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Philippines tower deals defied last year's M&A slump in APAC
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Philippines tower deals defied last year’s M&A slump in APAC

May 31, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

The Philippines registered the APAC region’s largest wireless M&A deal value in 2022 – $3.1b across just four transactions, says S&P Global Market Intelligence. Read more…

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New DWN 5G model expected to drive Malaysian telco growth

May 24, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

The growing clarity surrounding Malaysia’s 5G rollout and plans for a future dual wholesale network (DWN) model is expected to drive sector growth: report. Read more…

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Vietnam’s extreme heatwave puts power grid under pressure

May 19, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Vietnam’s biggest city has begun implementing measures to conserve energy in response to an unprecedented heatwave threatening the national power grid. Read more…

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Apple resilient amidst SE Asia’s smartphone slump

May 17, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Despite the diminishing smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia’s key markets, Apple has exhibited a commendable performance. Read more…

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ESG, who are the rising stars in the Asia Pacific landscape?

May 12, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

There are three distinct market segments that have emerged in Asia Pacific’s sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape. Read more…

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Asian insurers need a framework to catch up to AI

May 10, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

The insurance industry and Asian insurers, in particular, are experiencing a monumental shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Read more…

Generative AI could bridge the skills gap in call centers
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Generative AI could make call centers more productive

May 5, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Usage of a generative AI assistant tool in call centers boosted average productivity by 13.8%, with less experienced agents getting a bigger boost: study Read more…

SMEs in Southeast Asia keen but green on digitalization
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SMEs in Southeast Asia keen but green on digitalization

April 28, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

SMEs across SE Asia are expected to invest $130 billion in digitalization tech over the next three years. But inexperience with digitalization is a key barrier. Read more…

Vietnam finds it ain't easy being the hot new tech hub
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Vietnam finds it ain’t easy being the hot new tech hub

April 26, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Vietnam has seen rapid growth as a tech hub in recent years, but serious challenges lurk amid the opportunities, says a report from DBS Group Research. Read more…

Key PLDT executives step down after budget fiasco
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Key PLDT executives step down after budget fiasco

April 21, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

PLDT announced that key executives, including CFO Anabelle Chua, have left the company following an internal probe into the company’s substantial overspending. Read more…

Malaysian PM looks to make 5G sector more competitive
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Malaysian PM looks to make 5G sector more competitive

April 19, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is considering opening the country’s 5G ecosystem to more tech partners, potentially breaking Ericsson’s supplier monopoly. Read more…

Singapore reveals new visa scheme to attract AI talent
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Singapore reveals new visa scheme to attract AI talent

April 14, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Singapore unveils details of its new visa scheme for foreign professionals, with a focus on attracting talent in areas such as AI, cybersecurity and agritech. Read more…

Alibaba demos new AI model as China prepares to regulate it
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Alibaba demos new AI model as China prepares to regulate it

April 12, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Alibaba showcases its generative AI model, ‘Tongyi Qianwen’, just as the Cyberspace Administration of China proposes regulations for generative AI services. Read more…

TikTok Vietnam says it's ready for 'harmful' content probe Vietnamese government
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TikTok Vietnam says it’s ready for ‘harmful’ content probe

April 6, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

The Vietnamese government is gearing up to launch an inspection of TikTok over concerns of “harmful” content and misinformation. Bring it on, says TikTok. Read more…

PLDT Philippines capex budget overrun
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PLDT says fraud not to blame for its capex overrun

March 24, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

PLDT says an internal investigation into its recent capex budget overrun found “no evidence of fraud, intentional concealment, or bad faith conduct”. Read more…

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GoTo stays focused on profitability even as its loss widens

March 22, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Indonesia’s GoTo reported a loss of $2.6 billion for 2022, 56% higher than last year. However, GoTo’s 2022 revenue also doubled in the same time period. Read more…

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Should Southeast Asia tech players be worried about SVB?

March 17, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sparked concerns in Southeast Asia about its impact the regional tech landscape. The short answer: it depends. Read more…

Women in Southeast Asia want to boost their digital skills
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Women in Southeast Asia want to boost their digital skills

March 10, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

The digital landscape of Southeast Asia is rapidly evolving, and with it, so are the needs of workers and job seekers. But this transformation has not been equal: women in the region continue to lag Read more…

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New AI chatbot ‘Alni’ could make doctor consultations faster

March 8, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Indonesia-based healthtech startup Alodokter has introduced an AI-based virtual assistant called Alni to streamline consultations between patients and doctors. Read more…

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Starlink is live and drawing crowds in rural Philippines

March 3, 2023 Joana Bagano 0

Starlink has been making waves in the Philippines, particularly among residents and business owners in rural areas. But oof, that price tag … Read more…

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