Vietnam

COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities and the Road Ahead for Vietnam’s (Digital) Economy

Fears of the COVID-19 impact on the global economy have rocked markets worldwide, Vietnam is no exception. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are unfolding in real time. Two applications...

ASEAN

2020 will be the year of making smart cities sustainable (The Business Times)

5G is fast becoming a reality, with Asia Pacific leading the 5G race in terms of deployment and adoption. South Korea was the first in the world to launch commercial...

Malaysia

Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts progress (Computer Weekly)

Malaysian enterprises are taking steps to modernise their infrastructure, but many are still grappling with the lack of niche IT skills in key emerging technologies such as the internet of...

ASEAN & China

Technology to fight virus gets fast-tracked (The Star)

Drones that disinfect. Robots that talk. Artificial intelligence that can scan thousands of medical images in a flash. “When faced with a challenge like responding to the virus outbreak, there...

Global

Coronavirus: How Artificial Intelligence, Data Science And Technology Is Used To Fight The Pandemic (Forbes)

As China initiated its response to the virus, it leaned on its strong technology sector and specifically artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and technology to track and fight the pandemic...

ASEAN

ASEAN Economy & Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects amidst COVID-19

To curb the COVID-19 outbreak, countries in ASEAN have implemented measures such as shutting down their borders, public places and enacting social distancing and quarantine procedures. Many enterprises have turned...

Singapore

New cybersecurity labelling scheme for connected devices to be launched this year (Channel News Asia)

A new cybersecurity labelling scheme to help consumers make informed purchasing choices about network-connected smart devices will be launched this year. The CLS is a first for the Asia-Pacific region and will...

Indonesia

Microsoft Teams Up with Telkomsel to Develop IoT and AI in Indonesia (Kompas)

Microsoft and Telkomsel agreed to do a new partnership. In this partnership, the two companies strive to bring a number of the latest technology to remote areas in Indonesia. The two...

Malaysia

Malaysia has potential to be Asia-Pacific cybersecurity hub, says Austrian Ambassador (New Straits Times)

Austrian Ambassador to Malaysia Dr. Michael Postl believes Malaysia has the potential to be a cybersecurity hub within the Asia-Pacific region. "Malaysia’s strategic geographical location within the Asia-Pacific region, coupled with...

Indonesia

5G is about to be real (Bangkok Post)

After years of hype, hope and techno-futuristic promises, Thailand will finally see the beginnings of the fifth generation of wireless broadband as the nation's telecoms bet big on 5G. On Feb...

Malaysia

Investors must reveal business plan (New Straits Times)

The recently unveiled National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP2020) is geared towards industrial development, focusing on Malaysia in becoming a regional leader in manufacturing, engineering, technology and sustainable development. The first phase...

ASEAN

IT Priorities 2020: ASEAN firms on the frontline of digital transformation (Computer Weekly)

Southeast Asia’s booming digital economy is spurring enterprises across the region to double up on driving technology change to compete with more nimble start-ups. According to the 2020 TechTarget/Computer Weekly IT Priorities survey, 44% of...

Philippines

Globe ramps up 5G coverage in Metro Manila (Inquirer)

Industry giant Globe Telecom plans to expand the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) services to key Philippine business districts within the year. Globe, which launched pilot 5G services for the Philippines’...

ASEAN

Relooking at 5G from an Enterprise ROI Perspective

The push for 5G is not a new phenomenon – however the allure of 5G’s enhanced capabilities is accompanied by the enormous capital outlays and operational requirements. A 2017 report...

Thailand

NBTC announces 5G auction players (Bangkok Post)

On Wednesday the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) announced the qualified bidders for the auction. They are Advanced Info Service (AIS), True Move H Universal Communication (TUC), Total Access Communication...

Malaysia

Malaysia's Digital Economy: Bridging the Gap

One of Malaysia's key agenda is to strengthen the Digital Economy with efforts to improve the physical and digital infrastructure, at the same time encouraging digital adoption and upskilling among...

Southeast Asia

Bringing digital financial services to S-E Asia (The Business Times)

With a population of 570 million and a booming GDP expected to reach US$4.7 trillion by 2025, the six largest markets in South-east Asia - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore,...

Thailand

Digital drive gains momentum (Bangkok Post)

Businesses are at risk of losing out if they fail to undergo digital transformation or employ technologies to help boost their effectiveness. Many businesses, particularly major players in the industry, have...

ASEAN

Top 3 Connectivity Trends within ASEAN in 2020

As per individual consumption of technology, people are increasingly demanding cheaper, faster and more convenient usage of products/services delivered by businesses. In fulfilling these needs to customers and stakeholders, connectivity...

ASEAN

How Smart Energy Management Systems Can Drive Transformation in ASEAN Countries

The Building Energy Management System (BEMS) market is growing rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, and companies like NTELS are focusing on capturing this growth in ASEAN. Enterprise end-users such as TCC Assets (a developer in...