The coronavirus pandemic gave rise to a massive acceleration in the spread of digital payments and cryptocurrency. This in turn has prompted central banks around the world to trial central bank...
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Economic Update | South-east Asia at the forefront of the CBDC revolution
24 Jun 2021
Economic View | Bahlil Lahadalia, Chairman, Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)
21 Apr 2021
To what extent did the Covid-19 pandemic impact investment in Indonesia, and which areas of the archipelago saw the highest levels of investment?
Economic Update | Vaccine hesitancy: how can governments increase uptake?
14 Apr 2021
As the world continues its economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, governments and companies alike are looking at ways to grow vaccine acceptance.
Economic Update | ESG in ASEAN: a shared vision of sustainable recovery
1 Apr 2021
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly shaping the global corporate agenda.
Economic Update | Will South-east Asia’s tech giants turn to SPACs to boost post-pandemic growth?
18 Mar 2021
South-east Asia is seeing a wave of interest in special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, with various major tech players considering them as a means to fast-track public listings. In parallel...
Economic Update | Disrupted by Covid-19, will South-east Asia's super apps join forces?
27 Jan 2021
After a year of external expansion and internal reorganisation due to Covid-19, South-east Asia’s super apps appear to be looking towards mergers and public listings as a strategy for future...
