Digital Economy stories - Page 2

Southeast Asia faced an alarming average of 146,944 web threats daily in H1 2024, with Malaysia leading at 19,615,255 incidents, Kaspersky warns.

As Australian businesses face a staggering digital skills gap costing GBP £2 billion annually, companies are turning to Network as a Service for solutions.

Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.

Microsoft has launched a new Innovation Hub in North Sydney to aid Australian firms in leveraging AI and other technologies for competitive advantage.

JLL Thailand has brokered a major real estate deal on Bangna-Trat Road, signalling the nation's evolving role as a digital infrastructure hub.

FPT and Ericsson have teamed up to enhance 5G technology and AI adoption in Vietnam, aiming to revolutionise sectors like healthcare and retail.

A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.

Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific boost growth and competitiveness.

Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.

As SHEIN mulls a potential IPO in London, its digital dominance and robust app engagement position the fast-fashion brand strongly amid criticism.

A report by Amazon Global Selling highlights the challenges and opportunities for ASEAN-6 MSMEs, predicting their e-commerce export revenue could soar from USD $18.9 billion to USD $30.4 billion by 2028.

Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is set to host 'Indonesia AI Day 2024' on 14 November in Jakarta, focusing on AI Sovereignty and its economic impact.

IDnow has partnered with IDnow Trust Services AB, a newly certified Qualified Trust Service Provider, to enhance digital signature solutions across the EU.

EBANX, founded in Brazil, is championing financial inclusion in emerging markets by connecting global businesses with local consumers across 29 countries.

Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Cloudflare to distribute security and connectivity solutions across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.

Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.