Southeast Asia’s Internet economy is booming, driven by the ubiquity of mobile phones, rising Internet penetration and a growing middle class, according to a new report by Google, Temasek and Bain �…
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Vietnam to launch 5G technology in Laos
The Vietnamese military-run telecom group Viettel plans to roll out 5G technology in Laos by year-end. This is Vietnam’s third overseas launch of the service. The country aims to expand this list to f…
Việt Nam, Indonesia lead ASEAN in internet economy growth
The Southeast Asian internet economy has expanded by 39 per cent this year to hit US$100 billion for the first time, according to a report released by Google, Temasek and new partner Bain & Compa…
Huawei lands role in Malaysia 5G rollout
Huawei will provide 4G and 5G services to Maxis as it prepares for 5G rollout Yesterday, Huawei Technologies entered a formal agreement with Maxis, one of Malaysia’s major telecommunications companies…
Natural rubber sustainability app developed by Michelin, Continental, Smag
Tire makers Michelin and Continental have formed a joint venture with a software developer called Smag to advance Smag’s Rubberway app, a solution for mapping sustainability practices in the natural r…
HwgPay blockchain ecosystem officially launches in Malaysia
The digital asset payment revolution has finally arrived in Malaysia as HWGG Capital PLC has officially launched its HwgPay Blockchain Ecosystem, allowing consumers to make safe, secure, and reliable …
Ho Chi Minh City plans to be global financial hub
Ho Chi Minh City has committed to develop a detailed plan to turn the city into a regional and international financial hub after years of delay in carrying out the ambitious goal. Nguyen Thien Nhan, s…