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ESG: Indonesia’s role in ASEAN’s energy transition

Indonesia’s role in ASEAN’s energy transition

This ESG Intelligence report details the country’s growing role in the global ESG ecosystem, with a focus on topics such as national progress towards renewable energy goals
How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets

How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets

Remittance flows tend to be more stable than broader capital flows. They also tend to be countercyclical, increasing during downturns or catastrophes, when other capital flows generally dwindle.

Fintech: the natural response to a quarantined economy

During the global lockdown, MSMEs needed Financial Technology (fintech) to keep business operations going. FinTech companies also provided an intrinsic relief to business owners that were at risk of getting sick by continuing to operate manually.

Thailand signs MoU with Austria to help build smart cities

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Austrian Technology Corporation (ATC), the trade group for Austrian tech companies, to ramp up technology exchange and drive smart city development.
How will emerging markets benefit from new carbon trading rules?

How will emerging markets benefit from new carbon trading rules?

Proponents say that carbon trading will ultimately increase investment in environmentally friendly solutions, as the price placed on carbon makes fossil-fuel projects less competitive, while at the same time incentivising low-carbon energy sources such as wind and solar.

Bringing Thailand into the next age of industry

During the ongoing pandemic, digital twins were also used to improve vaccine production efficiency and safety, while doing the same for personal protective equipment manufacturing. In the automotive sector, vehicle manufacturers can use digital twins to simulate car models and assembly line processes for maximum efficiency.