Malaysia

BigPay en route to expansion this year (The Malaysian Reserve)

BIGPAY has set its eyes on expanding to other countries within South-East Asia by the end of 2021, as it perpetuates its mission to democratise financial services across the region. The...

Indonesia

Hana Bank Distributes IDR 100 Billion to Kredit Pintar, Opening Financial Access for Underbanked Groups (Press Release Indonesia)

Bank Hana's Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Anton Hermawan, said that the collaboration with Kredit Pintar is a good momentum for corporations to answer the challenges of conventional banking in reaching...

Southeast Asia

International arm of PLDT aligns with Qualtrics in customer experience push (Channel Asia)

Operating as the International arm of PLDT - a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines - the technology specialist will leverage the platform to increase customer insights, automate workflows and...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights Smart Cities: Safeguarding the Future of Cities - Liveability and Sustainability

With our panelists from Cyberview and Digital Penang of Malaysia, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) of Thailand, Jakarta Smart City of Indonesia, PLANET Technology, PLDT, Inc., Qualcomm and Total Access...

Thailand and Vietnam

BBL to offer cross-border QR payment with Vietnam (Bangkok Post)

Bangkok Bank (BBL) has become the first local bank to offer cross-border QR payments between Thailand and Vietnam. The service will help support economic recovery as Thailand opens up after...

Philippines

DOST launches Cagayan Valley Smarter City Belt (Manila Standard)

DOST Region 2 Director Engr. Sancho Mabborang said the first of project of its kind in the locale, with the theme “Exploring New Growth through Innovation and Nurturing Engagement of...

Philippines

DILG to LGUs, public: Use StaySafe.PH app to boost contact tracing (Philippine Information Agency)

Designed to aid in the management of COVID-19 cases by reminding people to maintain physical distance, as well as recording and monitoring COVID-19 symptoms, StaySafe.PH was developed by Multisys Technologies...

Singapore

S’pore takes top spot in ranking of smart city govts, praised for ‘sterling’ Covid-19 response, digital initiatives (Today Online)

Singapore has eclipsed London to take top spot in a biennial study that ranks the top 50 smart city governments in the world. The Republic took the honours due to...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights: ASEAN Electronics and Advanced Manufacturing

In our final session for Manufacturing, our panelists from Allegro Microsystems, Alliance Contract Manufacturing, Amkor Technology, Apacer, Beijer Electronics, Flex, Global Foundries, Kulicke & Soffa and PTC came together to...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights ASEAN Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 In Action

In our 2nd session for Manufacturing, our panelists from Astra Daihatsu, Kalbe Farma, Mattel Indonesia, Mondelez International, Oracle, Republic Cement, Talend, Vinda SEA and Winmate came together to discuss and...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights Manufacturing: Digital Transformation in Process Industries

In the opening session for Manufacturing, our panelists from Beijer Electronics, EBN, Indorama Ventures, Petronas, PTC, Pupuk Indonesia and Sime Darby Plantation came together to discuss and share their expertise...

Indonesia

Enabling Intelligent Indonesia with Data Insights

The current pandemic has revealed some of the shortcomings of major cities in times of crisis. As the world searches for ways to make urban areas (commercial buildings, transportation, roads,...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights Logistics and Supply Chain: Digitalisation for Resilient Supply Chains

AIBP Insights discussion on supply chain resilience among manufacturers in ASEAN featured perspectives from Bio Farma, BRAND’s Suntory, CP Foods, Dole Packaged Foods, Hijo Group of Companies, Integrated Micro-Electronics (IMI),...

ASEAN

AIBP 2020 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Awards

In 2020, we received overwhelming response from the 5 ASEAN countries, with over 140 nominations submitted. 31 finalists presented their projects in a series of closed-door, online discussion forums held...

Thailand

Energy Ministry Considers Setting New EV Production Target (Thailand Business News)

The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee is considering setting a new electric vehicle (EV) production target, with EVs making up half of all car manufacturing by 2030. The goal is...

Singapore

Singapore among top 10 data centre markets in the world: Reports (The Straits Times)

Singapore is one of the top ideal markets for data centres across the globe, recent reports showed. Singapore was recognised for its ability to attract major investments from the technology...

Singapore

IBM unveils Singapore testbed for 5G and emerging tech (Channel Asia)

IBM has partnered up with Samsung Electronics and digital network operator M1 to launch what is being referred to as an ‘Industry 4.0 Studio’. The Singapore studio is designed to...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights Logistics and Supply Chain: Intelligent and Customer-centric Supply Chains - Visibility and Communication

Today’s discussion for logistics and supply chains was focused on customer-centricity and demands, and technology adoption for logistics and supply chain players. Panelists from Advantech, EverFocus, GoFresh Gojek, IBM, LOCAD and SYSTEC came together...

Singapore

EU-Singapore trade pact an anchor for both economies amid Covid-19: President Halimah (The Straits Times)

Madam Halimah, who was speaking at the Europe Business Summit organised by the European Chamber of Commerce Singapore at Fullerton Hotel, called on both sides to sign a digital economy...

Indonesia

Indonesia to drive digital bank growth as Gojek, Sea move into fintech (ASEAN Today)

Indonesia’s Bank Jago is set to become the country’s first fully digitized bank. Bank Jago’s move comes amid news that Indonesia’s financial services authority will now allow customers to open bank...