With digital transformation being an important catalyst for Malaysia’s inclusive economic recovery, MyDIGITAL and the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint announced today by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyi…
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Malaysia fast-tracks 5G with $3.7B goverment-funded network
Malaysia has revived its stalled 5G program with the aim of going live by year-end. Announcing the plan on Friday, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has returned to the original scheme of a go…
How Myanmar could benefit from cryptocurrencies
Last week Bitcoin, the original and most prominent cryptocurrency, broke through the all-time highs of around $20,000 per coin. After crashing to just $5,200 in March, the digital currency increased b…
Technology and open collaboration key to addressing financial inclusion in SEA
While increasing financial inclusion has long been an aspirational goal for many organisations and governments in developing nations, the economic damage wrought by Covid-19 has made it a more urgent …
Bangladesh: Robust infrastructure key to faster digitalisation
Robust infrastructure and skilled manpower are essential to boost the ongoing digitalisation initiatives taken by the government. Overall digitalisation is happening in Bangladesh at a very fast pace …
Vietnam looks to Industry 4.0 to drive economy
Vietnam is constantly looking for new driving forces for growth and has leveraged opportunities from digital and e-commerce for economic growth, according to Central Institute for Economic Management …
Myanmar digital payments platform NearMe plans expansion after 7-figure funding
After raising seven figures in funding, one of Myanmar’s most promising digital payment platforms says it has set its sights on becoming the most widely-used tool for digital transactions in the count…
5G technology expected to create 39,000 jobs in Malaysia
The deployment of fifth generation (5G) technology is set to create 39,000 jobs in Malaysia and shift the workforce towards higher-value skills, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Abdul Wahid Omar. Mala…
Lao Telecom officially launches 5G system
Lao Telecommunications Pcl (Lao Telecom) has officially launched its 5G network, the first of its kind for Laos. The ceremony commemorating the launch was held on Monday in the Lao capital of Vientian…
Accelerating Digitization in SMEs Beyond Coronavirus Crisis: How to Pivot and Transform for Immediate Revenue | 1 September | 2:00 PM | (GMT+8)
Accelerating Digitization in SMEs Beyond Coronavirus Crisis: How to Pivot and Transform for Immediate Revenue As a result of Convid-19 pandemic, many C-suite executives have led their companies to dig…