Since the country’s transition from communism two decades ago, the Mongolian economy has experienced rapid liberalisation. Sectors including ICT and insurance are expanding quickly and, while the mining sector has been responsible for making Mongolia a rising star in the global economy, there is great potential for further growth in all economic sectors.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Arief Yahya, President Director, Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom): Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2014
What progress has been made on the national broadband network and how are you overcoming the challenges of connecting the archipelago?
Articles & Analysis | All down the line: An internet-literate populace provides solid foundations for IT growth from The Report: Indonesia 2014
While much IT-related activity in Indonesia is very basic, it is on a large scale and is growing rapidly. A density of use is being attained that is driving profitable advances. Significant development is also being seen at the business and enterprise level, suggesting that technology is starting to take root in the economy. Questions remain...
On the cusp of 2014 national elections and the 2015 integration of the ASEAN Economic Community, Indonesia is poised to continue its rapid economic expansion. While the country’s natural resources are still plentiful, by channelling foreign direct investment into the right areas, the government is ensuring that true potential, in terms of value and manufacturing, is achieved.
Articles & Analysis | Rapid transformation: The sector is swiftly moving on with new technologies from The Report: Thailand 2014
The telecommunications market in Thailand is one of the more complicated in the world. Because of its history and the way it evolved with changing technologies – and changing politics – a regulatory bottleneck formed that held back development and kept the market from advancing as fast as its regional competitors. However, despite complications...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Jon Eddy Abdullah, CEO, Total Access Communication (DTAC) from The Report: Thailand 2014
What are the prospects for the launch of a 4G network in Thailand and what impact will it have?