MAS network to bolster 'global south' as fintech hub
Singapore's MAS hopes to bring Silicon Valley to 'Nairobi, Jakarta, and São Paulo' with its latest ambitious global network initiative.
Broadridge creates new role for AI trading solutions
David Fellah has been hired from Instinet LLC to lead artificial intelligence integration into Broadridge’s trading solutions offering.
Bangladesh struggles to chart an economic path
Dhaka is hoping to find its feet in 2025 after a dramatic year in which the power elite exited the country, leaving the economy flailing.
An emerging investment corridor: Hong Kong, Saudi and beyond
FinanceAsia caught up with HSBC’s Christina Ma to discuss how increasing investment connectivity between Asia and the Middle East is reshaping traditional capital markets and paving the way for the…
AI and smoking cessation: Pursuing solutions to quit cigarettes
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry has transformed how patients access healthcare services, products, and solutions over the years. One often overlooked aspect of healthcare is…
Ryzen AI HX 370 hits impressive 58 FPS benchmark
The OneXFly F1 Pro has made its debut, marking the arrival of the first gaming handheld powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI HX 370 APU. While AMD’s Strix Point chips, introduced…
FERC rejects Amazon’s nuclear data center
Amazon’s plans to power its U.S. data centers with nuclear energy have run into a significant hurdle. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected a deal that would have allowed…
Former Pebble CEO joins OpenAI for a secretive AI project
A recent development in AI tech circles has stirred considerable curiosity: Gabor Cselle, an established tech entrepreneur and former CEO of the social platform Pebble, has joined OpenAI for an…
Google Maps update focuses on navigation, not just AI
Google’s latest Maps update shifts the focus away from flashy AI integrations, opting instead for practical features that improve the core navigation experience. While AI plays a role, the emphasis…
Threads boasts 275 million monthly active users
Meta’s social network, Threads, has hit a huge milestone, now boasting 275 million monthly active users (MAUs), as the company announced on Sunday. Launched back in July 2023, Threads has…
Q&A: Cathay Financial's CIO Sophia Cheng
In New York, Cheng shared with FinanceAsia key observations on ESG standards, portfolio company engagement, and Taiwan’s sustainability progress.
Winter Penne Pasta
This winter penne pasta was inspired by the contents of a produce box. I seem to inherit CSA boxes. Friends and neighbors forget to put holds on their subscriptions before…
Does Drinking Water Affect Our Adrenal Hormones?
Drinking water can be a safe, simple, and effective way to prevent yourself from fainting. Within three minutes of drinking a few cups of water (12 mL/kg of body weight),…
Shaker Apple Pie
Inspiration for this apple pie struck not long after posting a Shaker lemon pie earlier this year. I stumbled on a book about Shaker life and design in a used…
Ephedra-Like Weight Loss Minus the Risks
The diving reflex shows that it’s possible to have selective adrenal hormone effects. Thermogenic drugs like DNP can cause people to overheat to death; they can increase resting metabolic rates…
