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MDEC, FAOM and Alipay push fintech skills training in Malaysia with ‘Flex’
In Malaysia, a recently formed tripartite partnership has launched a fintech training platform called the ‘Flex’ Fintech Program. Read more…
Month: September 2021
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Cryptocurrency stocks drop in Hong Kong, China intensifies crackdown
Cryptocurrency-linked stocks dropped in Hong Kong on Monday morning, after Chinese authorities intensified their crackdown on the industry. Read more…
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It is our old infrastructure that we must protect, as a matter of urgency
We must protect our old infrastructure to make sure that we keep the number of gaps in our digital world to a minimum. Read more…
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APAC is leading the way in connected enterprise deployments
Site-wide private networks are paving the way for what is dubbed the connected enterprise, and APAC is leading the way. Read more…
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GCash to drive BNPL growth in the Philippines this year
Riding on the region’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) wave, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet GCash is looking to launch a service this year. Read more…
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Chinese tech executives pledge support for ‘common prosperity’ drive
Chinese technology executives pledged support on Sunday for Beijing’s “common prosperity” drive and to help smaller companies. Read more…
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Huawei CFO flies home after agreement reached with US prosecutors
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou flew home to China on Friday after reaching an agreement with US prosecutors to end the bank fraud case against her. Read more…
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Amazon launches aggregated video streaming apps in India
Amazon has launched eight global and local streaming services on its video platform in India, in a move aimed at boosting subscriptions. Read more…
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Big Tech finally feeling the pressure – but what’s next?
Big Tech does seem to be bowing to pressure. Governments are taking tougher and tougher stances when it comes to curbing their power. Read more…
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Are school networks in SE Asia smart enough to empower future learning?
Schools across Southeast Asia have been forced to close during the pandemic lockdowns, forcing these institutions to adopt online learning. Read more…
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Jio, Airtel bet on 5G trials to test indigenous network technology
India’s top two telecom operators, Jio and Airtel, aim to test indigenously developed telecom equipment for their ongoing 5G trials. Read more…
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Thailand, world’s next EV centre, plant to produce 50,000 units by 2023
A $1-2 billion deal to establish an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Thailand, targeted to rollout 50,000 units by 2023. Read more…
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Google suing Competition Commission of India (CCI) over leaked report
Google is suing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) following the leak of a confidential report into an antitrust investigation. Read more…
Off the Wire
GCash to surpass inclusive growth targets, offers financial services
Philippines’ leading mobile wallet GCash expects to exceed its inclusive growth targets on the full array of financial services it offers. Read more…
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Australia’s Commonwealth Bank accuses Apple, uncompetitive behaviour
Commonwealth Bank of Australia accused Apple Inc on Thursday of uncompetitive behaviour over control of payments on its phones Read more…
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The ‘data rush’ is on and it looks like the ‘wild west’ all over again
There is a ‘data rush’ on and it’s taking on the look and feel of the ‘wild west’. Nevertheless, a new order is coming. Read more…
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AI might have an addictive personality and that is not good
AI might be an addict, or at least have an addictive personality. Most flaws in AI systems are because humans ask it to do human things. Read more…
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Telecom reforms: India makes it easier to get new mobile connections
India has taken the first steps to initiate reforms in the country’s telecom market by simplifying the know your customer (KYC) processes. Read more…
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E-commerce in ASEAN outpaces the rest of APAC, will hit $132bn this year
E-commerce in ASEAN outpaces the rest of APAC amidst constant industry disruptions and exponentially increasing rates of digital adoption. Read more…
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Japan’s banking regulator steps in to fix Mizuho’s computer flaws
Japan’s banking regulator takes role in overseeing computer systems at Mizuho Financial’s retail banking arm after glitches exposed failings. Read more…