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…
Digital Economy
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…
Cambodia needs technocratic leaders to stay relevant in Industry 4.0
In Cambodia, there is an increasing demand for high-skilled laborers as the country aspires to transition to an upper middle or high-income country in the next few decades. To realize this vision, Cam…
Malaysia Pushes Tech Hub to Help Economy Ride Out Pandemic
Malaysia’s technology cluster in Penang is helping drive an economic recovery that could see the country bounce back faster than any of its peers in Southeast Asia. The northern state drew 6.8 billion…
China-Asean digital economy cooperation a thriving success
Durian sales on e-commerce platforms are one of the successful stories under the booming digital economy cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). In many Asean…
TM, Huawei to expand cloud computing in Malaysia
MALAYSIA’S digital economy is set to soar to new heights following Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd’s (Huawei Malaysia) joint effort to expand cloud computing services in …
Digital readiness for the new normal
I did my first Zoom meeting last week. Like shaving, I tried to hold back as long as I could. At the back of my mind, I was thinking that doing a Zoom meeting is like surrendering to the new normal be…
Life after COVID-19: How and why smart cities need to focus on sustainability
COVID-19 has brought new insights into the long-term sustainability of our smart cities and frenzy urban lifestyle. While countries around the world are investing in boosting their healthcare sector a…
Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation Signs $3.2M Partnership With Dynasty Esports
The Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation has revealed a partnership with Dynasty Esports The deal is valued at RM140 million ($3.2M USD) over five years, according to the announcement, and it include…
A Cashless Future For Myanmar
In a survey by Visa, around 64 percent of consumers in Southeast Asia are confident of going cashless for a full day, highlighting the region’s strong drive towards digital payments. Moreover, the 201…