On utilising technology to link smaller players to the supply chain How can artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions support the growth of the burgeoning micro-, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) segment in Asia? RACHEL BARGER: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) serve their local markets, but many aspire to do business on a larger scale. However, their growth…
On how the city-state is positioning itself as a door to South-east Asia and a hub for cross-border collaboration What advantages does Singapore offer tech companies seeking a springboard into ASEAN? PETER ONG: Innovation in South-east Asia is at an inflection point. The average age of the region’s 640m-strong population is 30, and a growing level of consumption power characterises…
The organising committee of BICET 2016 is seeking support and sponsorship for the following: Tea and finger food for six sessions three days (BN$10,000) Lunch for three days (BN$5,000) Banners and materials for publicity (BN$7,000) Awards for best academic papers (BN$2,000) Awards for best student papers (BN$2,000) Sponsors for the event will have their company’s name and logo printed on…
Despite a well-funded education system and a number of ICT skills development programmes, Brunei Darussalam’s ICT-sector workforce could benefit from better alignment with industry requirements. In addition, adding a focus on up-skilling and expanding the competencies of current ICT specialists would help to grow it into a sector that is able to create and maintain employment opportunities for Bruneians. Personnel…
The government of Brunei Darussalam has taken the initiative with regards to fostering a strong technology sector in the Sultanate. The government is mindful of technology’s potential to create value for the country’s economy and to ensure social development for its citizens. To date, government officials, in concert with the private sector, have initiated various strategic ICT infrastructure projects,…
Interview:Pengiran Zain How would you compare the maturity of the 4G LTE network with that of 3G technology? PENGIRANZAIN: The telecommunications market is currently experiencing an exponential increase in the demand for faster mobile data connection speeds, driven by bandwidth-hungry video and mobile app content and made possible by the increasingly affordable 3G and 4G smartphones.…
Despite economic and legal changes now under way, Brunei Darussalam remains well positioned to continue on its current trajectory of steady economic growth and political stability. The increasing focus on economic diversification, and the ongoing growth of the non-energy sectors, bodes well for the Bruneian economy, as does further exploration and improved efficiency in the oil and gas industry. F
The government of Brunei Darussalam has taken the initiative with regards to fostering a strong ICT sector in the Sultanate. The government is mindful of technology’s potential to create value for the country’s economy and to ensure social development for its citizens. To date, government officials, in concert with the private sector, have initiated various strategic ICT infrastructure projects…
Faced with an increasingly competitive marketplace, Brunei Darussalam’s telecoms operators are working to broaden their services as they look to attract new customers and gain market share. The coming months are expected to bring significant developments across the Sultanate’s telecoms industry, in the form of infrastructure advances and a regulatory overhaul. Expansion strategies, which include…
The drive to improve the business environment for Brunei Darussalam’s fledgling entrepreneurs is gathering pace, with technological and structural innovation playing a major role in efforts to streamline the start-up ecosystem. Officials are keen to expand the role played by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate’s economy. However, deeper reforms aimed at facilitating the…