Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon.com, Inc., will launch a new cloud region in Malaysia, expanding its footprint in the Southeast Asian region. The cloud giant is also commi…
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6 Technology-driven Industries That Will Be Important for the Philippine Economy in the Future
Since the early 2000s, the Philippines’ technology sector has been largely defined by a multitude of businesses engaged in electronics manufacturing, information technology, and business process manag…
World Blockchain Summit Brings 2022 to a Close in Bangkok This December
The 23rd global edition explores the convergence of world-class content from the industry’s leading experts, entrepreneurs, and investors with the opportunity to find out about the latest trends…
A digital agenda for green, resilient, and inclusive development in Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal
Countries worldwide are navigating their way out of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, while facing the adverse effects of climate change. The world needs innovative approaches to build back better, mitigat…
Sri Lankan e-commerce platform Kapruka to introduce crypto payments
Kapruka (Kapruka.com), a major e-commerce platform in Sri Lanka, has revealed its intention to start accepting payments in cryptocurrency quite soon. Kapruka’s founder and Chairman Dulith Herath made …
Sri Lanka appoints committee to implement crypto mining and blockchain
Sri Lanka joins the global crypto adoption drive after setting up a committee for exploring and implementing blockchain and crypto mining technologies. A letter shared on Oct. 8 by Sri Lanka’s directo…
Vietnam aims to connect 5 million farming households to e-commerce platforms
Vietnam looks to connect 5 million farming households to e-commerce platforms this year, which would create breakthroughs in the development of the digital economy in the agriculture sector, Deputy Mi…
Vietnam aims digital economy to represent 20 pct of GDP
Vietnam is in a hurry to catch up with the world in terms of digital economy in general and e-commerce in particular, according to Bloomberg. It wants its digital economy to account for 20 percent of …
Malaysia’s BigPay scores $100m investment
BigPay, the fintech arm of airline AirAsia, has secured an investment of up to US$100 million from South Korea’s SK Group. Founded in 2017, BigPay offers users in Malaysia and Singapore a digita…
MDEC aims to boost Malaysia’s digital economy with DIF5 by generating RM50bn worth of investments, and more
The five-year plan is also targeting to provide 50,000 high-value jobs in the MSC, Malaysia’s high-technology business district. To enhance Malaysia’s digital economy by 2025, the Malaysia Digital Eco…