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Building a sustainable digital economy in S-E Asia

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    • To bridge the digital divide, governments must invest in both digital and physical infrastructure, as well as improve Internet penetration.
    • To bridge the digital divide, governments must invest in both digital and physical infrastructure, as well as improve Internet penetration. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    Lawrence Loh and Sabrina Soon

    Published Thu, Jun 15, 2023 · 05:50 AM

    THE Asia Tech x Singapore mega-event, held in June together with various co-located thematic events, highlighted key challenges for technology advancements, including those for a sustainable digital economy.

    Indeed, the economies of South-east Asia have experienced significant growth in recent times. This has been driven notably by developments in the digital economy, which spearheaded the reshaping of key industries and creation of new market opportunities.

    Digital Economy Companies (DECs), in particular, play a crucial role as creators, distributors and users of digital technology, making them influential stakeholders in the building of a sustainable digital economy that is inclusive and secure.

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