Boardroom Diaries: 5 Big Bets for Asia’s Tech Future
A silent revolution is underway in Asia’s boardrooms. Executives are strategising for the next few quarters and envisioning a future where Asia leads the global tech arena, and to achieve this, they are betting big on disruptive technologies. Here are five transformative bets shaping Asia’s technological destiny. Generative AI: Asia’s
How AI Is Reshaping Hiring, Pricing, and Innovation?
In the not-so-distant past, boardrooms brimmed with suits, spreadsheets, and strategy decks. Today, a new voice—calm, data-driven, and tireless—is whispering (or in some cases, shouting) in the ears of executives. That voice isn’t human. It’s algorithmic. And it’s changing everything. As artificial intelligence (AI) systems begin to influence, or outright
The Asia Way: How Eastern Values Are Powering the Future of Tech?
Silicon Valley has long been the epicentre of technological innovation, but a new leadership paradigm is emerging from the East that intertwines humility, harmony, and high performance. This “Asia Way” of leadership is not merely a regional phenomenon; it’s reshaping global best practices and challenging conventional Western leadership models. Asia’s
Digital Darwinism in Asian Banks: The Rise of Digital-Only Banks in Asia
In 2016, a relatively unknown company, Grab, started making waves as a ride-hailing service in Singapore. Fast forward a few years, and now a multi-service platform, Grab made a groundbreaking move, applying for a digital banking license in Singapore. As a result, by 2021, Grab’s digital-only banking service, GSX, was
US-China Tariff Reduction Truce Begins for 90 Days
In a major step to alleviate economic tensions, the US and China have temporarily lifted tariffs on one another’s goods as part of a 90-day trade truce. This marks a watershed moment in the trade war between the two largest economies in the world. The U.S.-China tariff reduction deal will
Top AI Trends in the Consumer Goods Industry
Healthcare, Financing, Manufacturing, Automotive, Education, Entertainment & Media, Agriculture, Real Estate, Travel & Hospitality, and even Cybersecurity — AI, Artificial Intelligence, is everywhere. Think the consumer goods industry has fallen behind? Not at all! AI has also revolutionised the CG sector, introducing groundbreaking trends that are reshaping product development, personalisation,
Samsung May Exit Vietnam, Eyes India for Production
The big tech giant, Samsung, is considering India as its next production hub due to increased tariffs imposed on Vietnamese imports by the U.S. Samsung, which nearly produces half of its smartphones and tablets in Vietnam, may look to India as a more effective and strategic alternative. India has emerged
Google’s Android Search Tactics Declared Illegal in Japan
Japan’s competition watchdog is turning up the heat on Big Tech. On Tuesday, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a cease-and-desist order to Google, accusing the tech giant of unfair business practices related to search services on Android devices. This decisive move echoes antitrust actions already underway in the
10 Tips to Analyse a Crypto Project Before You Invest?
As the Web 3.0 is gaining momentum so are the cryptocurrency projects. But with new projects launching every week, how can you tell which ones are worth your money? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, learning to analyse a crypto project before investing is essential to avoid scams
South Korea Pumped $24B in Semiconductor Amid the Global Race
On Tuesday, South Korea revealed a major boost in its support for the semiconductor industry, increasing the aid package to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion) — a 25% jump from the 26 trillion won package announced last year. This strategic move comes amid increasing pressure on the government to enhance
