The Thai unit of Japanese electronics firm NEC Corporation has recently conducted a proof of concept (POC) trial of a digital system for elderly care in the Southeast Asian country. The POC features a range of technological solutions designed to improve elderly care...
On November 15th 2022, Indonesia signed a USD 20 billion agreement with international financial institutions and major nations to assist the country in increasing its utilization of clean energy and decreasing its dependency on coal. The agreements were a significant...
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) recently revealed new incentive packages, including, for the first time, a set of special privileges to support expansion by long-standing investors, a comprehensive relocation program covering headquarters as well as...
Indonesia exported 118 thousand tons of shrimp worth USD 1.106 billion to the US in the first nine months of 2022, as stated by the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry. According to Erwin Dwiyana, the Marketing Director at the Ministry’s Directorate General...
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is collaborating with Microsoft to improve sustainability outcomes and address climate-related issues for digital technologies. The parties will together work to accelerate the global and local development of...
In December 2022, Nano Malaysia Berhad (NMB) launched an initiative – Biomass Innovation Circular Economy Program (BICEP). The program is geared towards building sustainable agriculture by producing materials from waste biomass materials. BICEP aligns with...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed a plan to construct nine new airports, including two in the country’s northern mountainous areas and one in a special economic zone. According to the CAAV, it is cooperating with nine provinces to submit the...
Thailand’s Big C Supercenter recently announced plans to overhaul the image of its stores while strengthening its digital ecosystem to increase sales opportunities and enhance its offerings to meet customers’ changing lifestyles. The company’s...
Singapore has recently inaugurated its fourth military branch, the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), in an effort to counter digital and capitalize on emerging technologies. DIS’ first commanding officer is Brig. Gen. Lee Yi-Jin, who has had command...
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) and Dagang Berhad, through wholly owned subsidiary Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd, have signed a partnership agreement to introduce the Airport Cargo Community System (ACS) platform in Malaysia. The collaboration will facilitate...
Australian retailer Spotlight has announced its plans to expand its presence in Singapore and Malaysia. It just reopened its newly revamped store at Plaza Singapura, located along Singapore’s main shopping street, Orchard Road. The store occupies 2,543 sq m of...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved a total of 29 ecozone projects in 2022 amounting to USD 1.76 million, 11 of which were registered during the first six months of the Marcos administration. PEZA is optimistic about securing more such...
