As Generative AI floods university campuses, a pressing question emerges: Are academic institutions genuinely evolving, or are they simply scrambling to protect an outdated system?

In the world of modern marketing, the pursuit of perfection is increasingly becoming a fool's errand. We have entered a post-perfection era where the high-gloss, heavily airbrushed advertisements of the past are being pushed aside by something far more relatable. This movement is defined by a concept known as being 'flawsome'.

A recent report by Sinch reveals a nuanced landscape where Singaporean consumers are embracing AI for its speed and convenience while simultaneously insisting on the preservation of human connection. This "efficiency with a caveat" approach suggests that while the city-state is ready for a digital-first future, the human touch remains an indispensable anchor for trust and security.

Perhaps the most significant leap in consumer-facing tech tackles the single greatest bottleneck in any fast-service establishment: the checkout line. The 12EAT AI POS system, a visual recognition solution from Singapore-based Deliverychinatown Pte. Ltd.

Despite the clear benefits of automated tools and generative AI for efficiency, the deployment of these technologies presents unique challenges within TikTok's ecosystem, particularly concerning authenticity and user perception.

tech360tv | At Meta Singapore’s inaugural Llama Incubator Program Demo Day, Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, addressed a crucial point on the perceived failure of AI experiments to deliver immediate returns for the global tech industry. While acknowledging external reports that “pour cold water on AI adoption,” Minister Teo insisted that such findings should not lead to pessimism but serve as a “reason to double down”.

The global healthcare industry struggles with slow drug discovery, regulatory delays, and persistent challenges in patient access, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia and India. Sanofi is embarking on a fundamental transformation to become an AI co-op biopharma company. According to Eric Mansion, GM & MCO Lead, Pharma, SEA & India, Sanofi, this integration spans the entire value chain, from drug discovery to patient support.

In an era where personal devices dictate much of our content consumption and flat-panel televisions dominate the home entertainment landscape, Epson's Amy Kwa, Regional Manager for Visual Products in Southeast Asia, outlines a determined strategy for projectors to not just survive, but thrive.

The global food delivery landscape is often painted with broad strokes of futuristic autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries, a vision frequently inspired by advancements in regions like China. While such innovations offer a "compelling vision of what the future of food delivery could look like," foodpanda's approach, as articulated by Sebastian Rodriguez, Chief Technology Officer at foodpanda, is far more nuanced and grounded in the realities of Asia's diverse markets.

BEYOND Expo, one of the premiere tech and innovation gatherings in the world, has set its return. Credits: BEYOND Expo Following the success of BEYOND Expo 2024, this year’s edition of the event will once again take place in Macao from 21 to 24 May, 2025, themed “Unveiling Possibilities. And if last year’s event is any indication, you can expect a busy four days as tens of thousands of tech enthusiasts and industry leaders converge in this dynamic platform for innovation, inv