Digital Transformation

Singapore and Vietnam enhance collaboration in digital asset regulatory framework

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) have agreed on Wednesday to collaborate in capital markets regulation and digital asset regulatory framework.

Salesforce to invest $1B in Singapore over five years for digital transformation

Salesforce, the American cloud-based software company, has on Wednesday announced plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years, to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation and Agentforce adoption.

Singapore’s AMC Synergy eyes opportunities in Greater Bay Area & ASEAN markets [Q&A]

We talked to Ken Lai, Co-Founder at AMC Synergy Ltd (one of Cyberport's incubatees) to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Hong Kong for the new year and how he sees Southeast Asia.

Temasek’s Temus becomes Singapore’s first OutSystems Premier Partner to accelerate low-code adoption

Temasek's Temus, a Singapore-based digital transformation consultancy, has become the first OutSystems Premier Partner in Singapore.

Sari-sari stores drive women’s empowerment in the Philippines, says study

Sari-sari stores, locally known as neighborhood mom- and-pop shops, are not just a primary source of daily essentials for around 94 percent of Filipinos but a vital source of empowerment among women entrepreneurs, a study revealed Friday.

Enstack: Philippine tech ecosystem is set for another breakthrough year in 2025 [Q&A]

We talked to Macy Castillo, Enstack Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. She also shared her views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in the Philippines for the new year.

Malaysia’s digital investments hit record high at $37B in 2024

Digital investments in Malaysia hit a record MYR 163.6 billion ($36.81 billion) in 2024, compared to MYR 46.8 billion ($10.53 billion) in 2023, driven by a stable government and pro-business policies in reinforcing the country’s reputation as a regional tech hub, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said Thursday.

“Pabili po ng Cadbury?” Pinoys turn to sari-sari stores for premium chocolates during Valentine’s Day – Packworks study

According to Packworks’ data of sari-sari store sales transactions, Toblerone enjoyed nearly a 3,000 percent spike in sales between Feb 13 and 15, compared to the same days in other months. Meanwhile, Cadbury saw approximately a 500 percent increase in sales for the same periods.

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation, Kintone team up to boost digital adoption among Malaysia’s SMEs

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Kintone Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd (Kintone) have teamed up to boost digital adoption among Malaysia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

MDEC aims to push for 25.5 percent digital economy contribution to Malaysia’s GDP by end-2025

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said Monday it is dedicated and committed to support Malaysia in achieving or surpassing the 25.5 percent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by year-end through initiatives that catalyze digital transformation, talent development and technology adoption across businesses.