As part of a new development in response to the impact of corona virus, a number of large global and private offices in the capital have recently asked its officials to work at home, and send their fi…
Digital Economy
E-commerce wars in Vietnam intensify. Here is all you need to know
Vietnam witnessed a fierce battle in the e-commerce industry, while billions of US Dollars have been invested with no current return. However, it is still attractive for investors, especially those of…
Singapore’s government commits to helping the gig economy stay afloat amidst the coronavirus outbreak
Without legal protections, Singapore’s 200,000 gig economy workers are at the forefront of the economic fallout from coronavirus. Reduced public demand leaves gig workers with reduced earnings and if …
Digital payments will revolutionize Nepali economy
What are some of the challenges in going for a cashless economy? Nepal has a very high hard cash transaction in all B2C payments. Around 60% of the total population has a savings account in either A, …
How digital inclusion made Bangladesh a standout South Asian economy
Bangladesh is continuing its strong development trajectory, marching ahead of other South Asian countries in terms of its ranking on the Inclusive Development Index (IDI), GDP growth rate, and other h…
ASEAN and Investment in Digital Industry
According to the research study from ITD and Thammasat University, ASEAN region is the source of digital industry’s investment because the national government in ASEAN countries encourage digital econ…
A Golden Opportunity for Cloud Services in Myanmar
Businesses in Myanmar are growing rapidly in no small part due to the cloud services offerings from Golden TMH (GTMH). With offices in Mandalay and Yangon, the company is one of the leading telecommun…
Sri Lanka’s first agriculture-based app to run on Microsoft Azure
Govipola, the cloud-based mobile app designed to facilitate direct selling platforms for fruit and vegetable farmers—a move aimed at cutting out middlemen and containing food inflation in Sri Lanka, w…
The Emergence of a China-Backed Cryptocurrency in the Era of the Digital Yuan
The People’s Republic of China’s Belt and Road Initiative has provided an interesting window into the economic practices of the PRC in developing nations. While the Belt and Road Initiative, often ref…
Lao Central Bank Launches QR Code Payment Standard
The QR code payment standard will minimise the use of cash, drive Laos towards a digital economy, and boost socio-economic development. The BOL (Bank of Lao PDR) has reportedly announced the soft laun…