identity systems can co-exist with robust security, offering a clear-eyed view of what it takes to stay ahead of criminals in an increasingly automated world.
Powering smart infrastructure revolution in Industry 5.0
Discover how Singapore-based Gabkotech Innovations is redefining the future of smart infrastructure and security through ethical, human-centric AI. As industries transition from Industry 4.0’s automation era to the collaborative intelligence of Industry 5.0, Gabkotech’s mission is clear: AI should empower people, not replace them. We also explore the company’s breakthrough GPU-free AI architecture, which enables powerful video analytics using existing infrastructure, dramatically reducing deployment cost and energy consumption.
