Taking inspiration from the protest movements first in Hong Kong, then in Taiwan and neighboring Thailand, youth activists in Myanmar have been inspired to join the digital #MilkTeaAlliance online campaign that is uniting pro-democracy protestors across Asia. Following the military-led coup in Myanmar on February 1 – immediately after the democratically-held national elections – protestors... Read more » Read more ›
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A delivery photo, as well as other details like the order, location, and drop off, will be recorded and stored on a blockchain VeriDoc Global helped Bungkusit by implementing a blockchain-based solution into their system to secure the credibility of the merchants and avoid disputes — delivering transparency to all parties Joining thousands of other... Read more » Read more ›
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As organizations continue with the transition towards a hybrid working culture, replacing on-premise and completely remote working operations, there is also an interesting shift in how Southeast Asian enterprises are perceiving hybrid cloud opportunities. In a foreshadowing of hybrid work ideology, hybrid cloud is similarly replacing outmoded on-premise data storage and use of a dedicated... Read more » Read more ›
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Detecting and protecting against insider threats requires a broad and robust defence. A comprehensive combination. Read more ›
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EY's 2020 Asia Pacific Insurance Outlook report noted that insurers should focus on optimizing opportunities through digital channels and tech. Read more ›
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The personal data of 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries, which appears to be years old, including phone numbers and emails, has been leaked It was initially being sold on instant messaging platform Telegram for a fee of US$20 per search Over half a billion Facebook users have had their data, including names, birth... Read more » Read more ›
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THE age of coronavirus has led to an unprecedented explosion of video calling. Overnight, many of us have transformed from office workers into telecommuters, no thanks to the increased reliability of videoconferencing apps like Zoom to correspond with our peers. But with an overnight change in meeting culture, there hasn’t been much time to establish... Read more » Read more ›
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This decade is when total automation for manufacturing processes will become a reality. How are manufacturers gearing up for this? Read more ›
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We look at software that unifies the production and business layers of systems in businesses today, across industries like F&B and Manufacturing. Read more ›
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Singapore-based Grab Holdings said Tuesday it plans a US listing after merging with the investment fund Altimeter Capital Management in an operation that values the firm at $39.6 billion. Here are some facts about the company’s journey from humble beginnings as a taxi-booking and ride-hailing app in Malaysia, to a Southeast Asian tech giant. Grab launched... Read more » Read more ›
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Industry observers reckon it is crucial for fintech and regulators in the region to engage early, and address risks involved in cross-selling financial products Experts are unclear how Ant is going to break up its payments business from its credit products In December last year, Chinese fintech giant Ant Group was told to undergo a... Read more » Read more ›
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The classic combination of keyboard and mouse is one that can be seen on billions of desks all over the world. However, for some users the mouse represents either a source of frustration or a cause of pain. Those with a physical disability or people suffering from RSI (repetitive strain injury) are always looking for... Read more » Read more ›
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The way we measure app and web performance is changing. Judging digital products in the ways we used to is irrelevant, says Amplitude's Julio Bermudez in this interview piece. Read more ›
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The interest and the conversation around electric vehicles have been picking up globally. Governments and regulators are beginning to offer subsidies and incentives for EV manufacturers to set up operations or open plants in their countries, while Tesla is one of the most recognized automotive brands for innovation and disruption in recent memory. A big... Read more » Read more ›
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Providing the provenance of identity, managing encryption, digital signing, and keeping billions safe? All in a day's work at GlobalSign. Read more ›
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As merger talks between Gojek and Tokopedia fall through, Grab may have lost out on a golden opportunity to bolster its presence in Indonesia and more so, with a strengthened Gojek Gojek is now in a unique position to greatly determine and influence the tech power play in Southeast Asia over the next decade Indonesia... Read more » Read more ›
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From cryptocurrencies to revolutionizing industries and government processes – blockchain has come a long way over the decade and it’s only now that we’re starting to understand its full potential Bitcoin, on the other hand, has been on a wild roller-coaster ride of ups and downs – the first recognized cryptocurrency and remains the best-known... Read more » Read more ›
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The worldwide appreciation for holistic data, and the many insights it could provide for enterprises and society in general, is peaking. The growing need to store vast quantities of data is seeing the demand for data centers exploding across the globe, and nowhere more so than in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Data can be... Read more » Read more ›
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In Southeast Asia, “buy now, pay later” is becoming an increasingly popular way for shoppers to pay for purchases Players including Grab, GoJek, Razer, Traveloka, Tokopedia, Alibaba, and others have all jumped at the opportunity The uptake of the payment type across APAC has been fuelled by Gen Z and millennial shoppers Recent world events... Read more » Read more ›
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Huawei is currently working to define the main specifications of 6G technology, and may release a 6G white paper soon The Chinese tech giant envisions a market-ready 6G launch in 2030 – which will be 50x faster than 5G China has been at the forefront of many global technological advancements, especially recently. Even in terms... Read more » Read more ›
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