Challenges to the $1 Trillion Goal With nearly a third of ASEAN’s 660 million citizens aged under 20, the responsible deployment of AI is critical for future employment and social equity. Despite the economic potential, the reports identify several systemic risks that threaten to undermine public trust: Cybersecurity Threats: A rise…
February 11, 2026 SINGAPORE – Singapore upgraded its full-year 2026 growth forecast to a range of 2 per cent to 4 per cent, with the economy projected to continue benefiting from a sustained global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom. The growth outlook was raised from an earlier range of 1 per cent to 3 per…
Zamfara State is blazing the trail in the areas of digitization and digital economy under Governor Dauda Lawal with the establishment of the State Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA). The Executive Secretary of ZITDA, Habib Gajam, disclosed this while celebrating two years achievements of Governor Dauda Lawal in digital transformation. He said Governor Lawal has…
In 2021, brands globally invested $13.9 billion in creator partnerships. By 2025, that figure will reach $37 billion—growth that outpaces the broader media industry by a factor of four. This is not incremental change but a structural reallocation of marketing capital, and it carries profound implications for how brands and agencies in the GCC approach…
KUALA LUMPUR: Menara Merdeka 118’s official launch as Malaysia’s first MD Nexus has prompted about 50 other companies to seek out the same status. The MD Nexus recognition is led by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) accredits strategic locations that are purpose built to support digital businesses, services and innovation. PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn…
Across India, creativity is no longer confined to studios or stages. It’s showing up on phone screens, in classrooms, and in small home setups — where young people are quietly turning ideas into income and culture into careers. India is home to over 100 million digital content creators, making it one of the largest creator…
NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026-27 emphasises bolstering infrastructure and logistics sectors with a focus on energy-efficiency, while an impetus to the data centre ecosystem will reinforce confidence in India’s burgeoning digital economy, said Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder & chairman, Bharti Enterprises, on Sunday. Terming it a bold Budget that combines growth with inclusion, Mittal…
Budget 2026 expectations live: Industry calls for stronger cyber-physical security funding for critical infrastructure Mr. Shriprakash Pandey, Chairman and Managing Director, Commtel Networks Limited, said, “ “Budget 2026 is an opportunity to decisively strengthen India’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) by recognising cyber-physical security and resilience as a core national capex priority, not merely an IT…
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as a key driver of the country’s digital economy, helping expand financial inclusion, support platform businesses and bring millions of users into the formal financial system, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. The Survey said that UPI handles around 15 billion transactions every month, backed by more than 80…
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s economy expanded at an 8.6% annual rate last year, the fastest pace in 15 years, as its export-focused industries were buoyed by the frenzy over artificial intelligence and a surge of shipments to the U.S.. The advanced estimate released by Taiwan’s statistics agency on Friday was much better than economists…
