Here’s how the tech sector can win public trust in Southeast Asia

Here’s how the tech sector can win public trust in Southeast Asia

One of the most consistent predictors of trust in technology across Southeast Asian countries is the perception of the service provider’s integrity and wider principles New research has found that people in Southeast Asia are more likely to trust technology if they...
Data will play key role in sustaining SEA digital economy growth

Data will play key role in sustaining SEA digital economy growth

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to reach $200 billion in gross merchandise value this year, but market players will need to understand consumer behaviour to sustain growth as adoption of online services matures across the region.   Southeast...
How digital transformation is driving economic change

How digital transformation is driving economic change

We are living in a time of exciting technological innovations. Digital technologies are driving transformative change. Economic paradigms are shifting. The new technologies are reshaping product and factor markets and profoundly altering business and work. The latest...
Bridging the digital divide between developing and developed nations

Bridging the digital divide between developing and developed nations

Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, President and Group Chairman, Islamic Development Bank The COVID-19 pandemic sped up the transition to a digital economy, yet the developing world still lags behind the developed world when it comes to access. Reaching critical milestones in...
Alternative data may feel risky: Here’s why it’s not

Alternative data may feel risky: Here’s why it’s not

Alternative data may feel risky: Here’s why it’s not   Without question, data is a critical corporate asset. That’s why, to varying degrees, most enterprises have already become data-driven businesses. These days, leading organizations in all...