Few people would have guessed that the ‘topic du jour’ for 2019 would be 5G. While telecommunications companies have long had their eye on the prize as the chief deployers of fifth-generation telecomm…
Digital Economy
Solid 4G base essential before going for 5G deployment in Bangladesh
Before Bangladesh goes for 5G technology, it needs to improve the existing 4G services, which are not up to the mark, says Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd Chief Executive Officer Zhang Zhengjun. …
Malaysia sees the digital economy as key to unlocking rural economic growth
The 5th ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards was held in Kuala Lumpur on January 19, 2020. Convened by the New Entrepreneurs Foundation (myNEF) with the support of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (…
Technology and digital economy to drive FDI growth into Malaysia
While most Singapore businesses have always looked to our closest neighbour to launch their regionalisation efforts, Malaysia’s attractiveness is also becoming more apparent to companies from around t…
The “BELT AND ROAD” Movement Stretches To Sri Lanka Via LongBit
– The Chinese organisation initiated the “Belt and Road” strategy in 2013 to strengthen the infrastructure and investments across 153 countries. – The trade delegation comprised of more th…
5G key for Vietnam in Fourth Industrial Revolution
As part of plans to catch up with developed economies, Vietnam is looking to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR), with 5G coverage one of the key steps. Party General Secretary and Presiden…
Malaysia outlines complicated plan for 5G spectrum allocation
The Malaysian Government has released complicated plans to allocate spectrum ahead of 5G deployment in the country in an effort to ensure the greatest efficiencies. Theoretically, the Malaysian Commun…
Fintech’s next big inflection point in Southeast Asia may come beyond 2020
The digital economy in Southeast Asia has been one of the region’s economic success stories. In 2019, the region’s internet economy crossed the US$100 billion valuation mark, posting three-fold growth…
Fintech’s next big inflection point in Southeast Asia may come beyond 2020
The digital economy in Southeast Asia has been one of the region’s economic success stories. In 2019, the region’s internet economy crossed the US$100 billion valuation mark, posting three-fold growth…
Vietnam: PM lauds information-communications sector’s achievements
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc visits the booth displaying military-run Viettel’s 5G products in Hà Nội on Saturday, on the sidelines of a meeting to review the work of the Ministry of Informat…