Apparently, regulators are weighing several penalties, from fines to delisting. The ride-hailing giant’s decision to go public despite pushback from the Cyberspace Administration of China is seen as a challenge to Beijing’s authority. This signals that Beijing is likely to impose harsher sanctions on Didi than on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Weeks before Didi Global... Read more » Read more ›
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The push towards digitalization is real for both private and public sectors across the globe now. From creeping adoption into people’s daily lives, technology and digital services are being harnessed to move the productivity meter in a great many sectors, including when it comes to financial services. From enabling money remittance services for governmental platforms,... Read more » Read more ›
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With ransomware attacks hitting the headlines in a big way in 2021, what is clear is that organisations, regardless of size or industry, can be targets of these debilitating and costly attacks. Sophos’ The State of Ransomware 2021, which surveyed 5,400 IT decision-makers in 30 countries, provides a timely look into the impact of ransomware... Read more » Read more ›
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12 problem statements to be solved across three key areas Seeks solutions for retail CBDCs Three winners will be selected — prize of SG$ 50,000 each Top 15 will receive mentorship Deadline for submissions extended from 23 to 30 July Central bank digital currencies (CBDC), have seen increased interest by governments in recent times. Last... Read more » Read more ›
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NLP, or natural language processing, is a sub-set of artificial intelligence (AI), where computers can comprehend text and spoken words just like a human can. It’s not exactly new tech though — it’s been around for a long time but has recently seen an increase in uptake and real-world, customer service applications. This trend of... Read more » Read more ›
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The Malaysian financial ecosystem is expected to see positive growth, especially among banks. While the pandemic initially slowed down growth in banking, it is now picking up fast as sectors like e-Commerce are booming, and fuelling economic activity. Today, more technologies are being implemented not just by banks but also by other financial players looking... Read more » Read more ›
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As parts of its advertising business slow down, social media juggernaut Facebook is taking a page from rural communities in Vietnam, on how to engage with customers as well as online retailers using chat and video functions. Facebook told Nikkei Asia that Vietnam, along with neighboring Thailand, are the surprise world leaders when it comes... Read more » Read more ›
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The partnership will allow more SEA merchants to offer customers PayLater options With PayLater, e-Tailer Zalora saw an increase in shopper conversion and basket sizes BNPL (buy now pay later) has been seeing increased demand amongst customers in recent months, although enabling such options for merchants was previously limited. Recently, Grab announced a stronger partnership... Read more » Read more ›
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Although PC demand remained above pre-pandemic levels, there has been a marked deceleration due to the impact of ongoing component shortages. The top three vendors in the worldwide PC market remained unchanged year over year, with Lenovo maintaining the top spot in shipments. Apple, Acer, and ASUS grew faster than the market, due to the... Read more » Read more ›
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Android malware continues to target mobile devices around the world. According to ESET Research, India and Vietnam are ranked among the top five countries globally to be hit by Android/FakeAdBlocker malware. Apart from that, Vietnam is the country with the most android malware attacks in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. With a population of 1.36... Read more » Read more ›
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The German car manufacturer will manufacture batteries for EVs in Germany together with Chinese EV battery maker Goxuan High-tech. They aim to industrialize the planned battery cell production and develop first-use cases of the Volkswagen unified cell concept for the volume segment. VW plans to set up six Volkswagen EV battery plants in Europe by... Read more » Read more ›
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As lockdowns continue popping up in and around Southeast Asia from frequent Covid-19 outbreaks, consumers have increasingly switched to ordering their essentials online — including groceries and food. The pandemic saw a massive increase in demand for food delivery services, most popularly from delivery giants Grab, Gojek, and Foodpanda. However, tensions are brewing between delivery... Read more » Read more ›
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In June 2020, TikTok and another 58 Chinese-owned apps were banned in India following security concerns highlighted by the world’s largest democracy. Now, almost a year later, reports are showing that Tik Tok may be making its way back to the subcontinent. According to reports in various Indian publications, TikTok could re-enter the country as... Read more » Read more ›
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AI applications and agritech may just be the answer to India’s stagnating agriculture industry. With a population of 1.27 billion, India is the world’s second-most populous country and the world’s seventh-largest at 3.288 million sq km. India produces 25% of the world’s pulses and is also the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, groundnuts, as... Read more » Read more ›
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For businesses around the world, building a great digital platform is essential. However, compared to other regions, the consumer culture in ASEAN is very much different. Today’s connected customer demands proactive service, personalized interactions, and connected experiences delivered seamlessly across all channels. Be it banks, eCommerce sites, or government agencies, if they can’t deliver, they’re... Read more » Read more ›
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Livestreaming on the social network is becoming popular in the ASEAN region. Yet, Vietnam is looking to increase control over livestreaming on popular social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube, according to a draft government decree, as the country aims to tighten its grip on cyberspace activities. The proposed decree comes two years after... Read more » Read more ›
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Fintech companies offering digital payments have been rapidly growing their customer bases across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region in recent years. The Big Five of ASEAN — Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia are a hotbed for non-banks building regional electronic e-wallet platforms. In fact, they are so popular that fintech... Read more » Read more ›
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The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically transformed the way industries operate, especially in traditionally physical sectors such as retail. The landscape of shopping in India has changed, and while retail is not dead, retailers need to keep up with trends. As more Indians moved online due to movement restrictions coupled with increased internet penetration and smartphone... Read more » Read more ›
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Organizations building out their infrastructure into the cloud, know what the “shared responsibility” for securing on those remote platforms means. Most of that responsibility belongs to the commissioning organization, and not the cloud provider. That is not a cynical point of view. It is simply indicative of the reality: that at a granular level, GCP,... Read more » Read more ›
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The definition of cybercrime is continually evolving as avenues open up that allow cybercriminals to target consumers in new ways. As more people move online for remote work, cybercriminals have been having a whale of a time wreaking havoc on unsuspecting users. What cybercrime is According to Norton, a cybercrime is defined as “having personally... Read more » Read more ›
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