Apple Commits USD250 Million on New Campus in Singapore Aiming to Expand Market in ASEAN
Apple has announced a USD 250 million expansion of its Ang Mo Kio campus in Singapore, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia with construction set to begin this year, according to Thailand-business-news dated 04 September 2024. The project will utilize 100% renewable energy and target LEED certification, highlighting Apple’s dedication to sustainability. The announcement, made […]
China and Thailand to Build Digital Ecosystem for Smart Cities and Cross-Border Trade
China and Thailand are joining forces to create a robust digital ecosystem aimed at developing smart cities and enhancing cross-border trade, with Chinese technology playing a pivotal role across Southeast Asia. The Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand, in collaboration with cities like Shenzhen and Hangzhou, as well as Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, is spearheading […]
By 2040 Most of ASEAN’s Coal Power Plants Will Be Aged 28 Years, Ready to be Profitably Phased Out for Renewable Transition
Southeast Asia’s coal power plants could be profitably retired by 2040, aligning with global climate goals, as per a recent analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The study indicates that the region’s coal plants will average 28 years of age by 2040, approaching the global retirement benchmark of 36 years, which challenges the prevailing assumption […]
Cambodia Partners with Switzerland to Integrate Blockchain Technology in Smart City Project
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation has joined forces with the Swiss-based DFINITY Foundation to advance the use of Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in the nation’s smart city projects. This partnership, formalised through a letter of intent signed at Singapore Blockchain Technology Week on 19 September 2024, aims to revolutionise Cambodia’s technology […]
The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS, A Symbol of Progress and Connectivity
The ambitious Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is paving the way for a new era of transportation between Malaysia and Singapore. Set to redefine cross-border travel, this cutting-edge railway shuttle link is a testament to innovative engineering and a shared vision for seamless mobility. Initiated in 2019, the RTS Link is a marvel […]
Malaysia and Cambodia Unveil Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage
In a major milestone for regional digital payments, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) have successfully launched a cross-border QR payment linkage between Malaysia and Cambodia, aiming to connect over five million merchants across both countries, according to Asianbankingandfinance dated 20 September 2024. This ambitious initiative, which reached the end […]