By Vidmay Naini, GM, eBay’s global emerging markets Southeast Asia’s digital economy is poised to exceed US$300 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by 2025 and potentially reach US$1 trillion in 2030. Ecommerce is one of the biggest growth drivers – the sector’s GMV is expected to reach US$211 billion...
In the bustling landscape of today’s corporate world, success hinges not only on visionary leadership and innovative products but also on a motivated and engaged workforce. Recognising the invaluable contribution of their employees, SMEs are increasingly investing in comprehensive company benefits. Far from being an afterthought, these benefits are...
By Collins Chong Yew Keat The visit of newly elected Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to Malaysia comes at a vital opportune need for Thailand to ensure long-term economic and geostrategic returns. Chief among the objectives will be to strengthen traditional domains of greater economic and trade returns, for both...
When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the importance of a comfortable, supportive, and affordable mattress cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, finding such a mattress can often prove to be a challenging task. That's where Origin Mattress, a Malaysian company, steps in, making the quest for a perfect...
In the aftermath of Budget 2024, Malaysia's SMEs stand at a critical juncture, grappling with unexpected challenges and the tantalising prospect of new opportunities. Datuk William Ng, the national president of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA), articulates the collective sentiment of SME stakeholders who find themselves...
By Gery Zollinger Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention lately, with numerous use cases emerging within the financial sector. Financial service institutions (FSIs) are leveraging AI to support client interaction, create personalized recommendations based on large data volumes, and accurately identify discrepancies as part of anti-money laundering (AML) and...
By Hew Wee Choong In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, one technology has emerged as a game-changer – Robotic Process Automation (RPA). RPA, often referred to as software "robots," excels at handling labor-intensive, repetitive tasks by mimicking human actions. What sets RPA apart is its versatility, as it can seamlessly...
By Dana Rao  Generative AI is changing the way we all think about creativity. Type “3D render of a paper dragon, studio-style photography” and you’re instantly offered multiple variations of a portrait of a ferocious origami creature; or combine a few data points with simple instructions, and a chatbot can...
By Professors Darwin Choi, Gao Zhenyu, Jiang Wenxi and Jo Chanik, Department of Finance, CUHK Business School We live in an era of unprecedented and rapid warming of the global environment due to human activities. So far, global temperatures have already risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and...
By Jens Bohnwagner, CEO of XSQUARE Technologies COVID-19 has changed the way businesses traditionally operate, bringing to the forefront new challenges and opportunities to be seized. Nowhere is this transformation more pronounced than in the warehousing industry. The pandemic has paved the way for a dramatic increase in the demand for...
When it comes to printers, ink cartridges (and their unreliability) always come to mind. And for some reason, you always find yourself grappling with a printer. But technology has come a long way, and now we are presented with a smart option; tank-based printing. They have ink tanks of...
By Ben Lim, Senior Country Manager, Epicor The International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its 2023 WESO Trends report said that global unemployment is expected to rise in 2023, by around three million, to 208 million, corresponding to a global unemployment rate of 5.8%. Additionally, the report state that job quality remains...

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