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The app revolution in business management
Software applications have not only become an integral part of our personal lives, they are also becoming increasingly important for business planning. Companies like...
Accenture and Siemens launch smart grid joint venture
Accenture and Siemens have completed the formation of the Omnetric Group joint venture to support the development of smart grid technology and services. The...
Schneider Electric showcases smart city solutions in Doha
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, supported the third Arab Future Cities Summit (AFCS), the Middle East's premier smart cities event that...
Singapore, Norway, UAE lead in digital government
A new comparative study by Accenture has found that Singapore, Norway and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rank first, second and third, respectively, among...
Philippines: Calling on a $25b BPO industry
In Metro Manila’s Eastwood City, a pair of statues fitted with headsets pays homage to call center agents, the lifeblood of the Philippines’ BPO...
China: Digging out the wealth deep within
Targeting high rollers in the Asia-Pacific to pitch your latest, most inspired service or product? You’d be right-minded to set your scopes on China,...
Myanmar builds international confidence at WEF
After the 22nd World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia, held in Myanmar from June 5-7, 2013, it is time to draw the conclusion...
Energy: Myanmar’s greatest challenge
Rehashing Myanmar’s energy policy could allow the strategically located Southeast Asian nation to thrust forward its economy, becoming one of the fastest growing in...
Ayala leads Philippines’ PPPs
The Ayala group and those teamed up under its consortiums are making strong inroads to grab the next two largest private-public partnerships (PPP) in...
BPO industry: A sector in constant evolution
The Philippines' Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry is earmarked to hit $16 billion by end-2013. Inside Investor spoke to the senior executive director of the BPO industry body about future strategies.
Philippines: High potential for healthcare BPO
The Philippines has placed a spotlight on its healthcare-oriented business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in an effort to migrate away from non-lucrative voice work, which dominates the service sector.
Is the Philippines really ready for take-off?
There is a lot of talk about the Philippines becoming the next success story for business and investment in Southeast Asia, based on assumptions the country might have overcome its damaged economic culture.
Nokia to cut 7,000 jobs
Once one of the most recognizable names in the telecommunications industry, Nokia has been forced to lay off an additional 7,000 international workers in...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...