News
Asia rolls out technology in the battle to contain coronavirus outbreak
Disinfecting drones, talking robots and AI are just some of the technologies rolled out by Asian countries to contain coronavirus pandemic. Read more…
Asia
Features
Two-thirds of Asians used online credit and e-payments in 2019
According to the survey of fintech customers, almost two-thirds of the respondents applied for online credit and made e-payments in 2019. Read more…
News
Asia’s censors and govts battling coronavirus misinformation
Deluged by misinformation about the new coronavirus on social media, some Asian governments are fighting back with arrests, fines and fake news laws. Read more…
News
Snapshot of online-only banks status in Asia
Financial regulators across Asia are creating new rules for online-only banks as they seek to shake up often staid markets – snapshot here. Read more…
Features
Half of all fintech customers in Asia are married and have kids
Married people with one or two kids comprise the highest share of customers of fintech lending services in Asia. Read more…
News
Technology a mixed blessing for LGBT+ people in Asia
Technology has proved a mixed blessing for LGBT+ people in Asia, opening opportunities to connect but fanning hate speech, death threats and attacks. Read more…
Views
The difference between 5G in Europe and Asia is huge
There seems to be a 5G digital divide appearing between Europe and Asia and it is not difficult to see who the winner will be. Read more…
Off the Wire
Press clippings from the Asia region w/e 20 October 2019
Press clippings from the Asia region w/e 21 October 2019 – press releases you might have missed. Read more…
Features
Just how good are OTT voice services across Asia
A new report measures the quality of over-the-top (OTT) voice services experienced by consumers across 80 countries, including Singapore Read more…
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Employee engagement trends impacting Asia today
Employee engagement is how motivated workers feel to contribute to company performance? To what extent do they feel important? What’s different in Asia? Read more…