Digital economy

South-east Asia digital economy to hit US$368 billion GMV in 2026, US$1.1 trillion in 2035: report

2026-10-21T05:17:29.000Z
The total value of goods and services sold on digital platforms is set to grow by 13% annually and reach US$1.14 trillion by 2035, says report.

South-east Asia digital sales to rise 17% to US$368 billion in 2026, research shows

2026-10-21T03:52:55.000Z
The Mercosur-Singapore FTA provides preferential market access and creates opportunities for Singapore businesses to diversify their markets.

Deepen Singapore-Latin America cooperation in connectivity, agri-food, green and digital economies: Foo Cexiang

2026-09-24T12:57:02.000Z
Accenture Singapore country managing director Mark Tham at the launch of the “2026 Asean Business Outlook Survey” during the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s regional economic conference on Tuesday.

Asean’s digital economy pact promises to unlock US$2 trillion, but is unknown to 1 in 3 firms: poll

2026-09-08T10:51:48.000Z
Services trade would benefit particularly strongly from digital acceleration, which would widen markets for digital services such as cybersecurity.

More Asean corporates expect geopolitical pressure impact, with no region being ‘a safe hedge’: StanChart

2026-09-08T07:00:00.000Z
Faster action protects employees, limits business disruption and gives customers greater confidence in Singapore’s digital economy.

Why strict online regulation will boost Singapore’s digital economy

2026-08-31T04:00:00.000Z
In an AWS-commissioned study covering 1,500 Singapore firms, three-quarters of financial-services SMEs say they use AI, and so does a majority in healthcare and manufacturing.
COMMENTARY

Adoption is not capability – the real AI test for Singapore’s SMEs

2026-08-17T23:00:00.000Z
The writer (front row, centre), with board members of SGTraDex, a Singaporean public-private partnership operating a ‘highway’ for digital data exchange.
SWITCHING LANES

What a second retirement taught me about service and impact

2026-08-14T04:00:00.000Z
Chan Chun Sing (left), Singapore’s coordinating minister for public services and minister for defence, speaking in a dialogue moderated by Quah Ley Hoon (right), group chief corporate officer for CapitaLand Investment and council member, SIIA.

Singapore, Asean have to be proactive to stay relevant in volatile world: Chan Chun Sing

2026-08-03T12:48:33.000Z
For businesses in Asean and Asia, the more pressing question is the potential impact of Waico on their markets and their firms’ operations.

What the new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization means for businesses in Asia

2026-07-29T02:30:00.000Z