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...

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...

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...

Indonesia

Microsoft wants to invest in Indonesia data centers, says Indonesian president (REUTERS)

Microsoft Corp is keen to invest in data centers in Indonesia which will soon make regulatory changes to facilitate the move, the country’s president said after meeting with the software...

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...

Malaysia

With 5G on the horizon, bigger challenges loom (New Straits Times)

Malaysian companies are showing progress in terms of their awareness and preparations against cyber threats. Based on Cisco’s 2019 Asia-Pacific CISO Benchmark study, 26 per cent of Malaysian companies said...

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...

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...

Indonesia

Deepening its Reach in Indonesia, Alibaba Cloud Announces Its New Cooperation (Warta Ekonomi)

In order to encourage the development of digital transformation in Indonesia, Alibaba Cloud as the backbone of Alibaba Group's data intelligence announced the latest projects with Adira Finance, JNE Express, and MNC...

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...

Indonesia

Here's Indra Utoyo's Tactics to Turn BRI Digital Bank into Trillions of Assets (Republika)

Bank Rakyat Indonesia has Indra Utoyo in the position of Director of Digital and Information Technology (IT), the captain who is expected to be able to bring BRI into the country's digital bank. The oldest...

Malaysia

Malaysia to issue up to 5 digital bank licences next year (CNA)

Malaysia's central bank plans to issue up to five licences to new online banks offering either conventional or Islamic banking under a proposed licensing framework set to be finalised next...

ASEAN

'China + 1' hedge will keep Asean in spotlight (The Business Times)

In a report sent in late November, Maybank Kim Eng senior economist Chua Hak Bin said that a US-China partial trade deal will not halt the supply chain from shifting...

Myanmar

Digitalisation Developments and Progress in Myanmar – Key Insights from Day 1 of Asia IoT Business Platform Myanmar 2019

In the Government Keynote Address by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC), U Myo Swe, Director General of Posts and Telecom Department shared that Myanmar is trying to bridge the...