Gig economy stories
Businesses sending money into the US can now use faster rails, cutting delays and fees in a market prone to payment failures.
Corporate clients will be able to send and receive overseas payments instantly next quarter, with local-currency payouts and tracking.
Businesses selling into Europe can now collect euros without a local entity, as Triple-A ties named accounts to SEPA, stablecoins and payouts.
As inDrive expands beyond ride-hailing, the new Chief Financial Officer will steer finance after gross bookings rose 30% to USD $6.4 billion.
Freelancers and creators will now be able to receive faster local payouts as Trolley taps Thunes' network across 140 countries.
Gym operators could lift retention and revenue as the new service aims to turn first-time PT bookings into an instant in-app sale.
Financial caution is keeping more New Zealanders in salaried roles, even as most still say they would rather be their own boss.
Travellers could now book more of a trip in one app as the platform adds hotels, car hires and World Cup activities.
Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.
Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.
Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.
Most Australian workers using AI at work have had no formal training, leaving security, privacy and skills gaps as adoption races ahead.
In Singapore's crowded mobile market, Circles.Life is betting AI tools, cashback and lifestyle perks will help it stand out from rivals.
Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.
Toronto could soon see driverless vehicles on its streets as Uber pushes for federal rules and partners to launch them locally.
MSPs facing costly field delays can now tap UK Connect's on-demand engineer network, with no minimum commitments or in-house hires required.
Australian freelancers can earn the most from business and legal work, as crowded design listings keep average rates lower.
Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.
Singapore employers struggle to fill data and AI roles as 95% report tech hiring challenges and upskilling costs bite.
Australian sole traders are using AI to cut admin time and boost output, with daily or weekly use now at 41 per cent, Hnry found.