Why 2019 will be a big year for fintech in the Philippines
Some of the biggest names in the Asian VC scene are flocking to the Philippines. After years of lacklustre growth, the Filipino fintech sector is undergoing a renaissance.
Articles by Preetam Kaushik
Challenges and opportunities: Democratising ASEAN’s digital sphere
The ASEAN digital economy is growing at a frenetic pace. While millions are enjoying the economic and social benefits of improved connectivity, hundreds of millions more run the risk of getting left behind.
Cybersecurity and cryptojacking in 2019 – a disaster in the making?
The use of crypto-mining malware has grown rapidly in the past two years to become a massive concern for cybersecurity experts. With the ASEAN region lagging behind the rest of the world in addressing cybersecurity concerns, the region is fast becoming a favourite haunt for cybercriminals involved in cryptojacking.
Why Singapore and why now? The story behind Facebook’s new Election Monitoring Centre
With elections set to take place around ASEAN this year, Facebook is arming itself for a war on misinformation and fake news. Singapore will become Facebook’s frontline in this upcoming crusade.
Grab’s latest partnership shows it means business in the “super apps” battle royale
Grab is poised to become the go-to app for millions of customers. Senior MD Reuben Lai explains how the company’s latest partnership with ZhongAn from China will improve Grab for its drivers as well as ordinary users.
Decoding the future of blockchain for ASEAN in 2019
While 2018 was a mixed year for cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology shows no signs of slowing down.
No longer under the radar: Vietnam’s emergence as a startup hub
Vietnam is fast becoming a tech startup hub in the ASEAN region. What are the factors behind this transformation, and can Vietnam catch up with the likes of Singapore and Indonesia in the regional startup landscape?
ASEAN is not China: Why the ASEAN P2P lending market will avoid the Chinese pitfalls
Recent market shifts in China have raised serious concerns regarding the long-term stability of P2P lending. But ASEAN is not China. It will not suffer the same fate.
Asian cities stand to lure climate investments worth US$20 trillion
Around 1.2 billion more people will migrate to urban areas in Asia over the next three to four decades. If the Paris climate agreement is to be a success, it is cities that must drive green solutions.