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Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships
Digital Transformation

Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships

Moldovan founders stand to gain wider access to European capital and mentoring as new deals open funding and acceleration routes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Virgin Media O2 signs 10-year solar deal with egg Power
Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2 signs 10-year solar deal with egg Power

The telecoms group will cover about 5% of its electricity needs from a new Suffolk solar farm, easing exposure to market volatility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
Fintech

Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership

ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • Last month
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Data Protection

Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom

Digital identity is helping APAC fintechs cut fraud, speed onboarding and expand access for millions of unbanked users across the region.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks
Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund
Software-as-a-Service

Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund

Early-stage developers could tap platform support and distribution links as Animoca Brands backs Minds AI builds with up to USD $10 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
Firewalls

Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce

The new framework aims to curb fraud and unauthorised purchases as AI agents start making payments on behalf of shoppers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

Singapore employers struggle to fill tech roles amid AI
Data Analytics

Singapore employers struggle to fill tech roles amid AI

Data analytics and science vacancies are proving hardest to fill, as 95% of Singapore employers report shortages despite a wider talent pool.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Canada to spin off photonics centre to attract capital
Hyperscale

Canada to spin off photonics centre to attract capital

Ottawa hopes the move will draw private investment and speed access to wafer fabrication for Canadian firms in AI, quantum and defence.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers
Data Protection

Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers

Canadian banks will test how AI agents can initiate card payments as Visa prepares issuers for new controls over consent, fraud and liability.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Entwistle family backs bursary for underserved students
EduTech

Entwistle family backs bursary for underserved students

The donation will fund at least 15 extra bursaries a year for students facing financial barriers to science and technology studies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Vertical Data opens New Delhi office for India AI push
Hyperscale

Vertical Data opens New Delhi office for India AI push

Demand for AI computing in India is outpacing domestic finance and data centre capacity, opening space for new entrants to move quickly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout
Digital Transformation

KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout

AI adoption is pushing firms to use external support to bridge skills gaps, modernise systems and reduce cyber risk as projects move into production.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Amazon ad revenue surges 62% in Australia, says Pattern
Marketing Technologies

Amazon ad revenue surges 62% in Australia, says Pattern

Amazon's ad business is now outpacing major rivals in Australia, as Pattern estimates annual revenue reached USD $392 million in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
AirTrunk to invest MYR12 billion in Johor data centres
Hyperscale

AirTrunk to invest MYR12 billion in Johor data centres

The expansion will add more than 280MW in Johor, as surging cloud and AI demand pushes Malaysia deeper into Southeast Asia’s data centre race.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
EduTech

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties

The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026