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BIMP-EAGA to Deepen Digital Integration and Connectivity in Line with ASEAN Thrust

November 03, 2021

The Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap will guide digital transformation, which is key to pandemic recovery.
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Wide-Ranging Measures Needed to Improve Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas, Says ITU Report

September 24, 2021

Policies that encourage PPPs and relaxed taxes and levies are among recommendations.
Mobile apps, such as Grab—a ride-hailing service that expanded to food delivery and package delivery, have thrived in Southeast Asia's booming digital economy. Photo credit: ADB.

Taxing the Digital Economy

September 14, 2021

Global and regional initiatives to strengthen tax cooperation will be key to overcoming the challenges posed by increased digitalization and globalization.
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Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could Usher in BIMP-EAGA’s Space Economy

August 18, 2021

A Malaysian startup wants to be the first to launch a LEO satellite to provide fast and affordable internet access in Borneo.
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Satellite Internet Offers a Quick Solution to Bridge Connectivity Gap in Mindanao

July 02, 2021

Pilot project shows installation takes just half a day or a day at the most.
The ASEAN Access website is designed to help small businesses enter new markets by providing information and linking them to service providers.

ASEAN Opens Online Portal for SMEs

June 22, 2021

The ASEAN Access portal helps small and medium-sized enterprises explore market opportunities within and outside Southeast Asia.
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Makassar Paves the Way for Smart and Pandemic-Proof City Planning in Indonesia

June 22, 2021

A manual using COVID-19 data was launched to help cities be more resilient to crises.
A startup should be nimble and be able to pivot when needed. Photo credit: iStock/ismagilov

3 Essential Tips on Starting a Business during a Pandemic

June 15, 2021

Solve pain points, pivot, and prepare to fail, advised up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
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Southeast Asia Prepares Shift to Digital Payments

May 27, 2021

Countries are upgrading payment systems and updating regulatory frameworks to promote financial innovation and improve security.
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Hunting for a Unicorn Startup in BIMP-EAGA

April 23, 2021

Helping startups flourish requires not just a host of measures but a change in mindset.