The number of individuals willing to work remotely for foreign employers has increased significantly, reflecting a notable shift in how job seekers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong approach employment opportunities.
The recently released Decoding Global Talent: Mobility Trends 2024 (SEA Edition) report by SEEK highlights this trend, with figures...
LitUp Network Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of OMS Group Sdn Bhd, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Gateway Company Ltd. This strategic partnership marks a pivotal step towards improving network connectivity infrastructure in Thailand and expanding the reach of both companies across...
Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) market experienced a significant decline in the first six months of 2024, with market capitalisation dropping 71% to US$5.8 billion, according to a Deloitte report.
The region saw only 67 IPOs in the first half, a 21.2% decrease compared to the same period last...
By Brien Chua
In 2021, Singapore was reported to have installed 605 robots per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry, showcasing the nation's remarkable progress in automation. This high robot density reflects our nation’s commitment to embracing advanced technologies and leveraging them to enhance productivity and efficiency. With an average annual...
Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025.
Among some of the key priorities under the finance track of next year’s ASEAN meetings, Finance...
Milieu Insight, a leading survey software firm, has unveiled significant enhancements to its product, aimed at simplifying consumer research processes and community management for brands, all within a unified platform.
Canvas Platform Updates
Initially launched at the end of last year, Canvas has continued to innovate, adding an improved visual survey...
Vietnam and Thailand have emerged as the two fastest-growing e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia, according to a new report by OpenGov Asia. This content platform, dedicated to sharing ICT-related knowledge and information to better serve citizens and customers, highlights Vietnam’s rise past the Philippines to become the third-largest e-commerce...
The rapid rise of Generative AI is fueling a growing recognition of its significance among learners, leading to a remarkable surge in demand for generative AI learning content on Coursera. In April alone, on-platform searches for generative AI courses saw a staggering 230% year-on-year increase, says Marni Baker Stein,...
Malaysia and Egypt have significant opportunities to help each other access their respective markets as the former serves as a gateway to the dynamic ASEAN economy and the latter will serve as an entry point to the Middle Eastern and African markets.
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk...
Asia Mobiliti, Malaysia’s leading Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration to introduce Unitsky’s String Transport Technology to Southeast Asia.
The agreement, finalised during the Sharjah Investment Forum 2024, marks a significant step towards advancing innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable urban transportation solutions in the region.
Unitsky’s Suspended String Transport Technology,...
Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its highly anticipated "2023 State of Cybersecurity ASEAN" report. The findings of the study reveal a disturbing trend in Malaysia, where the nation witnessed the highest number of disruptive cyber-attacks across the ASEAN region over the past year.
Shockingly, one-third...
A total of 35 women entrepreneurs from across the 10 ASEAN Member States and Japan convened in Lao PDR to discuss challenges and opportunities related to innovation and sustainability in their enterprises.
The Roundtable Discussion of Young Women Entrepreneurs in ASEAN and Japan was organised by the ASEAN-Japan Centre in...
