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 ...
AI and the Future of Work: Disruption or Transformation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is reshaping industries, transforming workflows, and challenging traditional employment models across the globe. For policymakers, ...
Superapps Supervised? Rethinking Regulation in Asia’s Digital Economy
Superapps Supervised? Rethinking Regulation in Asia’s Digital Economy 21 July 2025 In much of Asia, digital life is increasingly lived through a single screen: the ...
AI and Elections: Navigating the New Frontier of Democracy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us—from healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. But one of its most profound and potentially ...
ACCC Final Report Signals Push for Digital Platform Regulation
For years now, the Australian government has been investigating the country’s internet landscape, hoping to address the consumer and competitive harms it attributes to major ...
Malaysia’s Data Protection Act takes shape: What businesses need to know
As Malaysia positions itself at the forefront of regional digital services, its laws still play catch up to global information security requirements. While the country ...
Asia’s Cloud Sovereignty Movement: Navigating the Intersection of Growth and National Security
In 2025, Asia stands at the forefront of a transformative shift in digital governance. The region's rapid digitalization, coupled with heightened concerns over data privacy, ...
AI Governance in Asia-Pacific: Key Takeaways from G7 and ASEAN Dialogues
As artificial intelligence (AI) redefines economies, societies, and governance models globally, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a proactive force in shaping responsible AI development. ...
Innovation to Drive Vietnam’s Transformation
Perhaps never before has innovation been so highly regarded in Vietnam as it is today. The nation is witnessing a rise in innovation, which is ...
Digital exclusivity – where is the digital divide today?
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to modern digital technologies, such as the Internet, smartphones, and other connected devices, ...