Ushering Digital Strategies to Improve Vietnam’s Social Sector

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

ASEAN’s Commitments to Climate Change at U.N. COP26 – A Summary

ASEAN’s Commitments to Climate Change at U.N. COP26 – A Summary Ahead of United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change COP26 (U.N. COP26), ASEAN member states were already gearing up to transmit clean energy through regional power grid with pilots scheduled for as early as 2022. This project could itself further ASEAN integration strategies and… Continue reading ASEAN’s Commitments to Climate Change at U.N. COP26 – A Summary

One Life, Many Gamers: Mobile Gaming Trends in Southeast Asia

One Life, Many Gamers: Mobile Gaming Trends in Southeast Asia Each of Southeast Asian nations has 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. Thanks to the fast-rising… Continue reading One Life, Many Gamers: Mobile Gaming Trends in Southeast Asia

ASEAN : The Solution To The Semiconductor Shortage

ASEAN: The Solution To The Semiconductor Shortage As global markets battle the chip crunch, they are turning to Southeast Asia. It is an integral and indispensable part of nearly every electronic device used today. This is why the global shortage of semiconductor chips has companies and governments alike fretting. While governments are worried about the… Continue reading ASEAN : The Solution To The Semiconductor Shortage

Driving Innovation in EdTech in ASEAN

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 700 million, there are over 440 million internet users in ASEAN.… Continue reading Driving Innovation in EdTech in ASEAN

Underdog Thailand Is Medical Tourism Favourite

Underdog Thailand Is Medical Tourism Favourite With medical expenses on a steady rise, affordable markets such as Thailand are becoming popular Bumrungrad International has over 1.1 million visitors every year from 190 countries. Apart from 21 VIP suites, multiple restaurants, two Starbucks, and a McDonald’s, it also has a dedicated travel desk, airport shuttle, and… Continue reading Underdog Thailand Is Medical Tourism Favourite

Tokenisation: A Tool to Avoid e-Payment Frauds

Tokenisation: A Tool to Avoid e-Payment Frauds  RAVI BATTULA – WIBMO  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… Continue reading Tokenisation: A Tool to Avoid e-Payment Frauds

Mekong To Hold Key To Sustainable Development

Mekong To Hold Key To Sustainable Development Vietnam aims to expand the Mekong Delta’s economic potential while keeping the ecology intact.  Vietnam has set out an ambitious plan for the agriculture-rich Mekong Delta. The country aims to expand the area’s economic potential by 2.5 times by 2030. Public-private partnerships, new projects, and additional investment will aid… Continue reading Mekong To Hold Key To Sustainable Development

Bakong Paves The Way For A Digital Future

Bakong Paves The Way For A Digital Future Cambodia’s blockchain-based payment system is aiding financial inclusion in the country.  In less than two years, Cambodia has achieved what several developed countries are only thinking about. The country’s blockchain-based payment system Bakong has reached nearly 8 million users, which is almost 50% of Cambodia’s population. There are… Continue reading Bakong Paves The Way For A Digital Future

Philippines Awaits A Turnaround

Philippines Awaits A Turnaround The country faces a bleak investment outlook, and all eyes are on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lead the revival. The newly elected Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has a task at hand. The country is still recovering from the financial impact of the pandemic, and a bleak investment outlook is an… Continue reading Philippines Awaits A Turnaround