Building a skeleton: Singapore announces an ethical framework for AI development
Singapore unveiled a first of its kind governance framework at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting. The world can expect more to follow.
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Is ASEAN doing enough to harness agritech’s potential?
Where is Southeast Asia in the global agritech landscape and what opportunities do ASEAN’s farmers have to capitalise on the benefits of new technologies?
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.
Will faster settlements get Singapore’s hawkers on board with cashless payments?
The new NETS system for faster settlements represents Singapore’s latest drive towards a cashless society. Will it bring the hawker-driven small payments sector on board?
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.
Is Singapore on the way to embracing cryptocurrency as part of the financial system?
While cryptocurrencies are yet to be exchange-registered, they are already a part of the payment landscape. But will Singapore fully implement digital currencies as a payment option?
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?
Banks and fintech companies: The twin pillars of financial inclusion
Fintech emerged as a direct challenge to the dominance of traditional banks. But banks and fintech companies are increasingly defining a unique relationship of mutual patronage.
The ASEAN Smart Cities Network: Singapore’s legacy as ASEAN chair
Singapore’s year as chair of ASEAN has come to a close. While tensions in the South China Sea dominate headlines, the island state’s most ambitious initiative as ASEAN chair has gone largely unnoticed.
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.