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Why ASEAN leaders are doubling down on cloud basics in 2023
ASEAN leaders see cloud and connectivity infrastructure together as forming the core enablers of digital transformation initiatives and processes. Read more…
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ASEAN digital talent crunch needs systemic intervention
To ensure the ASEAN digital talent crunch does not impede growth, a systemic intervention is needed to engage all stakeholders. Read more…
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Will ASEAN really be able to uphold internet freedom?
Prior to a special ASEAN summit in the US, one expert urged the Biden administration to use the occasion to prioritize internet freedom. Read more…
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How Singapore is catalysing deep-tech in ASEAN
Deep-tech, or technology that is based on significant scientific or engineering advances, has been a key focus for Singapore in recent years. Read more…
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Digital banks are rising in ASEAN – but are they profitable?
ASEAN digital banks are seeing strong customer growth and rising asset quality. But Moody’s worries about their profitability and credit risk. Read more…
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Philippines and Vietnam to lead ASEAN tech surge in 2022
The Philippines and Vietnam are likely to post the highest growth rate on technology-related purchases of goods and services in 2022: report. Read more…
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From agri to tech: how the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts ASEAN
While Russia and Ukraine are not major ASEAN trading partners/investors, analysts think their impact could be much more than meets the eye. Read more…
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Where are the jobs of the future? The UK govt is looking in Southeast Asia
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand hold the key to the jobs of the future, says new UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Read more…
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How 5G could help Southeast Asia achieve regional carbon neutrality
COP26 is highlighting the role of 5G in hitting net-zero carbon targets. But beyond the tech, regional coordination is also required. 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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Digital platforms and services – opportunity for ASEAN
A new report outlines the tremendous opportunities for digital platforms and services to stimulate economic growth and development in ASEAN. Read more…
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Russia-ASEAN cyber security deal falls through: Singapore minister
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s foreign minister said on Saturday that Southeast Asian nations “didn’t get down to settling” a cyber security agreement with Russia. The draft of a communique seen by Reuters before meetings between Read more…
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ASEAN ministers wants to team up with Russia on cyber security
SINGAPORE/MANILA (Reuters) – Southeast Asian nations hope to strike a joint agreement on cyber security in coming days with Russia, accused by the United States of meddling in its elections, after a series of high-profile Read more…
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Vietnam-linked hacking group targets ASEAN websites: report
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A hacking group previously linked to the Vietnamese government or working on its behalf has broken into the computers of neighbouring countries as well as a grouping of Southeast Asian nations, according Read more…
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Asian ministers concoct social media strategy to fight extremism
MANILA (Reuters) – More than two dozen Asian countries will agree to utilize social media to counter the spread of violent extremism in the region, according to a draft statement being prepared ahead of a Read more…