Malaysia

IoT as Business Enabler - Key Takeaways from day 1 of Asia IoT Business Platform Malaysia 2019

The 29th edition of Asia IoT Business Platform at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, welcomed over 400 delegates from government agencies and private enterprises on the first day.

Indonesia

Indonesia among top e-money drivers in Southeast Asia: S&P report (The Jakarta Post)

Indonesia is among the top drivers of e-money growth in Southeast Asia alongside neighboring Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, according to an inaugural report commissioned by Standard and Poor’s...

Thailand

Somkid urges 5G roll-out by mid-2020 (Bangkok Post)

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says the 5G network must be rolled out by mid-2020 to ensure the country's competitiveness in the region as peers aim to deploy their ultra-fast...

ASEAN

Crucial for EU, German firms to entrench presence in region: Chan (The Straits Times)

The significant benefits German firms and their European Union colleagues have reaped from using Singapore as their regional base underscore the need for them to build on these foundations, said...

Vietnam

Towards a Strengthened Digital Economy of Vietnam – Key Takeaways from Day 1 of Asia IoT Business Platform Vietnam 2019

Day 1 of the 33rd Edition of Asia IoT Business Platform Vietnam 2019 presented us with insights from both governments and industry leaders among enterprises on their digital transformation plans and initiatives....

Vietnam

Vietnam’s IT Sector: 5 Industries to Watch (Vietnam Briefing)

As Vietnam moves from low-tech manufacturing to a service-oriented economy, the country’s information technology (IT) market is increasingly gaining traction, giving competition to IT firms in China and India. This...

Myanmar

Cyber Bay Kin gets out word about cybersecurity threats (Myanmar Times)

As more people make the internet a part of their daily lives in Myanmar, the number of cybercrimes in the country has been increasing. Most of these cases involve financial fraud...

Myanmar

Digital payment system picks up (Eleven Myanmar)

With the launch of various electronic banking channels, the use of paper-based banking instruments have declined by at least 28 percent, both in the number and value of transactions. Records...

ASEAN

Growth in ASEAN: Opportunities for Enterprises and Technology Solution Providers

An increasing number of enterprises have implemented IoT solutions for their businesses – a more than 60% increase of respondents compared to 2017. However, on this enlarged base, a lower...

Vietnam

Vietnam Immersing Herself In The Industry 4.0 Flow

At the summit, Head of the Party Central Committee (PCC)'s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh introduced the Politburo’s Resolution No. 52-NQ/TW, with a number of guidelines and policies to ensure...

Global

The Two Big Reasons That Digital Transformations Fail (Harvard Business Review)

Plenty of cash is flowing into digital initiatives at large, industrial companies. In fact, the executives we surveyed recently at 1,350 of these businesses globally reported investments in digital reinvention totaling more...

Myanmar

Viber eyes more growth in Myanmar (Myanmar Times)

Rakuten Viber wants to expand its services in Myanmar beyond calling and instant messaging to incorporate payments, transfers and e-commerce, its chief executive, Djamel Agaoua, told the Myanmar Times during...

Myanmar

After the gold rush, fierce competition in Myanmar's telecoms sector (Frontier Myanmar)

Five years after the government liberalised Myanmar’s telecom sector, there is now fierce competition between four operators. That’s great for consumers, who enjoy the lowest data rates in Southeast Asia –...

Vietnam

Digital transformation essential for business in 4IR era (Vietnam Plus)

Digital transformation is not only a trend but also essential for businesses to thrive as the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) has boomed globally, heard at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh...

Vietnam

Smart city to boost sustainable growth and prosperity (Vietnam Plus)

Smart city building is a crucial solution to boost economic growth and prosperity in Vietnam, while investing in ‘smart city’ projects is the best way for Vietnam to digitalise, an expert has said. This article...

Indonesia

Indonesia completes fiber-optic network to bring internet to remote east (REUTERS)

Indonesia has completed the last leg of a 13,000-km (8,080 mile) fiber-optic network that will bring high-speed internet to some of its poorest regions in the country’s east, including the...

Thailand

IoT adoption set to surge on lower costs (Bangkok Post)

Internet of Things adoption in Thailand is expected to receive a boost as IoT network operators continue to jump into the market. Several players are engaging in wireless technology that...

Malaysia

Budget 2020: Accelerating Transition To A Digital Economy (Digital News Asia)

Malaysia government and its key institutions recognize that digital adoption is, at its heart, about economic development. Bank Negara’s Annual Report 2017 states that digital transformation could provide a boost...

Myanmar

Myanmar economy to grow by 6.6% in 2020: World Bank (Myanmar Times)

The Myanmar economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in 2020, according to the World Bank, a tad higher than its 6.5pc projection for this year. Economic growth is expected...

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia's mobile payments face shakeout as market booms (Today Online)

Southeast Asia has at least 150 e-wallet license holders, and firms including Grab, Go-Jek, Tencent Holdings, Ant Financial, Singapore Telecom, AirAsia and dozens of fintech firms are fighting for dominance. In...