Digital News Asia Roundup February 2019

Dzof Azmi | Kiranjit Kaur Sidhu | Chong Jinn Xiung

07-Feb-19 11:05

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It’s the start of another month and on this episode, the writers of Digital News Asia looks back at the CEO Conference 2019 and why digital is the only way forward for SMEs. They also talk about the SalamWeb browser after attending its launch and what does it have to offer. Ending the show, Jinn gives his verdict on the Honor View20, the first hole-punch display smartphone.

0:21 - Blockchain Regulation In Malaysia: Murkiest Before Dawn?

5:28 - Nutanix: A Billion Dollar Company In Southeast Asia's Backyard

9:45 - CEO Conference 2019: Data Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving

14:35 - SalamWeb Aims To Promote Ethical, Shahriah-Compliant Web Browsing

20:41 - Singapore Embraces AI With Open Source Libraries And Talent Development

23:04 - PayNet Charts The Course For E-Payments In 2019

25:01 - CEO Conference 2019: SMEs Are Not That Far Behind In Digital Adoption

31:28 - Review: Full Honours For The Honor View20

Produced by: Jeff Sandhu

Presented by: Freda Liu

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Categories: Technology, Medical Innovation and Technology, Tech, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship

Tags: digital news asia, dna, blockchain, nutanix, ceo conference, salam web, artificial intelligence, epayments, honor, smartphone,

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