Delta Completes Vietnam’s First Uptime Certified TCCF Data Center for Hanoi Telecom subsidiary HTC-ITC
Delta Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL., announced the completion of its new green data center for HTC-ITC, a subsidiary of Hanoi Telecom. It is Vietnam’s first data center to achieve successful certification from the Uptime Institute Tier Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF). The green data center offers users in […]
SEA Gamer Mall says lawyers handling cases of Malaysian executives charged by US DoJ
Two SEA Gamer Mall executives were charged by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for their involvement in a global hacking operation in at least the past six years. The gaming store confirmed its lawyers are currently handling the case and going through the indictment papers issued by the US DoJ. The executives were identified […]
China’s Tencent expands in Southeast Asia amid US, India tensions
Chinese tech giant Tencent confirmed opening a new Singapore office to be its Southeast Asia hub as it faces issues in the US and India. Tencent announcement said it was “expanding its business presence in Singapore to support our growing business in Southeast Asia and beyond”. The company already has offices in Malaysia, Thailand, and […]
ADB says coronavirus restrictions threaten Asia economic recovery in 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast said that economic recovery in the Asia Pacific region will be “swoosh-shaped” in 2021. Furthermore, it warned that additional restrictions to combat the pandemic may hinder the region’s return to growth. Developing Asia is predicted to contract in 2020, the first time in almost 6 decades. The 0.7% decrease […]
President Duterte not likely to issue EO on liberalizing satellite access in the Philippines
An executive order (EO) on liberalizing satellite access to enhance Internet connectivity in the Philippines is far from possible, because by doing so President Rodrigo Duterte may step on the powers of Congress. Furthermore, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the proposal of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) needs to be studied further. […]
System Integration Award 2020: Taiwan’s application of smart system integration in overseas markets
Taiwanese tech sector’s efforts continue to create progress in system integration. The country’s manufacturers and developers from various industries have been working together towards a mutual goal of becoming Asia’s ‘Silicon Valley’ and providing support in the development of smart solutions. The System Integration Award 2020 aims to encourage Taiwanese industry players to offer smart […]
Nepali businesses demand alternative to restrictions as economy takes hit
The pandemic has hit small to large enterprises from various industries in Nepal. An estimate of about 90% of the small and medium enterprises — contributor of 22% of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP) — have remained close. Most recent government data showed that Nepal’s GDP saw a massive decrease in the 3rd quarter of […]
Vietnam and Thailand Expand Cooperation Across Sectors
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister, Pham Binh Minh and Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Don Pramudwinai shared views on cooperation between the two countries during a virtual talk on September 3rd of this week. Both sides agreed to conduct more all-level meetings and visits and work together in preparation for the activities for the 45th […]
RPO Market Size Worth $20.8B by 2027 Reports Grand View Research, Inc.
Research by Grand View Research, Inc. reports that the global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) market size will reach $20.8 billion by 2027 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5%. This foreseen significant growth in the RPO market is attributed to the increasing demand for updated recruitment and hiring processes. The introduction of digital […]
China Again Urges India to Stop Banning Mobile Apps
India banned a total of 224 Chinese-linked mobile apps citing concerns over data privacy and threats to national security. China responded by urging the country to stop the ban. In the Chinese embassy statement, it said, “China urges Indian government to rectify discriminatory practices of blocking Chinese Mobile Apps with excuse of national security which […]
