technology



STORY OF THE DAY • May 26, 2016 • 8 min read

Tech Too much information? The rise of big data

By David Hutt • May 26, 2016
The digital revolution has led to the propagation of big data, leading some to question the ability of business to cope with this tsunami of information?

STORY OF THE DAY • May 18, 2016 • 4 min read

Philips' Fabian Wong on how tech can improve your healthcare

By Holly Robertson • May 18, 2016
Philips was long known as a leader in electronics, but the firm has expanded into new territory. Asean-Pacific CEO Fabian Wong discusses the company’s innovations in healthcare

STORY OF THE DAY • May 11, 2016 • 4 min read

Opportunities abound in a digitally connected Asean

By Richard Spence • May 11, 2016
Leading business communication specialist Richard Spence gives his insight into the promise offered by Asean economic integration and tips for reaping the financial rewards

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 26, 2016 • 6 min read

How to use your Tweet to best effect

By Logan Connor • Apr 26, 2016
Along with increased rates of internet access, the region is tweeting more than ever. Leading experts explain what it takes for businesses to make the best use of a tweet

Nov 11, 2015 • 4 min read
Bioprinting

Singapore’s big bet

Creating human skin and functioning livers are just two of bioprinting’s possibilities, and Singapore is hoping to become a global player in the business of mending mortals
By David Hutt • Nov 11, 2015

Oct 22, 2015 • 8 min read
Knowledge-based economy

Follow the leader

Southeast Asian nations will eventually need to swap farming for flash drives and become knowledge-based economies. Singapore is already showing how it’s done
By Kevin Ponniah • Oct 22, 2015

Aug 06, 2015 • 10 min read
Education

To the future we go

From Skyping astronauts to virtual reality tours, classroom technology is taking the region’s students far beyond the boundaries of the traditional school
By Jemma Galvin • Aug 06, 2015

Jun 22, 2015 • 5 min read
Technology

Bionic men

Exoskeletons are making the leap from science fiction movies to the real world
By John Battersby • Jun 22, 2015

Sep 09, 2014 • 4 min read
Recycling

From toilet to tap

Singapore leads the way in water recycling but potential health risks are raising questions about the technique’s future
By Christiane Oelrich • Sep 09, 2014

Sep 12, 2012 • 2 min read

E-commerce: Say it with social gifting

Given the growing penetration of smartphones, social networks and the advancements of mobile payment technology in Southeast Asia, social gifting could be about to take the region by storm, according to Brian Riley of CEB TowerGroup, a consumer financial monitor. Warm tidings: Heinz’s ‘Get Well Soup’ campaign allowed users…
By Southeast Asia Globe • Sep 12, 2012