Thailand slipped one place to 40th in the World Digital Competitiveness Index 2019, partly because of a lack of public access to digital public services and subpar participation in public decision-making. The rankings, which cover 63 countries, were released on Thursday. The index was commissioned by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, a think tank under […]
Read MoreAs the partner country of next April’s 2020 Hannover Messe, Indonesia looks set to seize the opportunities presented at one of the world’s largest trade shows held in the north German city. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the managing board of Deutsche Messe AG, organizer of the annual trade fair, told the media Wednesday the event would help Indonesia accelerate […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The government will raise a total of RM135.7bil gross direct debt in 2019, of which 61%, or RM83.3bil, will be used to redeem the federal government’s outstanding debt. The remaining amount of RM52.4bil will be utilised for the government’s development expenditure such as roads and infrastructure as budgeted and approved by Parliament in […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remained near the bottom of the world standings in terms of digital competitiveness amid a one-notch improvement in this year’s ranking, according to a report of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The Philippines climbed one spot to 55th place out of 63 economies in the IMD World Digital […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – From growing e-commerce, online gaming, travel booking, and offline-to-online platforms such as ride-hailing and food delivery, Vietnam’s digital economy continues to thrive, with its gross merchandise value being 4% of the country’s GDP. Positive outlook created by the Vietnamese Government’s strategic plans on developing a digital economy is boosting foreign investors’ appetite for […]
Read More[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysians’ income could rise 26 per cent if women are given equal access to economic opportunities, according to the World Bank. That rise in income per capita would imply a 9,400 ringgit (S$3,098) annual gain for each Malaysian on average, according to a report released by the bank on Friday. Three-quarters of the […]
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