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Digital cities in action: Meet Jamie Wong
Our Digital cities in action series gives you an inside look at our technical experts in the digital sector around Asia. This week, we’re highlighting a leader from our Digital team in Taipei whose curiosity about landscapes and passion for geospatial technology has driven a career focused on bringing digital innovation in the field of Geographic Information System (GIS). Jamie Wong is Digital Lead and Senior GIS Analyst based in Taipei.
Digital cities in action – My digital journey: Meet Jamie Wong - Blog
Our Digital cities in action – My digital journey series gives you an inside look at our technical experts in the digital sector around Asia. This week, we’re highlighting a leader from our Digital team in Taipei whose curiosity about landscapes and passion for geospatial technology has driven a career focused on bringing digital innovation in the field of Geographic Information System (GIS). Jamie Wong is Digital Lead and Senior GIS Analyst based in Taipei.
How Allan Thygesen is steering DocuSign beyond the e-signature
“How They See It” is where we delve into the minds of those steering the ships of today’s most dynamic companies. In this instalment, we ask Allan Thygensen, CEO of software company, DocuSign, about how he sees his work with electronic agreements. He shares about DocuSign’s new technology, the difficulties of being the leader of an innovative company, and the importance of trust. Click here for more interviews with business leaders.
How Benjamin Soh is building a repository and the future of ESG practices
“How They See It” is where we delve into the minds of those steering the ships of today’s most dynamic companies. In this instalment, we ask Benjamin Soh, co-founder and Managing Director of digital repository of ESG data, ESGpedia, about his vision for transforming ESG practices across industries.
Why Pearlyn Lee moved to France to pursue her F&B passions
Pearlyn Lee’s work in the commodities sector brought her to Europe, where she was forcessed on business developed and structured finance. Despite being based in Switzerland, Lee would take frequent trips to Paris, where she fell in love with the famous city of lights. Her decision to move to Paris came after a while spent in Europe. After the Bataclan attacks on November 13th, 2015, Lee realised that life could be unexpectedly cut short by any number of tragedies.
Survey: Singapore business’ sustainability goals are lacking
Sustainability goals are becoming increasingly important, and in some cases, essential, for businesses worldwide. In this regard, Singaporean companies stand out, with the highest proportion of businesses setting sustainability targets among all countries surveyed in Alibaba Cloud’s recent report, “Tech-Driven Sustainability Trends and Index 2024.
Booking.com makes the holidays greener with updated sustainability program
As the holiday season approaches, Booking.com has revamped its sustainability program, aimed at supporting its accommodation and experience partners in becoming greener. The update centers on assisting partners with third-party certification pathways, aiming to make eco-friendly travel options more accessible for both partners and travellers. Recent research from Booking.com underscores the growing importance of sustainability in travel.
Booking.com makes the holidays greener with updated sustainability program
As the holiday season approaches, Booking.com has revamped its sustainability program, aimed at supporting its accommodation and experience partners in becoming greener. The update centers on assisting partners with third-party certification pathways, aiming to make eco-friendly travel options more accessible for both partners and travellers. Recent research from Booking.com underscores the growing importance of sustainability in travel.
A spark ignites between ESGpedia and SMEs in the Philippines
Local company, ESGpedia has joined the Philippines’ Sustainable Practices and Reporting Kickoff (‘SPARK’) program, which aims to encourage sustainable business practices among Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With this collaboration, ESGpedia aims to streamline sustainability report among Filipino SMEs. ESGpedia offers a platform with comprehensive ESG data and insights, helping businesses assess and improve their sustainability practices.
Survey: Singapore business’ sustainability goals are lacking
Sustainability goals are becoming increasingly important, and in some cases, essential, for businesses worldwide. In this regard, Singaporean companies stand out, with the highest proportion of businesses setting sustainability targets among all countries surveyed in Alibaba Cloud’s recent report, “Tech-Driven Sustainability Trends and Index 2024.
Powering up Punggol Digital District for the green future
JTC appoints Univers, a global decarbonisation software firm, and PacificLight Power, a Singapore-based power generator and retailer, to design, build, and operate Singapore’s first district-level Smart Grid. This Smart Grid will be housed in Punggol Digital District (PDD), and is part of Singapore’s efforts to transition to green energy.
Survey: Companies value communication skills more than IT proficiency
Cybersecurity roles are increasingly prioritising communication skills, according to a report by Indeed, the global employment website. As cyber threats become more complex, with advances like AI-powered deepfakes increasing the potential for deception, companies are seeking candidates with strong communication capabilities to navigate this evolving landscape.
FS-ISAC helps the financial sector guard against digital impersonations
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), a non-profit organisation with a focus on cybersecurity in the global financial system, recently released a whitepaper titled: Deepfakes in the Financial Sector: Understanding the Threats, Managing the Risks. This paper aims to help senior executives, board members, and cyber leaders address the emerging cybersecurity risk posed by deepfakes.
How marketing agency OtterHalf helps businesses find their whole narrative
“How They See It” is where we delve into the minds of those steering the ships of today’s most dynamic companies. In this instalment, we ask Cassandra Ong, co-founder and CEO of fractional marketing agency, OtterHalf, about how she sees the role of marketing in the present day.
Australia’s Beer Industry Faces Crisis From Gen Z
by A report by behavioural insights consultancy, Canvas8 explores the shifting preferences of Australian consumers, indicating a decline in beer consumption. The factors driving this change are increasing costs, cultural associations with beer, and the influence of wellness culture among Gen Z consumers. Similar trends in decreasing alcohol consumption are also evident in Singapore, where local cocktail bars increasingly offer low or no-alcohol beverages.
Why The Affluent Go Through Financial Gymnastics To Maximise Every Dollar
by Earlier this month, Mastercard released a study about how affluent consumers manage their money. By surveying 29,536 consumers across 23 markets, Mastercard identified patterns in people’s spending and saving habits — particularly noting the unique ways that affluent consumers, those among the top 10% of household incomes domestically, attempt to maximise their rewards. These affluent individuals are more savvy with their investments. This comes from their willingness to take risks.
Why the affluent go through financial gymnastics to maximise every dollar
Earlier this month, Mastercard released a study about how affluent consumers manage their money. By surveying 29,536 consumers across 23 markets, Mastercard identified patterns in people’s spending and saving habits — particularly noting the unique ways that affluent consumers, those among the top 10% of household incomes domestically, attempt to maximise their rewards. These affluent individuals are more savvy with their investments. This comes from their willingness to take risks.
Australia’s beer industry faces crisis from Gen Z
A report by behavioural insights consultancy, Canvas8 explores the shifting preferences of Australian consumers, indicating a decline in beer consumption. The factors driving this change are increasing costs, cultural associations with beer, and the influence of wellness culture among Gen Z consumers. Similar trends in decreasing alcohol consumption are also evident in Singapore, where local cocktail bars increasingly offer low or no-alcohol beverages.
Sexual health teleconsultant Quinn is making taboo topics easier to approach
DTAP Clinic was founded almost two decades ago, with a specialisation on sexual health for all. The holding company of DTAP, Republic Healthcare Holdings has decided to go one step further to promote sexual health with their new medical technology company, Quinn Health. Both Quinn and DTAP are marketed as separate, but linked entities. While they have similar goals, the two medical services offer slightly different options, target different groups, and are at different price points.
Mastercard and ASEAN Foundation unite to arm the region against digital threats
Mastercard signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with intergovernmental organisation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foundation. The two organisations will be collaborating to launch the ASEAN Foundation-Mastercard Cybersecurity Resilience Program, where they will implement a slew of initiatives across the foundation’s member countries. These programmes aim to improve the cybersecurity capabilities of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and public sector entities.
Customers Can Now Use Bitcoin To Pay For Five Star Hotel, Capella Singapore
While digital assets were most talked about in the turn of the decade, they are still present now and have resurged after their previous crash. In the present day, there are over 560 million people globally who own digital currencies, and the cryptocurrency market in particular has been doing well.
Day one of the Ocean Collective Summit looks at innovative strategies for the future of the oceans
This year’s annual two-day Ocean Collective Summit (TOCS) started yesterday at Sheraton Towers. This iteration is the third edition of the summit, bringing together stakeholders, including conservationists, business leaders, and policymakers with the shared objective of protecting the world’s ocean.
Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore and Migrant Workers Center work together to brew social cohesion in Singapore
Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APB) has partnered with Migrant Workers’ Center (MWC) as part of their new corporate social responsibility initiative, called ‘Worlds Together.’ Through this initiative, APB will be hosting three activities where Singaporeans and migrant workers will get the opportunity to get to know each other through shared activities and a shared meal. APB Singapore is a local brewery known for producing beer brands like Tiger, Heineken, and Guinness.
How Takeda incorporates medical access programmes into their business ethos
“How They See It” is where we delve into the minds of those steering the ships of today’s most dynamic companies. In this instalment, we ask Dion Warren, Head of Multi-Country Organization, India & Southeast Asia for Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, a leading Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company.
VegThisCity Organises Alcohol Alternative Bar Crawl Tour For The Conscious Consumers
by Singapore is well-known as a cosmopolitan city with a diverse population. While this variety is mostly used to refer to differences in religion, race, or nationality, those in Singapore also have diverse tastes. For those who enjoy the atmosphere of bars but dislike the burn of alcohol, who are more health-conscious, or just don’t want to drink for any number of reasons, local tour company VegThisCity has launched a new sober bar crawl event called Singa-pour Tour.
Customers can now use Bitcoin to pay for five star hotel, Capella Singapore
Capella Hotel Group recently announced that they will be accepting Digital Payment Tokens (DPTs) — digital representations of value such as cryptocurrency — at two of their hotels, Capella Singapore, and Patina Maldives in Fari Island. To do so, they will be partnering with dtcpay, a Singapore-based DPT payment service provider. Capella Hotel Group is a hospitality group that owns a number of hotels worldwide.
IBM offers Free AI training programmes to 4,500 youths and adults in Singapore
IT Services and IT Consulting company, IBM Singapore will be launching new free programmes on their online platform, SkillsBuild, where they will provide free AI training to 4,500 youths and adults locally. This programme aims to provide users with skills to access career opportunities and remain relevant in the market, as a reaction to the present rapid adoption of AI by companies. IBM SkillsBuild is IBM’s existing online platform launched back in 2021.
Meltwater Study Names K-Pop and Singapore Airlines As The Brand Winners of Singapore’s F1
by The Formula 1 (F1) race is as synonymous with advertising and brands as it is with the race itself. Teams rely on sponsorships and partnerships to fund their operations, while brands gain exposure through their association with the high-profile event. To assess the impact of this association, media monitoring company, Meltwater, conducted a study to see which brands were most talked about online before, during, and after the Singapore race weekend.
Meltwater study names K-Pop and Singapore Airlines as the brand winners of Singapore's F1
The Formula 1 (F1) race is as synonymous with advertising and brands as it is with the race itself. Teams rely on sponsorships and partnerships to fund their operations, while brands gain exposure through their association with the high-profile event. To assess the impact of this association, media monitoring company, Meltwater, conducted a study to see which brands were most talked about online before, during, and after the Singapore race weekend.
BT Group weaves Global Fabric to stitch together cloud services and cover security gaps
Telecommunications company BT Group announced the upcoming launch of its new network-as-a-service product, Global Fabric, this week. This product is designed to protect companies that use a range of online services across multiple cloud platforms, a necessity as artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly contributing to the rise of cybersecurity threats. BT Group is a technology group from the United Kingdom that primarily provides telecommunications and related digital products and services.
User first design is crucial for the future of streaming
With advancements in technology comes new opportunities for revenue, such as streaming media — when people view videos and audio files without downloading them. In the Asian Pacific (APAC) region, the video streaming market is projected to be worth $112.89 billion by 2030, and companies such as Agora inc. hope to capitalise on this trend by keeping the user at the forefront of tech development.
European Businesses Could Lose Interest In Southeast Asia
by Over the years, Southeast Asia has been a rapidly growing region worth paying attention to — the Malaysian Ringgit reached an all time high, signalling steady economic improvement for the country. This economic trend is present in other ASEAN nations too, and the outcome of this it seems, is European businesses being increasingly optimistic about the region, according to the 10th Edition of the EU-ASEAN Business Council’s poll.
It's time for the steel industry to mine for sustainable materials
Today, the steel industry contributes emissions. After all, steel is essential in a number of industries, including mining, construction, and manufacturing. As the world increasingly turns to lowered emissions, third party risk manager DNV has released a report providing advice for the steel industry.
This is how LGBTQ+ people travel according to Booking.com
Booking.com, a digital travel platform where individuals can book accommodation, flights, and attractions, has released a research investigating LGBTQ+ travellers from Singapore. This research is an interesting investigation into the preferences and considerations that LGBTQ+ individuals have before travelling.
VegThisCity organises alcohol alternative bar crawl tour for the conscious consumers
Singapore is well-known as a cosmopolitan city with a diverse population. While this variety is mostly used to refer to differences in religion, race, or nationality, those in Singapore also have diverse tastes. For those who enjoy the atmosphere of bars but dislike the burn of alcohol, who are more health-conscious, or just don’t want to drink for any number of reasons, local tour company VegThisCity has launched a new sober bar crawl event called Singa-pour Tour.
Survey: European businesses could lose interest in Southeast Asia
Over the years, Southeast Asia has been a rapidly growing region worth paying attention to — the Malaysian Ringgit reached an all time high, signalling steady economic improvement for the country. This economic trend is present in other ASEAN nations too, and the outcome of this it seems, is European businesses being increasingly optimistic about the region, according to the 10th Edition of the EU-ASEAN Business Council’s poll.
Many hands make light work: SCeNe Coalition welcomes new member to tackle ESG issues
The Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-based Solutions Coalition (SCeNe Coalition) announced last week that the Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC) will join the coalition as its ninth member. This is part of the Coalition’s larger goals to aid the development in Southeast Asia in a sustainable way.
How Keeper Security Keeps Williams F1 Ahead In The Cyber Race
While sabotage on the racetrack is a dramatic scenario, the more realistic threat comes from cybercriminals targeting intellectual property. They could hold proprietary data for ransom or sell it on the dark web. Protecting this treasure trove of information is where cybersecurity companies like Keeper Security step in. Williams Racing’s partnership with Keeper Security is more than just a sponsorship—it’s a strategic alliance.
How Keeper Security Keeps Williams F1 Ahead in the Cyber Race
Formula 1 (F1) is as much synonymous with data as it is with drivers of celebrity status and races through cities across the globe. While the drivers may be the most visible part of F1, victories on the track are as much a product of teamwork and data management as they are of individual skill. Car performance, driver conditions, trackside analytics, and engineering insights all contribute to optimising results.
DZ Engineering Replaced by Sister Company In F1 Contract
by Since 2008, Singapore has been the host of the prestigious Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Grand Prix. For that same amount of time, DZ Engineering SRL has been the company behind the spotlight. This year, it’s sister company, DZE Asia will take over the show, with a priority placed on advanced and sustainable lighting. DZE Asia was founded in 2019 to expand into Southeast Asia, and specialises in lighting, motorsport, telecommunications, and audiovisual systems.
From drafting family constitutions to addressing digital threats, private wealth management goes beyond money to shape lasting legacies
“How They See It” is where we delve into the minds of those steering the ships of today’s most dynamic companies. In this instalment, we ask Suzanne Johnston about the work that she and her colleague, Yi Lee, do as Partner and Managing Associate respectively in the Private Wealth Team of Stephenson Harwood.
Survey: Companies adopting AI worry that they may lose trust
Vodafone Business, a telecommunications company active in Europe and Africa, partnered with the London School of Economics and conducted a study investigating how businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) were prepared for the future. To do so, they interviewed over 760 business and 1760 customer respondents across Singapore, China, India and Australia, and concluded that businesses were readily adopting AI, but should also invest in their cybersecurity measures.
This start up is able to detect depression through the sound of your voice
Singapore based start up, Wonder Technology was founded back in 2015 by Wendy Wu and has recently been receiving attention for their invention for their company’s services. The technology company has found an interesting application of AI in the mental health sector, using it for diagnostics. In the present day, an individual who suspects that they have a mental illness, such as depression, will have to see a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist to get diagnosed.
From experimental eaters to tea lovers: The Singapore Food Festival for 5 types of foodies
It’s time for Singaporeans to start saving their stomach space, because Singapore Food Festival (SFF) 2024 is rapidly approaching, and it’s gotten an image refresh. SFF, which runs from 1st to 31st October has replaced their tents and rows and rows of food stalls in a festival village with a series of curated food events run by established chefs. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Old and New,” and the event aims to commemorate Singapore’s culinary evolution.
DZ Engineering replaced by sister company in F1 contract
Since 2008, Singapore has been the host of the prestigious Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Grand Prix. For that same amount of time, DZ Engineering SRL has been the company behind the spotlight. This year, it’s sister company, DZE Asia will take over the show, with a priority placed on advanced and sustainable lighting. DZE Asia was founded in 2019 to expand into Southeast Asia, and specialises in lighting, motorsport, telecommunications, and audiovisual systems.
Redefining the business of love - Offline dating agencies find their niche among app-weary singles
With the normalisation and popularity of dating apps in the present day, it may be surprising to know that offline dating products are still alive and kicking — and apparently doing well. Companies like Singapore-based dating agency, GaiGai asserts that part of the appeal of offline agencies may be how they service clients who are burnt out from dating apps — a number that has been increasing.
Singapore’s gourmet food and wine purveyor Culina opens across the causeway
Gourmet food and wine emporium Culina opened its first overseas branch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. The brand, which turns 30 this year, is a part of homegrown hospitality company, the Como Group. Located in the basement of The Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, Culina is a multi-concept space similar to its Singapore branch. This venue, which is over 18, 500 square feet, houses a market, bakery, wine bar, and bistro.
After 5 years, Christie’s real estate affiliate returns to Singapore
The real estate subsidiary company of well-known Auction House, Christie’s, has returned to Singapore late last month. Christie’s International Real Estate previously had a branch in Singapore that closed back in 2019, but it has re-entered the market with new leadership and management. The real estate company was originally founded in 1987 as Great Estates, before it was acquired by Christie’s in 1995, and its name was changed to Christie’s International Real Estate in 2011.
Musim Mas is taking loans to make their operations more sustainable
International palm oil company, Musim Mas, has taken out its first sustainability loan. Musim Mas will convert its 150 million Euros (around $217.1 million) Revolving Credit facility into a Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility, with HSBC and Rabobank as joint lenders for the loan. Musim Mas is a palm oil company operating in 13 countries. It is based in Indonesia, and its operations include the cultivation, refining, and distribution of palm oils and their derivative products.
An education company and finance organisation make a digital first school in Malaysia
In neighbouring Malaysia, Educational Social Enterprise LeapEd Services Sdn Bhd has partnered with several companies, most notably Payment Network Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (PayNet), to establish a new school in Malaysia. This school, named Sekolah Anak Malaysia (SAM), is designed with digital environments in mind. This way, LeapEd aims to maximise the benefits of online learning, such as flexibility, while minimising its drawbacks.
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