Article by Paul Sommerin, Partner, Capco Asia-Pacific’s super apps – mobile apps that offer a single gateway to multiple services – have taught the region’s banking industry important lessons about how to offer lifestyle convenience to customers and rapidly create customer-friendly ecosystems. However, the super apps’ strengths have also turned them into a strategic threat.... Read more » Read more ›
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Although mobile broadband networks cover around 96% of the population in Asia Pacific, just 44% of the population (1.23 billion users) are using mobile internet services. Among the reasons include lack of digital skills, affordability and online safety concerns, according to GSMA. By 2025, there will be more than 400 million 5G connections, equivalent to... Read more » Read more ›
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It’s been almost a week since reports of China’s largest data leak made headlines around the world. While there has still yet to be any official word from the government or enforcement agencies addressing this particular incident, the rumor mill has been at play, with speculations continuing to raise concerns among many. Reports by major... Read more » Read more ›
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This week, a MoU between the Tamil Nadu government and the Singapore-based IGSS Ventures Pte Ltd was signed to establish a 300-acre semiconductor high-tech park in the state in South of India for US$3.5 billion. Tamil Nadu has allocated nine strategic sites, including two in the vicinity of Chennai, to house a semiconductor fab that will... Read more » Read more ›
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The shutting down of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai has dragged down its production and sales, giving way to China-based auto giant BYD to top the charts. BYD delivered 641,000 cars in six months, 300% higher than the year before, while Tesla only sold 564,000. When Shanghai went into an extensive restrictive lockdown earlier this year,... Read more » Read more ›
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In 2021, Apple found itself dealing with spyware problems after reports of mobile devices being easily hacked. The Pegasus spyware by NSO Group was reported to be able to take control of Apple devices remotely, turning them into spying tools. The spyware was exposed by investigative reports last year and showed several governments using the... Read more » Read more ›
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Islamic banking continues to see increased adoption by more countries and banks around the world. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) defines Islamic banking as a financial activity that is Shariah-compliant and applied through the development of Islamic economics. According to Mordor Intelligence, Islamic banking is the largest sector in the Islamic finance industry, contributing about... Read more » Read more ›
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Over the last few weeks, the shortage of certain products, especially poultry in some countries in Southeast Asia has not only resulted in an increase in demand but in price as well. Countries like Singapore and Malaysia have been struggling to ensure the supply of poultry was sufficient. Apart from poultry, other food products, and... Read more » Read more ›
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Everyone talks about the metaverse today. However, how much do society and businesses really about it? Is the metaverse just an escape from reality or will it be a platform that will transform how things are done in the future? Either way, both businesses, and consumers agree on one thing – the metaverse is going... Read more » Read more ›
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The pandemic, according to DHL Supply Chain, has steered the logistics industry more towards automation with an increasing amount of processes along the supply chain being automated to meet surging demands. DHL also shared details on its first-ever ultra-modern logistics commercial complex in Bayan Lepas that will be established next year. DHL noticed Asia is... Read more » Read more ›
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Over the past few years, ransomware has challenged the cybersecurity readiness of businesses on an unprecedented scale. Once thought to be the “rich man’s” cyber threat, ransomware attacks took on a life of their own when malicious actors began attacking systems and networks indiscriminately, particularly as the COVID-19 crisis wore on. Ransomware attacks were once... Read more » Read more ›
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While cloud computing is certainly a game-changing technology for business, some confusion remains around security. Many business owners don’t realize they’re responsible for cloud security, leaving their IT team scrambling to implement security measures while also managing access and permission, workspace and site creation, and other important duties. This is particularly difficult for those managing... Read more » Read more ›
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India and China are two of the world’s largest economies. Both countries continue to compete with each other in terms of trade and tech development as well. While China has been predominantly leading the tech industry, India is not far behind and continues to catch up. In recent times, both countries continue to be onto... Read more » Read more ›
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Players in the materials industry are struggling with how much cost burden they would be able to convince semiconductor customers to share with them. Showa Denko KK, which supplies essential chip fabrication materials to some of the world’s largest chip makers, said it is raising prices further to cope with a tough market. The situation... Read more » Read more ›
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Sustainability is on the agenda for all organizations today. Even if they don’t really want to do it, failure to have some form of sustainability in the business could lead to investors and customers looking elsewhere. In fact, numerous studies and surveys have constantly highlighted how customers are more willing to support and invest in... Read more » Read more ›
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Two in three APAC consumers say they will stop purchasing from brands that breach their trust Digital experiences outrank in-person for building consumer trust Four in ten APAC consumers plan to spend an extra AUD$1,400 per annum with brands they trust With the digital economy and e-commerce continuing to dictate business decisions for most organizations... Read more » Read more ›
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It’s easy enough to imagine that in a hundred years or less, nation-states will not have their current reliance on traditional defense forces: an army, navy, and air force. Instead, every state will equip and train its own standing army of cyber attackers, whose skills and aggression could be put into play against the state’s... Read more » Read more ›
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Governments and enterprises now face a delicate balancing act between complying with legislation aimed at protecting critical infrastructure while also facilitating effective digital transformation, transparency, and innovation. In this article, Verizon looks at what organizations will need to consider when looking at various policy regimes across the Asia Pacific. The last 18 months have been... Read more » Read more ›
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Achieving substantial emission reductions will require collaboration with peers and suppliers, as well as new technologies, according to Schneider Electric. To top it off, as the node size of chips continues to shrink, energy requirements at production facilities are expected to rise significantly — making sustainability a business imperative for semiconductor players. Global demand for... Read more » Read more ›
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Robotic Process Automation or more commonly known as RPA has been around for several years. Built on intelligent automation, the technology was initially introduced to help workers deal with mundane tasks, RPA has improved and evolved in recent times to do a lot more things. Gartner defines RPA as a productivity tool that allows a... Read more » Read more ›
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