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inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions
Data Protection

inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions

The expansion gives brands access to in-app audiences across 25 markets as inDrive seeks a second revenue stream to support lower fares and commissions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
inDrive names new leaders for food, ads & delivery
Fintech

inDrive names new leaders for food, ads & delivery

The move signals inDrive's push into groceries, ads and courier services to deepen user engagement and diversify revenue across 48 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Instawork launches wearable robot data system in India
Manufacturing

Instawork launches wearable robot data system in India

The system could boost robot training data supply and create paid shifts for Indian workers in kitchens, warehouses and hotels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Heelr launches verified cybersecurity marketplace for firms
Data Protection

Heelr launches verified cybersecurity marketplace for firms

Growing compliance pressure is pushing firms to hire external security specialists as Heelr opens a verified marketplace for project work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Intelligent flexible Payments: A new approach to reducing preventable debt
Fintech

Intelligent flexible Payments: A new approach to reducing preventable debt

Households could benefit from payment plans that match irregular incomes, as energy suppliers seek to curb rising arrears and debt.

By Graham Scanlon • 5 min read • Last month
Zywave reports say AI reshapes insurance & HR markets
Wearables

Zywave reports say AI reshapes insurance & HR markets

Insurers and employers are tightening AI oversight as new risks, compliance demands and workplace changes reshape underwriting, benefits and HR planning.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Outsized names Martin Bouroncle as ANZ Managing Director
Data Analytics

Outsized names Martin Bouroncle as ANZ Managing Director

Australia's fast-growing financial services market has prompted Outsized to appoint Martin Bouroncle as managing director for ANZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
OwlTing says stablecoins & cards can coexist at checkout
Crypto

OwlTing says stablecoins & cards can coexist at checkout

Visa's stablecoin push highlights a payments split that could keep card networks central even as digital tokens gain ground in settlements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Thunes adds EURC prefunding for euro treasury flows
Fintech

Thunes adds EURC prefunding for euro treasury flows

Businesses using Thunes can now prefund euro transfers around the clock with EURC, easing treasury management when banks are closed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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ClassCover names Eva Gallagher to lead Ireland push
Human Capital Management

ClassCover names Eva Gallagher to lead Ireland push

Schools facing substitute shortages may get faster cover as the platform builds a local team and targets primary and secondary classrooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
ASUS launches Zenbook 14 in Australia from AUD $2,099
Artificial Intelligence

ASUS launches Zenbook 14 in Australia from AUD $2,099

Buyers face a premium ultraportable option with up to 33 hours' battery life and AI-ready chips, as ASUS expands its range locally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms
Software-as-a-Service

WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms

Creators and livestream crews in over 200 countries can now be paid through WasabiCard, which links stablecoins to local bank transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Amazon Australia hires 3,000 seasonal workers for Christmas
Human Capital Management

Amazon Australia hires 3,000 seasonal workers for Christmas

Higher online shopping demand will see Amazon Australia add 3,000 seasonal jobs nationwide, with most openings in New South Wales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Customer Experience

Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape

Rising eCommerce demand and higher vehicle costs are pushing Singapore SMEs to rethink whether owning fleets still makes business sense.

By Alex Lin • 5 min read • This month
uDriveus launches Florida app for multi-stop travel
Tourism

uDriveus launches Florida app for multi-stop travel

Travellers with changing itineraries can now book one driver and vehicle for multi-stop trips, starting with Florida, at a fixed daily rate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Uber launches ridesharing across Northeastern Ontario
Smart Cities

Uber launches ridesharing across Northeastern Ontario

Residents across Northeastern Ontario gain a new transport option as the province tests its first rideshare framework, with supply set to ramp up.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market
Fintech

Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market

Singapore customers shut out of premium banking may now buy access, as a S$899 annual membership bundles travel, investment and lifestyle perks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Airtasker says founders lose AUD $92 billion on admin
eCommerce

Airtasker says founders lose AUD $92 billion on admin

Australian founders are losing time worth more than AUD $92 billion a year to routine admin, dragging on productivity and growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month