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Digital media reminds us you can’t get quality for free
The demise of Buzzfeed News is part of a larger trend debunking the old internet meme that you can have quality news media (and other digital content) for free. Read more…
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Features
Time for carriers to unlock more value from transformation
Here’s how carriers can accelerate digital transformation by unlocking new energy for data-driven growth and exploring new engines for digital intelligence. Read more…
News
E-commerce firms in SEA shift focus to customer engagement
Customer acquisition is no longer the primary focus for e-commerce firms in Southeast Asia as markets mature. Now it’s about customer retention and loyalty. Read more…
News
Vietnam leads digital consumer growth in Southeast Asia
Eight in ten Vietnamese are digital consumers, making Vietnam one of the top markets for adopting new technologies from e-commerce to mobile payments: report. Read more…
Features
Digital leaders react to new Malaysia Budget proposals
Malaysia’s Budget 2023 proposals received a cautious welcome from digital industry leaders, who called for stronger encouragement on digital economy efforts. Read more…
News
‘Digital by default’ is the new ‘connecting the unconnected’
Bridging the digital divide isn’t just about connectivity – it’s about making the connected ‘digital by default’ in an inclusive digital economy: UNESCAP. Read more…
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Vietnam’s legal entity for blockchain to boost digital economy
Vietnam Blockchain Association operates the country’s first legal entity to represent those engaging in blockchain technology. Read more…
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Carrier billing is still a serious revenue growth area for telcos
End-user spend on digital goods via direct carrier billing will reach $54b this year, and over $74b by 2026, says Juniper Research. Read more…
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Indonesia must prioritize digital growth policies that don’t worsen inequality
Indonesia digital surge could amplify the country’s growing inequality unless the government prioritizes policies that ensure inclusion. Read more…
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Contingent workers playing a larger role in Asia’s digital economy
Many companies in APAC have turned to contingent workers to fulfil growing demand for skilled workers for the digital economy. Read more…
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Xi concerned with ‘unhealthy’ development of China’s digital economy
President Xi Jinping calls for improved regulation and governance of China’s digital economy to guard against its “unhealthy” development. Read more…
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E-commerce to drive SEA internet economy past $1 trillion by 2030
Southeast Asia’s internet economy is forecast to reach $1 trillion by 2030, as more people take up online shopping and food delivery: report Read more…
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Laggard no more: Cambodia pushes pedal on the digital economy
With ASEAN on the rise to be a global digital hub, Cambodian authorities have embarked on an aggressive strategy to speed up digitalization. Read more…
News
Will Philippines’ new national ID push the pedal on the digital economy?
Will the Philippines’ new national ID push the pedal on the digital economy? Or will it further complicate the country’s ICT landscape? Read more…
Views
MyDIGITAL – Malaysia’s 10-year bid to revitalise the digital economy
Industry leaders and analysts have posited a generally warm welcome to the re-envisioning of Malaysia’s digital aspirations with MyDIGITAL. Read more…
Features
“Malaysia’s Bill Gates” on turning Netccentric into digital growth ecosystem
Serial entrepreneur Ganesh Kumar Bangah sets his sights on building Asia’s ‘digital ecosystem’ via digital media firm Netccentric. Read more…
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When the bounce back begins, trust will be a differentiator
We are just beginning to talk about the bounce back. When COVID-19 has passed, countries, economies and companies will bounce back. Read more…
Features
The key to a digital nation is digital identity
The first move towards the creation of a digital nation is to provide every citizen, institution, company and government with the chance of having an active participation in the digital economy and in developing digitally-driven Read more…
Off the Wire
Grab helps Indonesia to be largest digital economy in SE Asia
Grab will invest US$2 billion into Indonesia with the capital invested by SoftBank, to accelerate the development of the country’s digital infrastructure. Read more…
News
SEA internet economy to top $240b by 2025: study
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Southeast Asia’s internet economy is expected to exceed $240 billion by 2025, a joint study by Google and Temasek Holdings showed, a fifth more than previously estimated, as more consumers use their Read more…