Every significant stride in human history has hinged on one key factor: communication. Our world, our societies, and our cultures have been shaped by our ability to connect and share ideas, stories, and knowledge. The advent of computers and the internet supercharged this exchange, facilitating unprecedented levels...
According to the latest data released by IDC's Worldwide Black Book: Live Edition, IT spending for Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) is projected to grow by 4.4% in 2023, up from 3.8 % in 2022, despite uncertainties. Consumer sentiment and spending were directly impacted due to a...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have signed a Statement of Intent to embark on a collaborative initiative to develop digital Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide.
Eighty-four per cent of Indonesian small businesses expect to grow in 2023, the second highest result for the Asia-Pacific region, a new survey shows.CPA Australia's Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey reveals that Indonesian small businesses remained among the most positive across Asia-Pacific in 2022. The survey covered responses...
Despite geopolitical challenges and macroeconomic slowdown in some markets, communications service providers (CSPs) worldwide are continuing to invest in 5G, the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report shows. Following the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the Indian market is witnessing...
Family businesses with a company purpose connected to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are performing better than their peers across multiple financial and social metrics, according to PwC's 11th Global Family Business Survey. The report, Transform to Build Trust, which polled over 2,000 family businesses...
Tablevibe started out as a side-project from two Googlers in 2020 with the aim of helping restaurants capture customer feedback in exchange for loyalty incentives. As Jeroen Rutten, CEO of Tablevibe recalls, “the idea first took shape when I was in a restaurant in Singapore, and I...
Google  Cloud and the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) shared plans to collaborate to bolster Singapore’s national artificial intelligence (AI) vision and strategy. Potential focus areas of this strategic partnership announced at Google Cloud Singapore Summit 2023 are aimed at supporting the adoption...
The Southeast Asia Startup (SEA) Talent Report 2023 released by Glints and Monk's Hill Ventures (MHV), unveils the latest data and insights regarding recruitment trends and the talent landscape in Southeast Asian markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines.Hong Kong-based employers can take insights from the...
Plug and Play has announced plans to launch a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to support the Future Malaysia Programme by sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Its primary responsibility will be to accelerate the growth of the innovation ecosystem in the country...