Newsletter: Asia’s AI Momentum Builds, But Data Quality and Security Need Urgent Attention: Hitachi Vantara Study

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Asian enterprises are ahead of the curve when it comes to embedding AI into core operations. This is according to new research from Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). While 37% of organisations worldwide now consider AI critical to their function, the figure is 42% in Asia. Certain markets stand out even more, with China and Singapore topping the list globally with 53% and 57% respectively indicating that AI is now critical to their organisation’s operations, underscoring the region’s decisive shift from experimentation to full-scale AI adoption.

Newsletter: Culture Wars visits Manila for the 2nd time armed with hit singles

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Culture Wars. Photo credit: Moyo Olyelola

Fast-rising alt-rock band Culture Wars is back in Manila, this time as part of Maroon 5’s Asia Tour (Tour Stops: Manila - January 29, Jakarta - February 1, Kuala Lumpur - February 12, Kaohsiung Taiwan - February 14). The Texas-based band first visited the Philippines last October as LANY’s opening act at the Philippine Arena, and if their second visit here within just a few months of their first is any indication, it’s that they are ascending in popularity and demand at bullet speed.

Newsletter: NIKI ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR BUZZ WORLD TOUR IN ASIA INCLUDES SEVEN MARKETS ACROSS THE REGION

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Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter and producer NIKI, one of today’s most dynamic artists, is bringing her Buzz World Tour to Asia in 2025, produced by Live Nation. Following successful shows across North America and Europe at legendary venues such as the Greek Theatre (Berkeley) and OVO Arena at Wembley (London) this year, NIKI will kick off her Asia tour in February 2025, marking her debut show in Hong Kong and returning with stops in beloved cities such as Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore where she sold out shows in 2023.

Newsletter: Subsonic Eye, Television Off, KAIA & More ASEAN Acts to Perform at ASEAN India Music Festival 2024

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ASEAN-India Music Festival (AIMF) returns this year with a diverse lineup across India and Southeast Asia to celebrate a decade of India’s ‘Act East Policy.’ The 2024 edition will take place from November 29 to December 1, 6:30 PM onwards at the historic Purana Qila in New Delhi, India. Entry is free for all guests.

Newsletter: ASEAN-India Music Festival returns in 2024 with an incredible showcase of unity through music and culture

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The festival celebrates 10 years of India's 'Act East Policy' and cultural partnership with ASEAN, in line with the 21st ASEAN India Summit decisions

This year's unique features include collaborations with music institutes and international performances, including a Bangkok edition

The ASEAN-India Music Festival (AIMF), an initiative that aims to present the richness and diversity of each participating country’s musical heritage, has officially announced its comeback this year.

Newsletter: Taiwan’s Outlet Drift and Joanna Wang, South Korea’s ADG7, Japan’s Hitoto Yo and more to headline 2023 World Music Festival @ Taiwan

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The 2023 World Music Festival @ Taiwan expands its portfolio with bigger programming and a more diverse lineup featuring Taiwanese and international music acts.

Newsletter: BRUNO MAJOR LONG-AWAITED ALBUM ‘COLUMBO’ OUT; ACCOMPANIED BY “THE SHOW MUST GO ON” MUSIC VIDEO; SET TO PERFORM IN BANGKOK, MANILA, SINGAPORE, JAKARTA AND KUALA LUMPUR IN AUGUST

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Bruno Major (Photo Credit: Neil Krug)

Bruno Major unveiled his latest single “The Show Must Go On”. The song is the final offering from his upcoming album 'Columbo' via Harbour Artists & Music / AWAL Recording. Listen to the song here: brunomajor.ffm.to/tsmgo

Newsletter: British singer-songwriter James Arthur scores another viral hit in Asia with “Car’s Outside”

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Photo Credit: Edward Cooke

British singer-songwriter James Arthur has gone viral in the Philippines with the growing popularity of “Car’s Outside,” an old song off his 2019 album, YOU.

Newsletter: NIKI ANNOUNCES “NICOLE WORLD TOUR” (INCLUDING MANILA!) TICKETS ON SALE THIS THURSDAY, MAY 18TH AT 10AM LOCAL

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Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI announces her upcoming “Nicole World Tour” this summer and fall. To coincide with this announcement, NIKI also unveils the music video for fan favorite track “Backburner” and releases her new live album Live at the Wiltern, out now via 88rising.

Newsletter: Vietnamese Superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP Marks New Era with his Highly-Anticipated English Single "MAKING MY WAY," Setting Sights on International Success

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Vietnamese superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP has released his highly-anticipated new single "MAKING MY WAY" via The Orchard today. Recorded entirely in the English language, "MAKING MY WAY" showcases his dynamic vocals and innovative sound - a unique blend of Vietnamese and Western influences - while delivering a heartfelt message of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Stream “MAKING MY WAY” here. 

Watch “MAKING MY WAY” Official Visualiser here.

Newsletter: Clockenflap Announces Full Lineup! Wu-Tang Clan, The Cardigans, Bombay Bicycle Club and Sasha Alex Sloan Among Newly Added Acts

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Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today revealed the full lineup of acts slated to perform at Central Harbourfront from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 March 2023.

Newsletter: Six life-changing travel experiences at andBeyond for your 2022 and 2023 travels

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Making up for Lost Time 

Six life-changing travel experiences at andBeyond

As the world re-opens, travellers are not waiting any longer to tick off dream destinations on their  bucket lists. So, what makes a trip truly life-changing? Award-winning luxury experiential travel  company andBeyond has curated several outstanding experiencesin unique destinations, for holiday-starved travellers. From up-close encounters with big cats to salt-water bareback horse rides, to 

traversing Himalayan Mountain tops and taking in the African sunset vistas, this list will make you 

want to plan your next great adventure.

Newsletter: NIKI Announces Upcoming Asian Tour of ‘The Nicole Tour’ 2022

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Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI announces the Asian dates of “The Nicole Tour”.  “The Nicole Tour” will be pulling up in Asia, heading to the city of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei. NIKI will also be headlining Head In The Clouds Jakarta and Manila. The tour will take place on:

December 3-4 - Jakarta, Head In The Clouds Jakarta, Community ParkPIK2 [HEADLINER] Tickets

December 6 -  Singapore - The Star Theatre Tickets

Presale starts on Wednesday 5 October at 10:00AM local time

Public on sale starts on Thursday 6 October at 10:00AM local time

December 8 - Kuala Lumpur - Zepp Tickets

Public on sale starts on Thursday 6 October at 10:00AM local time

December 9-10 - Manila - Head In The Clouds Manila, SM Festival Grounds, Parañaque City [HEADLINER] Tickets

December 13 - Taipei -  Zepp New Taipei Tickets

Presale starts on Wednesday 5 October at 10:00AM local time

Public on sale starts on Thursday 6 October at 10:00AM local time

Nearly 2 in 10 in APAC embrace digital payments —Kaspersky study

10/16/202112:45:34 AM

Is cash still the king in Asia Pacific? According to Kaspersky, it still is. 

Newsletter: Rising alt-pop artist Mezzaluna conquers music on her own terms

10/12/2021 11:11:38 PM

Author's Note: Mezzaluna hits her debut single under the regional label OFFMUTE.

After being named as one of the pioneers to to join Sony Musics' pan-regional music label, the second generation Indonesian musician has released her song “In Situ.” Find out more about her musical journey prior to joining the multi-national label and upon penning and performing this pop song. 

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EventX is set to redefine virtual events experience with a strategic deal and alliance with HTC VIVE and Gaocheng Capital

07/28/2021 05:44:24 PM

This past 19 July 2021, EventX has managed to raise US $10 million for its series B funding co-led by HTC, a virtual reality (VR) leading company, and Gaocheng Capital, a top China-based private equity fund focused on enterprise software and technology-enabled services sectors. 

1 in 2 families in APAC bought or rented extra devices for remote learning —Kaspersky study

07/28/2021 02:25:20 PM

There are one in two families in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region that usually buys or rent extra devices as part of their challenges to keep up with today's challenges of remote learning.

Lenovo names new APAC President, Amar Babu

04/05/2021 10:47:21 AM

Lenovo has appointed its new executive to be its President for the overall Asia Pacific Region.

Kaspersky names Chris Connell as new Managing Director for APAC

02/06/21 05:23:29 PM

After welcoming the new year with hopes and predictions, Kasperksy has announced its new managing director for the Asia-Pacific region.

Newsletter Kaspersky forecast – Cybersecurity trends to watch out for in Southeast Asia in 2021

01/04/2021 05:13:54 PM

Author's Note: While we hope for 2021 to be in our favor, a lot has released their own share of trends and forecasts for this year. This includes the world of cybersecurity as Kaspersky cited several items for people in the Southeast Asia region to be wary of – after a year of what has been sudden, sweeping changes.

The press release below tells how Kasperksy managed to tell the story of breaches that occurred in 2020, as well as what may happen come 2021. Will the coming year be safer for us virtually-speaking, or would it unleash more terror? Read them all below: 

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