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Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is accelerating, yet a critical gap remains between technological capability and policy implementation. This panel brought together government officials, regulatory bodies, and platform industry representatives to explore how digital platforms can bridge this divide, reaching previously invisible populations, delivering services at unprecedented speed and… Source

Children across Southeast Asia are increasingly engaging online, which also exposes them to increased risks. According to DQ Institute‘s study, almost 79% of children aged 8 to 18 have experienced at least one form of online harm since the pandemic, including cyberbullying, scams, and sexual exploitation and abuse. The rapid spread of AI-generated content, such

As Southeast Asia advances its digital transformation, Thailand stands at a pivotal moment. The country’s digital economy is currently estimated to contribute around 6% of GDP, making it the second-largest digital economy in the ASEAN region. The country has made significant investments in digital infrastructure and workforce development through initiatives such as the National AI

Smart courts with AI-powered gameplay analysis, IoT cameras that enhance training, strategy Beyond the tech, a focus on fostering a vibrant community, supporting young talent, creating a league When Janet Teo first stumbled upon pickleball, she wasn’t scouting for her next business venture. After stepping away from the corporate world in late 2023, the seasoned

Partnership unlocks AI innovation flow between Malaysia, Hong Kong & the Greater Bay Area Collaboration strengthens Sunway iLabs’ role as a regional gateway for deep-tech & AI startups Sunway iLabs, the innovation lab and corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Sunway Group, has entered a strategic partnership with the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF) – NextGen

Partnership aims to nurture future engineering & design talent  Parties will collaborate to strengthen practical engineering capabilities aligned with industry needs Dassault Systèmes has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Taylor’s University and IME Technology to implement the Solidworks SkillForce programme in Malaysia. This marks a significant step towards empowering the next

Gross profits increased by 7% year-on-year, anchored by Carsome’s retail business  Group’s auto-financing arm, ramped up significantly in Q3 driven by strong operational uplift Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, has announced another quarter of profitability, reporting an Ebitda of over US$6.4 million (RM26 million) for the third quarter of 2025.

Cybersecurity remains a defining challenge shaping Southeast Asia’s digital economy. The region’s rapid expansion into cloud infrastructure, AI systems and interconnected digital services has created unprecedented opportunities, but also vulnerabilities. In addition, as frontier technologies such as quantum computing and agentic AI continue to reshape the region’s digital landscape… Source

By Adinova Fauri , Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Indonesia Online fraud and scams have become a critical threat to Indonesia’s socio-economic situation. In total, frauds and scams inflicted an estimated US$ 275 million (Rp 4.6 Trillion) in economic losses in Indonesia. The number likely understates the real costs, due to significant underreporting

This abridged report from the Tech for Good Institute examines how Southeast Asian governments are partnering with digital platforms to strengthen service delivery and achieve policy goals. This report includes policy recommendations and practical collaboration pathways to build sustainable, resilient partnerships that expand what is possible for citizens. The full version will be made available…