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Beyond Moore’s Law: How Asia Can Shape the Next Wave of Tech

For decades, the technology industry was guided by a simple prediction: Moore’s Law. Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, observed in 1965 that the number of ...

Strategic Moves in Asia: Trump’s Summits with Xi and Takaichi

In a whirlwind week of diplomacy, President Trump held two high-stakes summits in Asia—one with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea and the ...

Vietnam’s green logistics revolution: The next big opportunity for global investors

In recent years, Vietnam has been making big moves, not just in manufacturing and exports, but also in sustainability. One area gaining serious attention is ...

South Korea’s AI Framework Act: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges Before Enforcement

South Korea is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic AI markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The country has robust digital infrastructure, world-leading internet ...

Indonesia’s AI National Roadmap White Paper: Paving the Way Toward a Smarter and Sovereign Digital Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world by reshaping everything from industry to education and public services. Recognizing its transformative power, Indonesia has taken ...

Cross border QR Payments driving Asia’s digital integration

Cross-border QR payments are surging in Asia, driven by policy support and consumer demand. Rising smartphone use and digital literacy make QR codes a simple, ...

Beyond Moore’s Law: How Asia Can Shape the Next Wave of Tech

For decades, the technology industry was guided by a simple prediction: Moore’s Law. Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, observed in 1965 that the number of ...

Vietnam’s cross-border e-commerce: A market of promise and challenge

Vietnam is rapidly becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic e-commerce markets. In 2024, the sector was valued at over USD 25 billion, recording 20% ...

One code to rule them all: Indonesia’s QRIS development

Birth of QRIS QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) is Indonesia’s national digital payment standard introduced by the Central Bank of Indonesia, Bank Indonesia, in ...

Shaping innovation strategies in Emerging Asia

Emerging Asia, home to the fast-growing economies of South and Southeast Asia, faces a paradox. Innovation is becoming central to global competitiveness, yet governments across ...

Regulatory Sandboxes offer Opportunities for Innovators and Investors in Vietnam

Vietnam is moving quickly to position itself as a regional hub for digital innovation. Recently, Vietnam has been actively developing and implementing "controlled testing mechanisms", ...

E-sports in Southeast Asia: From Gaming Halls to Growth Engines

Not long ago, gaming in Southeast Asia was dismissed as a pastime, something teenagers did in Internet cafés, often to the dismay of parents and ...