Fraud mitigation strategies for a secure digitized future Over the last decade or so, buyer behavior has shifted dramatically. A huge majority of consumers increasingly prefer to shop online rather than at traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. The pandemic has only accelerated the online transactions and all the commerce companies across Southeast Asia have benefited once the… Continue reading Fraud Mitigation Strategies for a Secure Digitized Future
Vietnam Gears Up For Deeper US Trade Relations US-Vietnam trade touched new records in 2021; now there is massive growth potential. The United States and Vietnam completed 27 years of diplomatic relations on July 12. During this period, the two countries have forged stronger ties to bilateral trade, investment, and regional peace. Now, there are talks… Continue reading Vietnam Gears Up For Deeper US Trade Relations
COP26: Big promises, but meeting targets key At the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP26, which took place in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November, the participating nations made big promises. ASEAN nations gave targets for net zero emissions. Developed nations pledged large sums for climate causes. Now that the promises have… Continue reading COP26: Big Promises, but Meeting Targets Key
New Ways to Employ and Work: Gig Work in Digital ASEAN Jobs are not what they once used to be. The way you work is different. How you work, from where you work, and how much. You must have heard about the great resignation in the West. It demands a change in perspective in the… Continue reading New Ways to Employ and Work: Gig Work in Digital ASEAN
Tokenisation: A Tool to Avoid E-Payment Frauds With rapid adoption of digital payments across the globe, pandemic accentuated adoption of digital payments by many first time users. Per IDC report, In SE Asia alone, digital payments is projected to grow by 162% to $179 billion by 2025. There will be 188 million new users of… Continue reading Tokenisation: A Tool to Avoid E-Payment Frauds
Metaverse Gains Will Shape SEA Businesses Singapore billionaire Peter Lim’s 28-year-old son, Kiat Lim, is building a social networking app called ARC. But on the metaverse. This social media platform will host exclusive events and gaming zones for the virtual avatars of members where users either pay via non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or buy an annual subscription. Kiat’s… Continue reading Metaverse Gains Will Shape SEA Businesses
Will edtech pave the way for science education in ASEAN? Traditionally, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam have struggled with science and mathematics education. While there has been a consistent push to better the quality of education in the regions, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey of 15-year-old students has repeatedly shown the students… Continue reading Will Edtech Pave Way for Science Education in ASEAN?
Tokenization: A tool to avoid e-payment frauds With rapid adoption of digital payments across the globe, pandemic accentuated adoption of digital payments by many first time users. In SE Asia alone, digital payments is projected to grow by fivefold to $114 billion by 2025. There will be 188 million new users of digital payments in… Continue reading Tokenization: A Tool to Avoid E-Payment Frauds
ASEAN’s Digital Future Being Moulded Locally Mega mergers between telecom companies in Southeast Asia and an increased focus on 5G technology is improving digitisation in the region. Let’s start with some numbers. One trillion dollars. That is how much Southeast Asia’s digital economy is expected to grow by 2030, according to a joint report by… Continue reading ASEAN’s Digital Future Being Moulded Locally
Business Etiquette Greeting – Myanmar has a culture of hospitality. The traditional greeting in Myanmar is a bow whilst placing both hands on your stomach. Exchanging gifts and favors is a part of the first rituals of getting to know each other. If you’re coming from your home country, a local product is always a good… Continue reading Business Etiquette
