How are ASEAN countries leading the digital transformation wave

How are ASEAN countries leading the digital transformation wave

Elliot Rhodes, a financial analyst and instructor, explores how ASEAN countries are leading the digital transformation wave Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has one of the most robust economies in Asia. The regional intergovernmental organisation has 10 member countries whose combined GDP is in excess of $2.5 trillion. The region’s economy is currently growing…

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The rise of online learning during COVID-19 mean for Southeast Asia

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to mass school and university closures worldwide. Southeast Asian states are no different: the impact on the region’s education sector has been overwhelming. Like the rest of the world, the educational institutions in Southeast Asia are embracing virtual and distance learning. However, the sudden shift to online schooling has raised…

Malaysia is still struggling behind most of its neighbours when it comes to mobile speeds. — SoyaCincau pic

Speedtest: Malaysia’s mobile speeds lag behind six Asean countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Mobile and fixed broadband connectivity has become more crucial during the current pandemic as most people are now working and learning from home. Speedtest has revealed its Global Index for December 2020 which reveals some interesting trends worldwide. Narrowing down to our Asean region, it appears that Malaysia is still struggling behind most…