REBECCA OI

Rebecca goes by Becs and has a penchant for gaming, dogs, and durians. She writes on everything from business, education, and brands to tech and travel. She likes unicorns, the ones worth billions and the ones who she believes can fly.

Thailand is leading the region in mobile network technology as it has become the first country to launch ASEAN's first 5G Smart Hospital.

Thailand, Huawei unveil ASEAN’s first 5G “Smart Hospital”

According to the World Bank, the region's fintech industry is growing and is expected to double by 2020. This growth has led to a talent war as companies seek specialized skill sets.

Talent war in Southeast Asia due to fintech boom

Vingroup, said it had started building a $174 million battery cell plant for its VinFast electric vehicle project in Vietnam.

Vinfast builds Vietnam’s first EV battery factory

Nokia and Teletalk, the largest telecommunications service provider in the country, have launched the country's first 5G network at Dhaka.

Nokia and Teletalk roll out 5G in Bangladesh

women in tech

Australia seeks to empower women in tech

UOB Malaysia launched U-Energy to spur uptake of greener choices by businesses and homeowners. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

UOB targets Malaysia with U-Energy, Asia’s first integrated financing platform

In the last few years, the fintech companies in New Zealand have made a significant impact on the country's startup ecosystem.

Fintech companies making an impact in New Zealand

tech adoption

Research uncovers barriers to SMBs tech adoption