Thailand to Issue Guidelines for Digital Banks

Thailand to Issue Guidelines for Digital Banks

Thailand is preparing rules for the setting up of virtual banks, joining peers in the region such as Singapore and Malaysia in promoting financial technology to enhance competition and wider access to banking services. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced plans to...
Malaysia to Develop National Robotics Roadmap

Malaysia to Develop National Robotics Roadmap

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced the government’s plan to produce the National Robotics Roadmap (NRR) to push robotic technology into the mainstream and promote national productivity. NRR is instrumental in encouraging higher...
ICT Firms Continue to Expand in Vietnam

ICT Firms Continue to Expand in Vietnam

According to the 2021 Buzz Rankings released by YouGov, a global public opinion and data company, e-commerce platforms and technology firms continued to be highly evaluated in the rankings of the most-mentioned brands in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Specifically,...
Singapore’s Investment Ecosystem Drives Start-up Growth

Singapore’s Investment Ecosystem Drives Start-up Growth

The Southeast Asia digital economy is set to continue its momentum and strong growth despite the pandemic, with Regional M&A activity hitting an all-time high of almost USD 125 billion in the first half of 2021. The number of venture investments into Southeast...