South Korea stories
Asia Pacific firms are leading global AI investment and CEO-led strategies, outspending North America and Europe and driving rapid AI adoption across industries.
Google's threat team warns that hackers are now using AI to create self-modifying malware and evade defences.
Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.
Asia Pacific's manufacturing surge in semiconductors, pharma, and renewables is transforming industrial property needs, demanding high-tech, specialised facilities.
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
Cropster has acquired South Korea-based Firescope to expand in Asia, supporting 3,000+ roasters and enhancing its global coffee supply platform.
Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
Startups at the Moscow Startup Summit secured investment offers exceeding RUB ₽1.2 billion, showcasing AI and deeptech innovations from 42 countries.
ENGIE Refrigeration has won contracts to supply advanced cooling systems for data centres in Korea and the Netherlands, supporting AI and energy efficiency needs.
Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.
Korean broadcaster KBS cuts SAP maintenance costs by 50% through Rimini Street support, redirecting savings to boost AI initiatives in its TV operations.
Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth in enterprise open source software.
FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.
Lotte Chilsung launches South Korea's first multi-product automated beverage logistics hub in Bupyeong, boosting efficiency and cutting costs with Dematic technology.
UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.
OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.
FedEx has launched new weekly air routes linking South Korea, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan to speed up deliveries and boost regional trade efficiency across Asia.
RushOwl has raised USD $10 million to expand its AI-driven ride-sharing platform across Asia, targeting markets including the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.
