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Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism bested other organisations in Middle East Technology Excellence Awards

The DCT is the first government agency in the United Arab Emirates to use cloud data centres.

Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism bested other organisations in Middle East Technology Excellence Awards

The DCT is the first government agency in the United Arab Emirates to use cloud data centres.

First Ever ‘Corporate Purpose Monitor’ Launches in Southeast Asia

Research reveals how corporate purpose-related social media communications engage and align with public interest in Asia.

Citi raises record $40b sustainable financing for APAC clients in 2021 YTD

This was thanks to Alibaba’s $5b offerings and a $2.5 bond issuance by SK hynix.

Find out who won at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2021

Over 20 companies were hailed in this year’s virtual presentation.

Ingenious brands recognised for meaningful experience initiatives at the Asian Experience Awards 2021

Over 20 companies were hailed in this inaugural programme by the Asian Business Review.

Innovations should first consider business purpose and meaningful impact on the digital journey, says RSM’s Dennis Lee

He adds that the real game-changers are the most simple, convenient, global, sustainable solutions.

Great customer experience is a leadership commitment, says EY’s Sam Lo

Digitalisation, analytics can enable better products and services.

KPMG’s Guillaume Sachet believes now is the time to shift from recovery to resolve

The Customer Practice leader advocates more intelligent tools, human connections to address customers’ unique needs.

KPMG's Brad Styles on capturing digital opportunities amid pandemic challenges

Thriving in an increasingly digitised world will involve a rethink of business strategy, tech infrastructure, skills and mindsets

The inaugural Asian Telecommunications Awards are now accepting nominations

Entry submission runs from 6 September 2021 to 7 January 2022.

FIs need to set clear net-zero goals else loans, assets deteriorate: Moody’s

Delayed goals and actions would hurt banks’ asset and loan quality in the future.

Global insurer Chubb acquires Cigna’s APAC business for $5.75b

Cigna has operations in seven markets in Asia-Pacific.

How can SEA businesses expand their presence through social media?

8 out of 10 consumers in the region use online platforms to discover items they want to buy. 

How global brands can ride the e-commerce wave in Southeast Asia

ZALORA provides brands with data-driven insights derived from its 2.6 million users.

4 in 5 banks prioritises people over products

81% of banks seek to differentiate their customer experience.

HSBC, Temasek partner to fund sustainable infrastructure projects in Asia

The two hope to dispense over US$1b of loans over the next five years.

APAC’s mobile wallet adoption chips away at traditional payments’ dominance

Mobile wallet adoption in Thailand, Vietnam far exceed those in the US, the UK.