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How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Network Infrastructure

How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses

Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.

By Mark Hopkins • 5 min read • Last month
Guinness Enterprise Centre reinvests €50 million in Dublin
Gaming

Guinness Enterprise Centre reinvests €50 million in Dublin

A self-financing non-profit has helped 1,500 start-ups in Dublin, with below-market rents and support services funded by campus revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching
Fintech

Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching

Students across four continents will learn to build interoperable payment systems as Interledger Foundation widens university courses and internships.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push
Robotics

Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push

More than 500 investors and founders will gather in Bologna as Italy's venture capital market hits its busiest quarter in a decade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders
Robotics

Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders

Australian startups will get direct access to Chinese tech giants, with a Zhejiang trade mission including Alibaba, Unitree Robotics and Geely.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Singapore climbed into the top eight as Asia Pacific took 10 of 25 spots in Kearney's latest FDI ranking, with investors favouring innovation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Auckland backs indie games showcase to boost sector
Gaming

Auckland backs indie games showcase to boost sector

Independent studios in Auckland are gaining investor access and public exposure as the city works to grow New Zealand's games industry.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
ASIC says Australia primed for fintech & regtech growth
Fintech

ASIC says Australia primed for fintech & regtech growth

Australia's financial regulator sees artificial intelligence and easier rules helping startups turn a strong funding base into faster growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Kong expands Singapore cloud gateways for AI & APIs
Data Protection

Kong expands Singapore cloud gateways for AI & APIs

Customers in Singapore can keep AI and API traffic in-country as Kong adds single-tenant gateways and local control plane hosting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector
Robotics

Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector

The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Kurraba signs first tenants for Sydney life sciences hub
Agricultural Technology

Kurraba signs first tenants for Sydney life sciences hub

The AUD $490 million Waterloo precinct is set to ease Sydney’s lab space shortage as it moves into delivery with major global partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Alberta launches IP office to keep ideas & jobs in-province
Physical Security

Alberta launches IP office to keep ideas & jobs in-province

The new Alberta IP Office aims to stop homegrown research from being owned elsewhere, with CAD $8 million backing its push to retain jobs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding
Cartech

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding

The funding is set to safeguard thousands of jobs as Canada pushes to bolster its battery supply chain and EV manufacturing base.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
FCA sets out open finance plans to boost credit access
Data Protection

FCA sets out open finance plans to boost credit access

Small firms and mortgage seekers could gain faster access to credit as the regulator widens permissioned data sharing beyond open banking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
Fintech

Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore

Authenticated AI payments in Singapore and Malaysia could set the standard for cross-border commerce, with banks weighing fraud and consent risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore
Generative AI

AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore

Singapore’s AI developer scene is set for a bigger global spotlight, with more than 2,000 people expected at a sold-out conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI
EduTech

Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI

The five-year spend will fund cloud and AI infrastructure, while 200,000 Singapore students get free access to Microsoft 365 Premium with Copilot.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month