Shanghai stories

FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.

EBANX launches Singapore APAC HQ to drive payments innovation and regulation as Total Payment Volume surges 48% and growth shifts beyond Brazil.

Dify secures USD $30m to expand its open-source platform for production-ready AI agent workflows across global enterprise teams.

Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.

Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.

Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.

Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.

The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.

Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India's fast-growing market.

ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.

Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.

Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.

Analytic Partners has promoted Paul Sinkinson to Managing Director, APAC, and appointed Nikki Taylor as Director of Marketing for the region.

Hisense has been unveiled as the first Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, promising enhanced fan experiences through technology.

Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.

FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.

Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services are testing an AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service in Shanghai, preparing for Paris 2024 to revolutionise sports broadcasting.

Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.

In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.

Shanghai's Fuiou Pay teams up with Visa Cross-Border Solutions to expand global market access for China's exporters.