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

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...

Southeast Asia

'Superior digital experience' the key to unlocking greater growth: study (The Business Times)

Nearly eight in 10 South-east Asian consumers consider themselves "digitally curious" and look forward to organisations delivering more digital experiences and services, according to a survey, putting them ahead of...

Asia Pacific

Manufacturers need to rebuild digital supply chain visibility after Covid-19, say WMG and Blue Yonder (Robotics & Automation)

Almost 250 manufacturing companies revealing that lack of visibility and workforce issues are creating the biggest supply chain bottlenecks. “Manufacturers have been investing more in the move to digital supply chains...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights Retail & Real Estate: Harnessing Digital for Sustainable and Mixed-use Spaces

In our final session for Retail & Real Estate, our panelists from a diverse range of backgrounds including the Global Sustainability Exchange, Mahsing Group, JLL, Robinsons Land Corporation, as well...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights Retail & Real Estate: Digitalisation for the New Consumer - Meeting Customer Expectations and Preferences

In our 2nd session for Retail & Real Estate, our panelists from Central Group, DFS Group, EBN, Fave, Marriott International and The Coca-Cola Company came together to discuss and share...

ASEAN

Takeaways from AIBP Insights Retail & Real Estate: Omnichannel Retail - Maximising Customer Touchpoints

We kicked off our 2021 AIBP Insights series today with the first session for Retail & Real Estate. Our panelists from COMO Group, Filinvest, Kino Indonesia, Luxasia, Matahari, Nippon IndoSari,...

ASEAN

[REPORT] Manufacturing in ASEAN: Focus Sectors & Government Policies Driving Digital IR 4.0 Projects

ASEAN Governments have acknowledged the fundamental shift that is taking place in the technological landscape and have been rolling out various schemes and policies to encourage enterprises in their countries...

Southeast Asia

Stronger-than-expected PE fundraising for SE Asia in 2020 shows region's potential (DealStreetAsia)

"Southeast Asia's sizeable millennial and rapidly urbanizing population is shaping the speed of growth and technology innovation. As such, key areas that we are focused on include financial services, education,...

ASEAN

Enterprise Technology in ASEAN: 73% Expect Investments in Digital Technologies to increase in 2021

We released the full results of our 2020 AIBP ASEAN Enterprise Digital Transformation Survey on 26th December 2020, where 664 enterprise stakeholders from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam gave...

Philippines

Philippines set to take rare, top spot for IPOs in Southeast Asia (CNA)

A clutch of Philippine firms, including newly launched real estate investment trusts (REITs), could make the country Southeast Asia's biggest IPO market this year, driven by attractive valuations and a...