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Asia's Digital Economy

Start-ups are using technology to disrupt the way business is done across Asia and traditional players are feeling the heat; in 2013 alone, more than USD 24 billion in venture money was available for Asia. The result of this is myriad changes to how consumers live, from the way they shop for luxury goods, to how they buy groceries and even book taxis. Start-ups like Reebonz, RedMart and GrabTaxi are becoming household names. It is becoming apparent that a key element of success for many businesses these days is to embrace the disruption that technology brings.

Can Asia be the source of game changing innovation?

Asia, Digital

DBS Asian Insights: CNBC Anchor, Martin Soong, is joined by Soul Htite, Founder of Dianrong.com, Sabrina Peng, President of Alipay International and Darius Cheung, Founder and CEO of 99.co, to discuss digital innovation in Asia.

Asia's Booming Tech Start-up Scene

China / Rates

In 2013 alone, there was more than US $24 billion in venture funds available in Asia. But look beyond the hype and you will realise that most digital start-ups actually fail. Find out about the latest trends surrounding the start-up space, and learn how to spot the next Facebook.

DBS Gamechanger series: Digital Megatrends

Asia/Technology/Digital

DBS Gamechanger series: DBS Chief Innovation Officer, Neal Cross talks about how digital megatrends, like the Internet of Things, will revolutionise the way we live work and play in the Asia of Tomorrow.

DBS Gamechanger series: Technology

Asia/Technology/Digital

Benny Chan, Managing Director of SME Banking, DBS Bank, shares with us how technology, in particular 3D printing, will revolutionise the supply chain in the Asia of Tomorrow.

Can bitcoin help the world's unbanked?

Asia's Digital Economy

As bitcoin struggles to gain mass appeal, advocates of the digital currency are turning to a new audience to promote adoption: the global unbanked.

Eat, Program, Love: The rise of tech startups in Bali

Asia's Digital Economy

Entrepreneurs are plugging into Bali's emerging tech scene thanks to a thriving startup ecosystem, low costs and the beautiful surroundings.

Chinese mobile phone-makers storm India

Asia's Digital Economy

India's top two smartphone brands have seen a fall in market share since Xiaomi and other Chinese brands took India by storm with flash online sales last year.

Digital Disruption: The rise of Asian Tech Start-ups

Asia's Digital Economy

Lim Chu Chong, Head of SME Banking, DBS, talks about the booming tech start-up scene in Asia. He highlights their disruptive nature and how they are changing the way business is being done in the region.

3D printing just made space travel cheaper

Asia's Digital Economy

Companies looking to launch satellites into space typically spend $10-50 million per launch but 3D printing may see those costs drop in a big way.

Can Asian Retail Landlords Beat E-Commerce Threat?

Asia / Industry

Rising online sales are adversely affecting sales of physical stores. We outline three key strategies Asian retail landlords need to adopt to overcome this e-commerce threat.

Singapore: Asia's Silicon Valley?

Singapore / Industry

Singapore may not have the scale or reach of Silicon Valley but regionally, it is a superior place to launch a digital start-up..

Beyond the Hype: key trends in the realm of digital start-ups

Global / Digital Start-Ups

Social media giant Twitter dominates the global market with almost 300 million monthly active users. Yet it took almost eight years to turn its first profit. Find out how Digital start-ups often have to forgo monetisation in its nascent stages in order to build a strong user base, an essential prerequisite for success.