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
Ushering Digital Strategies to Improve Vietnam’s Social Sector “Never before has it been a better time to go digital”, said everyone from the start of the pandemic and we all saw a meteoric rise in digital uptake in our daily lives. Representatives of Vietnam Government have announced digital governments by 2025. Government’s reliance on digital… Continue reading Ushering Digital Strategies to Improve Vietnam’s Social Sector
One Life, Many Gamers: Mobile Gaming Trends in Southeast Asia Each of the Southeast Asian nations have some interesting insights for western mobile gaming developers. While one market has more female mobile gamers, another has a history in online gaming or some even have edge over other ASEAN markets in English proficiency. According to Mordor… Continue reading One Life, Many Gamers: Mobile Gaming Trends in Southeast Asia
Driving Innovation in EdTech in ASEAN EdTechs are in demand in SEA, but their journey is not one without challenges The Southeast Asia region has seen a digital transformation, with internet connectivity increasing significantly over the past few years. With a population of about 690 million, there are over 440 million internet users in ASEAN.… Continue reading Driving Innovation in EdTech in ASEAN
Bakong Paves The Way For A Digital Future Cambodia’s blockchain-based payment system is aiding financial inclusion in the country. In just two years, Cambodia has achieved a remarkable milestone that many developed countries are still striving for. Bakong, the country’s digital payment system, has reached a staggering 10 million users, representing over 60% of the… Continue reading Bakong Paves The Way For A Digital Future
Finance Is Moving Digital in SEA Strap: Southeast Asia is quickly adopting virtual financial services and fixing lags in delivery infrastructure Southeast Asia is transforming digitally. Spurred by the widespread availability and adoption of technology, it is hoped that financial inclusion in the region will get an impetus. Financial regulators in ASEAN are responding to… Continue reading Finance Is Moving Digital in SEA
Digital financial services get a pandemic boost The coronavirus outbreak and the extended lockdowns had a significant impact on the financial systems of the world. With restricted mobility and the lack of access to traditional services, finance moved online. Wallets became digital. Virtual payments replaced cash. Much like the rest of the world, the ASEAN… Continue reading Digital Financial Services Get a Pandemic Boost
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
Social commerce: Where is ASEAN shopping? In Vietnam, an Instagram influencer with 252,000 followers is offering women a US$130 course to learn how to pose for pictures. These women in Hanoi have taken up this learning module not just to look good on social media but to attract brand partnerships. There is a direct correlation… Continue reading Social Commerce: Where is ASEAN Shopping?
