Tech For Good Institute

🚀 Building an Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem in the Philippines On 28 October, the Tech For Good Institute co-hosted a roundtable with the National Development Company, bringing together stakeholders from digital platforms, startups, think tanks, and government agencies to address some of the most pressing digital challenges. 💡 Key takeaways from the roundtable include: 🔹 Promoting Digital Literacy: A focus on basic digital literacy to drive adoption of essential digital services. 🔹Infrastructure Investment: The need to expand cell tower networks and undersea cables to enhance internet access.  🔹Addressing Regulatory Barriers: Reducing red tape to facilitate entry and growth for satellite internet providers. 🔹Attracting Digital Talent: Improving corporate tax structures to attract and retain skilled digital professionals. 🌍 The discussions emphasised that achieving inclusive growth requires coordinated efforts from government, industry, and communities. A big thank you to the National Development Company Usec. Anton Mauricio for supporting and co-organising the roundtable with us, as well as all who contributed to this vital conversation. Stay tuned for our upcoming post-event insights! #TechForGood #Technology #DigitalEconomy #InnovationEcosystem #InclusiveGrowth #Collaboration #SoutheastAsia #Philippines Ming T. Dennis Ng Ramon Garcia Jr Jerahmeel Chen Ronald Roda Jason Bogovich Bas Claudio Regina Ng Gio Tingson

🚺 Women represent a crucial yet underrepresented force in cybersecurity. Their inclusion is not just about opportunity or breaking barriers—women play a pivotal role in building digital trust at every level: from technology and enterprise to community, policy, and international cooperation. Despite the urgent need, the numbers show that there’s still much to be done. At the Singapore International Cyber Week 2024, the Tech For Good Institute was honored to be invited by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) to contribute to this vital discussion. Our Founding Executive Director, Ming T., moderated the insightful panel, “Women Who Dare – Breaking Barriers and Building Digital Trust,” featuring leading female voices in cybersecurity. 🖱 Read the event highlights here: https://lnkd.in/gr7NJFSq Together, let’s work towards a more inclusive and resilient digital future! 💙 #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #SICW2024 #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #Technology #Innovation Liesyl Franz Barbara Kluge Tara Wisniewski @Cheri L. @Jeannie L.  

Last week, the Tech For Good Institute had the privilege of hosting the WTO-Singapore Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) on e-commerce, organised by Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) (MTI). This programme aims to share Singapore's and Southeast Asia's experiences and perspectives with WTO members, focusing on supporting small businesses in the digital economy and the importance of digital trade rules and infrastructure for cross-border operations. 🌍 Our Programme Manager, Keith Detros, shared key messages on: 🔹 The importance of regional cooperation and initiatives such as the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) for Southeast Asia's digital economy growth 🔹Experiences and perspectives from Southeast Asia in supporting the digital transformation of small businesses A special thank you to MTI and the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise for inviting us to speak, and to fellow speaker Jamie Ko from Grab for her valuable insights on the importance of public-private partnerships in facilitating a thriving digital economy! 🌟 🔗 Read our ASEAN DEFA report here: https://lnkd.in/ggz_SMst #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #DigitalEconomy #Technology #Innovation

🔍 Exploring AI Governance in Malaysia: A Roundtable Insight Malaysia is navigating the delicate balance between innovation and risk, emphasising the need for AI readiness. This article delves into Malaysia's journey toward a structured AI governance framework, drawing on insights from the Artificial Intelligence Impact and Governance (AIIG) Roundtable, organised by the Khazanah Research Institute in August 2024. 🤖 To fully harness AI's transformative potential while minimising risks, Malaysia aims to bolster its governance structures and enhance public AI literacy. 🛡️ Check out the image below to learn more about the challenges in Malaysia's AI governance and the strategic recommendations discussed! 👉 📝 You can also dive deeper into the roundtable's policy recommendations and how they aim to shape a resilient and inclusive AI ecosystem in Malaysia by reading the complete article: 🔗 Navigating Malaysia’s AI Future: Toward Coordinated and Adaptive Governance: https://lnkd.in/gnUv2JK4 Jun-E Tan #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #AI #Governance #MalaysiaAI #InnovationLeadership #TechPolicy

🌐 Tech Governance Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win! 🌐 Have you been keeping up with our latest articles on tech governance in Southeast Asia? Now’s your chance to put your knowledge to the test! Each week, we’ll be posting quizzes that spotlight a different country. This week, we focus on Thailand! (Psst read the article here for a quick refresher: https://lnkd.in/gNbVbHYi) ✨ How to Participate: Vote in our LinkedIn poll by 4 November and stand a chance to win an exclusive e-copy of TFGI’s Essay book: Shaping the Future of the Digital Economy! Stay sharp, stay informed, and tag your friends to join in the quiz! #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #Technology #Innovation #TechRegulation

📣 On 16th October, the Tech For Good Institute joined the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Southeast Asia Regional Meeting 2024, held during Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) and organised by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). As Southeast Asia navigates rapid digital growth alongside an expanding cyber threat landscape, the GFCE meeting provided a crucial platform to strengthen regional cybersecurity capacity and explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating cybercrime. Our Programme Manager, Keith Detros, led the panel discussion on “AI for Good: Leveraging AI to Combat Cybercrime,” featuring experts Pei Ling LEE, Siti Liyana Azman, and Nina Bual, on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and its potential to serve as a force for good. 🤖 A special thanks to GFCE for the opportunity to contribute to this vital dialogue. Stay tuned for more insights and highlights from the event! 🔔 #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #SICW2024 #CyberSecurity #AI

⭐ On the Southeast Asia Horizon 🌏 As part of the Tech For Good Institute's mandate to raise awareness about key research in the digital economy in Southeast Asia, we bring you important research findings from local think tanks across the region! In today's edition, we explore the importance of strategies for Indonesia to leverage the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA). In a policy brief by the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies, Indonesia’s strategy to leverage DEFA in optimizing digital economy growth was outlined. The key recommendation emphasized focusing on the country's strengths—its vast digital market potential and high growth prospects. 📈 At the regional level, more can be done to maximize DEFA’s potential and accelerate ASEAN's digital economy growth. Our ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement report identifies key challenges, such as disparities in digital skills among ASEAN member states, and offers recommendations to address these gaps. 👩💻 Swipe through the slides or check out the research pieces to find out more about DEFA and Indonesia’s strategy for DEFA! ➡️ 🔗[CIPS: Indonesia’s Strategies for joining the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement] https://lnkd.in/dCUZTDNZ 🔗[TFGI: ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement: Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Potential] https://lnkd.in/ggz_SMst Karima Taushia A. Hasran Hasran #Governance #Indonesia #DigitalDivide #ASEAN #EconomicGrowth #DEFA #SoutheastAsia #TechForGood #DigitalEconomy

🌱Continuing our 6-part series on Tech Governance in Southeast Asia ➡️ This week, we shine the spotlight on Vietnam!🔦 As the region's digital economy continues to boom and emerging technologies like AI are rapidly deployed, balancing innovation and regulation becomes more crucial than ever. 🤖 In this article, we feature insights from Dr. Thao Nguyen Minh, Head of the Business Environment and Competitiveness Research Department at Vietnam’s Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), as she examines the tech governance landscape for the first half of 2024. Recent regulatory advancements are transforming the landscape of digital payments, enhancing consumer rights, and fostering innovation, paving the way for a more secure and inclusive digital ecosystem that ultimately empowers both businesses and consumers alike.🌐🛡️ Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/geu4Gcym Interested in other digital economy insights from Vietnam? Swipe right and check out other related sources in the carousel! What other insights would you like to explore next? Comment down below and stay tuned for more insights from across Southeast Asia in the upcoming weeks! 🌍💡 ➡ Subscribe to our mailing list and be the first to receive the next part of the series, sent straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gSPFZSZN #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #TechGovernance #Vietnam #TechRegulation

The scale of cybercrime in Asia is alarming, with the GASA Asia Scam 2024 reporting US$680 billion in scam-related losses last year—over half of global losses. ⚠️ As scammers weaponise generative AI and new technologies, this crisis is only deepening. At the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia on October 21, 2024, the Tech For Good Institute joined a crucial dialogue to tackle these issues. Our Founding Executive Director, Ming T., moderated a panel on Industry-Led Solutions: How Businesses are Protecting Consumers from Scams and Fraud. The discussion showcased advancements in trust tech innovations and secure-by-default products, with a clear message: tackling this crisis requires a united, “whole-of-society” response. 🤝 Thank you to the organisers at #GASA for inviting us and our panel of speakers Clara Koh Rachel S Teo Chien Fu Kuo Beaver Chua for sharing their insights and solutions to this urgent challenge. Let’s take bold action to build a safer digital future for Asia! 💪🌐 #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #GASA #Technology #Innovation #Cybersecuirty #CyberResilience

As we approach the first anniversary of the launch of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations, we celebrate the importance of regional integration in driving growth and ASEAN's vision for a unified digital economy. In this article by His Excellency, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community, satvinder singh, he shares updates on the region's digital economy agenda, focusing on the progress and impact of the Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap (BSBR) at the 16th ASEAN & Asia Forum. 📄 Launched in 2021, the BSBR is a strategic framework designed to accelerate ASEAN’s economic recovery amidst the global disruptions caused by the pandemic. It also aims to enable member states to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and digitalised world. 📱💻 ➡️ Swipe left to learn more about the key initiatives helping ASEAN to foster a cohesive, region-wide digital economy. 🔗Competitiveness, Connectivity and Core Provisions for Cross Border Digital Trade for an integrated ASEAN Digital Economy: https://lnkd.in/dxAiuKFN 🔗Read the ASEAN DEFA report here: https://lnkd.in/ggz_SMst #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #DigitalEconomy #DigitalTransformation The ASEAN Secretariat