Southeast Asia’s Tech Advancement: Introducing SEA-LION, a Regional Language Model
Large language models (LLMs) customized for local languages are emerging, and tech enthusiasts around Southeast Asia are seeing a watershed moment in the region’s technology landscape. Southeast Asians now have access to models like Meta’s Llama 2 and Mistral AI in their languages, such as Bahasa Indonesia and Thai, in contrast to earlier experiences with […]
Taiwanese Tech Company Joins Forces with Mywam to Boost Qubby AI in Southeast Asia
Taiwanese technology company Osense has embarked on an exciting journey of expansion into the Southeast Asian market through a strategic partnership with Mywam, Malaysia’s leading provider of software solutions for clinics and medical centers. This collaboration aims to introduce Osense’s cutting-edge Qubby AI dialogue business platform to Southeast Asia, offering tailored AI solutions for medical […]
Tether emerges as a tool in Southeast Asia money laundering
In a recent development that has stirred concerns within the global financial community, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report underlining the increasing use of Tether, a leading cryptocurrency platform, in illicit financial activities across Southeast Asia. The report sheds light on the growing prevalence of sophisticated financial crimes, […]
U.S. authorities confiscate cryptocurrency tied to SE Asia
U.S. authorities have clamped down on a sophisticated crypto-investment fraud, seizing approximately half a million dollars in digital currency. The account, linked to a Chinese businessman named Wang Yicheng, was spotlighted in a recent Reuters investigation into fraudulent activities originating from Southeast Asia. Unraveling a Web of Deception This crackdown is a part of a […]
Duolingo Expands in Southeast Asia, Harnesses Pop Culture to Drive Language Learning
Language-learning giant Duolingo is taking bold steps to solidify its presence in Southeast Asia, fueled by innovative technology, pop culture references, and strategic partnerships. In a bid to maintain its competitive edge and cater to a rapidly growing user base in the region, Duolingo has turned to ChatGPT technology and iconic figures like K-Pop sensation […]
Top 10 Southeast Asian Blockchain Companies You Might Want to Invest In
In the rapidly advancing world of technology, Southeast Asia is a region that’s rapidly gaining recognition as a cradle of innovation, particularly in the blockchain domain. Not only is blockchain technology reshaping traditional industries like finance, supply chain, and healthcare, but it’s also paving the way for emerging fields such as DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and […]
