Satoko Omata
Asian Correspondent
Malaysia
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Deadly boat accident prompts shake-up of China's online tour operators
CHINA is tightening regulations on online travel operators in the country. This came after a fatal boating accident in Thailand spurred claims of negligence. → Read More
Why e-voting is a bad idea for Australia (and maybe the world)
VOTING in Australia has long followed the same formula – use pencils to mark on a piece of paper behind a cardboard booth, then folding said paper and slotting it into a box. → Read More
Can 5G really add billions to the Australian economy?
AUSTRALIA can add anywhere between US$23 billion to US$36 billion to its GDP by 2030 with the rollout of 5G technology, according to a recent report. → Read More
Malaysia is turning to blockchain to boost its three largest industries
MALAYSIA is looking to use blockchain in three of the country’s largest industries: Renewable energy, palm oil industry, and Islamic finance. → Read More
Asia's problem with big data is slowing down AI progress
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is crucial in transforming businesses from followers to leaders. It promises to improve business operations and bring better customer experiences. → Read More
Governments need to support the coexistence of robots and humans
ROBOTICS and automation are changing the business landscape in Asia. With close to 2 million robots expected to be in operation across the region by 2020, these smart machines represent a huge opportunity for growth. → Read More
You've got to be 'AI-ready' if you want to live in Singapore
SINGAPORE is laying down the groundwork for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) through education. Two new initiatives led by AI Singapore (AISG) will target 12,000 industry professionals and young students in an effort to build up local skillsets in AI. → Read More
Southeast Asia isn't ready for China's 'new retail'
TWO years ago, Alibaba founder Jack Ma unveiled his vision of “new retail” – a merger between online and offline retail, as well as logistics. → Read More
Will robots soon take over the service industry in China?
ACCORDING to World Bank data, China’s working population has been constantly declining since 2010. As a result, labour costs have been rising for businesses. → Read More
Thailand's growing dependence on robots
THERE is a growing demand for robotics in Thailand, as businesses are increasingly using automation to combat issues with labour shortages. According to the Thailand Board of Investment, the country is estimated to ship 7,500 units of industrial robots by the end of this year. That is 133 percent more than the → Read More
China to employ artificial intelligence to help its aging population
IN China, a rapidly aging population is putting a lot of stress on the country's health care system. → Read More
Malaysia scraps innovation centre, risking tech entrepreneurship in Asean
MALAYSIA witnessed a whirlwind of changes after its recent elections, including a slew of announcements aimed at streamline government operations. → Read More
Helping Asia’s ‘unbanked’ population join a cashless society
E-COMMERCE has brought convenience to many people across the globe. Ever since Jeff Bezos started Amazon.com back in 1994, e-commerce has been slowly inching brick and mortar off the cliff. → Read More
Will we be riding in driverless cars by 2020?
SEEMS like automakers have put themselves on a deadline to commercially “launch” level 5 autonomous vehicles. Their chosen date is between 2020 and 2021. The reality is, however, self-driving cars probably won't hit the roads until five years later. → Read More