Asia Pacific
PulseAugur coverage of Asia Pacific — every cluster mentioning Asia Pacific across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
17 day(s) with sentiment data
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Asia-Pacific Leads Global Economic Growth This Year
The Asia-Pacific region is projected to drive approximately two-thirds of global economic growth this year. This continued leadership in growth is a significant trend for the region.
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Equinix Philippines Appoints Ireen Go-Catane as Managing Director
Equinix, Inc. has appointed Ireen Go-Catane as its new Managing Director for the Philippines, effective November 9, 2026. Go-Catane, who brings over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, will lead Equinix's o…
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Global Markets Tumble Amidst AI Hype and Investor Losses
Global markets experienced a significant downturn, with Asia-Pacific markets particularly affected. This decline is attributed to investors holding onto positions despite losses, fueled by an overemphasis on American AI…
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Global stocks plunge amid AI slowdown fears after Democratic midterm wins · 8 sources tracked
Global stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with major indices in the US, Europe, and Asia plunging due to fears of an AI industry slowdown. This sell-off was triggered by the Democratic Party's success in …
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Federated Hermes opens Hong Kong office to boost Asia-Pacific growth
Federated Hermes, a US-based asset manager, has officially opened a new office in Hong Kong. This strategic move is intended to strengthen the company's presence and relationships within the Asia-Pacific region, particu…
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APAC bosses claim AI mastery, but few change workflows
A recent report by Avanade indicates a significant disconnect in artificial intelligence adoption within the Asia Pacific region. While 76% of business leaders in APAC claim their teams possess AI mastery, a mere 17% ha…
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APAC Manufacturing Prepares for AI and Robotics Integration
Manufacturing in the Asia Pacific region is preparing for the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics. This strategic readiness aims to enhance operational efficiency and technological adoption across variou…
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Meta discusses smart glasses privacy with Hong Kong watchdog
Meta has engaged with Hong Kong's privacy watchdog regarding concerns about its AI-enabled smart glasses. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data had previously warned that the devices could facilitate …
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Agentic AI expands across industries, prompting innovation and regulatory focus · 10 sources tracked
Agentic AI is seeing broad adoption and development across various sectors, from optimizing streaming operations with ViewLift to financial and healthcare applications by UAE's AIREV. The technology is also being explor…
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Immigration rules deterring nearly half of Asia-Pacific air travelers, IATA survey finds
A recent survey by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicates that immigration rules are a significant deterrent for air travelers, with 43% of respondents reporting being discouraged from visiting des…
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Delta Air Lines bets on premium travel to gain Hong Kong market share
Delta Air Lines is confident in its ability to capture market share in the competitive Hong Kong aviation sector. The airline's relaunched route between Hong Kong and Los Angeles has surpassed expectations, largely due …
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Pop Mart reports steep revenue decline amid weakening Labubu doll sales
Pop Mart, a Chinese toymaker known for its collectible Labubu dolls, has reported a significant revenue decline of 45-50% in its third quarter. This downturn is attributed to weakening sales across its major markets, wi…
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Enterprise AI Trends: IPA Volatility, APAC Automation, and ERP Agents
Three key trends are emerging in the enterprise AI space: volatility in IPA pricing, an automation surge in the Asia Pacific region, and the integration of AI agents into ERP systems. The most effective teams are focusi…
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Forrester: Shadow AI agents to outnumber sanctioned ones by 10:1 in APAC enterprises by 2027
A Forrester report predicts that by 2027, large enterprises in the Asia Pacific region will have over ten employee-built shadow AI agents for every officially sanctioned one. These unauthorized agents evade asset invent…
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Asia-Pacific AI agent market to hit $11.2B by 2030, Omdia predicts
The Asia-Pacific market for AI agents is predicted to experience substantial growth, expanding over 14 times to reach US$11.2 billion by 2030. This surge is largely driven by Chinese technology companies increasing thei…
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US commander: Troops in South Korea must be ready for global missions
The commander of the US Eighth Army in South Korea, Lieutenant General Joe Hilbert, stated that his troops must be prepared for missions extending beyond the Korean Peninsula. Hilbert emphasized that focusing solely on …
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Hong Kong seeks to boost yuan bond hub status by attracting sovereign borrowers
Hong Kong is aiming to strengthen its position as a hub for yuan-denominated bonds by attracting more sovereign borrowers. The upcoming APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting presents an opportunity to showcase the city's fin…
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Principal Asset Management targets Asia-Pacific property while advising US focus
Principal Asset Management is increasing its focus on Asia-Pacific property markets, particularly the office sector, which it believes investors have been underweight on. The firm's executive, Sir Richard Hill, noted th…
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Philippines' digital hub ambitions threatened by outdated cable laws
The Philippines aims to become a regional digital hub, but its progress is hindered by outdated laws and bureaucratic hurdles concerning underwater cables. Executives from PLDT, the country's largest telecommunications …
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Japan's new property disclosure rule sparks foreign investment fears
Japan has implemented a new rule requiring all property buyers to disclose their nationality, leading to concerns that this may deter foreign investment. Analysts suggest that rising interest rates in the country are al…