Asia·Sep 9, 2026
Southeast Asian Firms Overlook Digital Pact Worth USD 2 Trillion
Survey reveals 35 per cent of regional businesses remain unaware of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement ahead of its expected launch
By Lim Hui Ying · 4 min ·
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Technology·Aug 28, 2026
Singapore Targets High-Value Data Centre Workloads as Neighbors Scale Up Capacity
The city-state is prioritizing latency-sensitive and sovereignty-driven applications while Johor and Batam compete on volume
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 23, 2026
Vietnam Urged to Move Up Value Chain in ASEAN Digital Economy Push
Industry leaders call for infrastructure upgrades and supply chain transparency as regional digital framework takes shape
By Tran Quoc Bao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 17, 2026
Thailand Must Prioritize Speed and Focus to Compete for Global Investment
Citi urges the country to sharpen its economic strategy and accelerate approvals as multinationals restructure supply chains across Asia
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 15, 2026
Vietnam's AI and Cloud Push Meets Hard Questions on ROI
Executives at GrowthVerse Cloud Day flag rising data-centre and cybersecurity costs as priorities shift from expansion to efficiency
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 15, 2026
AI and Cloud Adoption Drive New Growth in Vietnam's Digital Economy
Artificial intelligence and cloud computing are creating fresh opportunities as Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation across industries
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 12, 2026
UK-Philippine Trade Reaches £3.1 Billion as Bilateral Partnership Deepens
British Chamber executives and Philippine envoys explore new opportunities in agriculture, tech, and services despite regional growth headwinds
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 10, 2026
Indonesia Faces Digital Data Sovereignty Question as AI Economy Grows
The nation's tech policy debate echoes a 2007 dispute over H5N1 virus samples, raising questions about who captures value from Indonesian resources.
By Siti Nuraini · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 8, 2026
Vietnam's Small Businesses Move Beyond Storefronts to Build Full Digital Operations
E-commerce platform training programs reach 100,000 SMEs as sellers grapple with logistics, livestreaming, and data analytics in increasingly competitive online markets.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Asia·Aug 8, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City Pivots Trade Promotion to Digital Platforms
Vietnam's commercial hub is overhauling its export and commerce strategy, embedding AI and e-commerce tools to compete in Southeast Asia's crowded digital trade arena.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 1, 2026
ASEAN Deepens Integration as Global Trade Fractures
Singapore's deputy prime minister says regional trust built through crises enables progress on digital trade, AI governance, and supply chain resilience despite protectionism.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Jul 27, 2026
Malaysia's Data Center Boom Hits Power and Water Limits
Southeast Asia's fastest-growing hub faces infrastructure constraints as Johor state attracts billions in hyperscale investment
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 27, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City Tightens E-Commerce Rules Under New National Law
Vietnam's commercial hub accelerates enforcement of digital commerce regulations designed to protect consumers and hold platforms accountable
By Siti Nuraini · 3 min ·