Powered by a potent mix of ambition and foresight, Bangladesh is rapidly blazing a trail in the global digital arena. As the nation aspires to become a digital frontrunner with its Smart Bangladesh 20…
Digital Economy
This cab startup helped 100,000 drivers survive Sri Lanka’s economic crisis
It was early 2023 when Jayarathne realized that his grocery shop in Galle, a windswept beach town about two hours south of Colombo, was not profitable. As the sole breadwinner in his family, with two …
ASEAN bloc to build submarine cable network, link government apps
APAC in Brief The eleven-nation ASEAN bloc has decided to create a regional network of submarine cables, and to push for interoperability of member governments’ digital infrastructure. News of t…
Malaysia’s tech hub ambition takes major leap with new ministry spearheading digital transformation
Malaysia has taken a major step towards realising its ambition to become a regional tech hub after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a cabinet reshuffle that includes a new “minister of digital”. …
Cambodia Advances Tourism Sector with Blockchain-Based Digital Currency Payments
Cambodia is implementing new initiatives to expand payment options for tourists by cementing blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships. This effort is part of the country’s br…
Building an ecosystem for a thriving innovation-based economy
Cyberjaya is a shining example of the nation’s commitment to technological advancements and innovation. Its journey began when it was conceived as part of Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) in…
New AWS Region to Launch In Malaysia by 2024 With RM25.5 Billion Investment
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) is expanding its presence in Malaysia by going live with the new AWS Region in Kuala Lumpur in 2024. AWS will invest RM 25.5 billion to build the new AWS Region in Malays…
Circle Partners With Fintech Company To Tackle the Philippines’ $36,100,000,000 Remittance Industry
Philippine-based crypto exchange Coins.ph says it is teaming up with fintech firm Circle to enable its 18 million Filipino users to enjoy better remittance services. In a statement, Coins.ph says stab…
Southeast Asia’s Tech Boom: A Gateway for Baltic Investors
The e-Conomy report compiled by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company stated that Southeast Asia’s digital economy is forecasted to reach a gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$330 billion in 2025, …
Digitalization key to more inclusive Asean – Concepcion
DIGITALIZATION and mentorship network are the key to more inclusive countries in Southeast Asia, Asean Business Advisory Council of the Philippines Chairman Jose Maria “Joey” Concepcion 3r…