Digital Economy
iOS Is No Longer a Global Security Baseline. Enterprise IT in Asia Needs to Act Like It.
Apple’s once-unified iOS ecosystem is splintering into a geography-dependent maze of permissions and protocols, driven by a patchwork of regional mandates—from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) to Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA). Even in m…
The Prediction Market Boom Is Real. In Asia, So Is the Ban Hammer
Prediction markets have surged in popularity in the U.S., but in Asia they are constricted. Interest exists and local players have emerged, but regulatory frameworks do not accommodate their growth.
Aleph commemorates its 20-year journey with the premiere of “Banner Dogs: The Aleph Journey”, a Non Stop Studios original docuseries
From $5,000 to $2 Billion: The docuseries captures how a Latin American dream became one of the world’s most influential digital growth stories
Hong Kong’s Next Tech Edge: Where Data, Discipline, and Global Ambition Meet
Hong Kong is once again becoming a launchpad—not for the frothy, consumer-internet wave of a decade ago, but for a more durable shift: the rise of enterprise technology, data resilience, and AI-driven industry solutions.
Asia’s Stablecoin Shift: How Banks and Superapps Are Testing the New Payment Rail
While headlines about Bitcoin and Ethereum have cooled, their “cousins,” stablecoins, are attracting new attention across Asia. Unlike speculative crypto, these are fiat-backed, regulated tokens designed for settlement. They behave like digital versions of existing money, not assets for trading.
From Anime to Autos: How Cool Japan Fund Is Rewriting Soft Power in Southeast Asia
In the midst of a funding winter that has seen even the most ardent supporters of the region winding back their commitment, a Japanese fund is doubling down on its presence in Southeast Asia.
Thailand’s Digital Transformation Gets a Boost from China Tech and Investments
The growing popularity of Chinese apps and technology is accelerating Thailand’s digital transformation, with mobile payments, short videos, e-commerce, cloud computing and artificial intelligence becoming increasingly popular in the Southeast Asian nation.
AI’s Winners and Losers: Big Tech Surges, Legacy Software Falters
DBS warns AI is fueling Big Tech’s gains while squeezing enterprise software and IT services
How India Made Quick Commerce a Way of Life
Craving ice cream at midnight? Missing an ingredient while cooking? Need a last-minute gift? In India’s metros like Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, these emergencies are now non-events. Open an app, tap a few buttons, and in as little as 10 minutes, it’s at your door.
On-demand Streaming Showdown: The Battle for Southeast Asia’s Eyeballs
Southeast Asia is quickly becoming one of the hottest contested arenas for streaming platforms. With a massive, mobile-first population and a growing appetite for video content, the region, which boasts half a billion internet users, is drawing attention from global players.
Indonesia’s digital lending is growing fast, but so are the risks
Indonesia's digital lending scene is exploding as fintechs scramble to serve the country’s millions of unbanked.
Scroll, Spin, Spend: How China is Influencing Southeast Asia’s E-commerce
When it comes to e-commerce trends, China often sets the pace, and the rest of the world follows. These days, online shopping isn’t just about searching for what you need—it finds you. Whether through livestreams or algorithm-driven video feeds, e-commerce in Southeast Asia is being reshaped by platforms that treat shopping more like entertainment or ev…
Fewer Apps, More Utility: How Mini Apps Are Changing Digital Life in Southeast Asia
With phones cluttered by dozens of apps and constant notifications, users across Southeast Asia are feeling the weight of digital overload. It’s no surprise then, that many are embracing a simpler solution: doing more with fewer apps. Instead of toggling between separate tools for payments, messaging, shopping, or booking, users are …
When cloud goes local: What GoTo’s migration signals about Indonesia’s data future
Earlier this June, Indonesian tech giant GoTo pulled off one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most complex cloud migrations. The company moved its on-demand services systems, which are used by millions of people daily, to Tencent Cloud’s local data center in Jakarta. The shift involved
Made-in-China Short Dramas for Mobile Phones Gain Popularity in the U.S.
After web novels and online games, bite-sized short dramas have become the latest cultural export from China to captivate U.S. audiences.
Why Southeast Asia’s super apps won’t look like China’s
Over the past decade, the term "super app" has evolved from a tech-industry buzzword to a shorthand for any app that attempts to do it all: messaging, payments, shopping, ride-hailing, and more.
From QR Codes to Palm Scans: Is China Setting the New Global Standard for Digital Payments?
No phone. No wallet. Just a wave of the hand.