Tech For Good Institute

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 a policy brief released by the @Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are identified as key drivers of ASEAN connectivity and crucial stakeholders in the digitalisation of the economy. The brief also highlights potential areas for growth that MSMEs can leverage to further advance economic expansion, as well as possible pitfalls that might obstruct MSMEs’ efforts at enhancing ASEAN connectivity and interoperability. 🔄 The brief resonates with TFGI’s From “Tech for Growth” to “Tech For Good” report, where our research recognised the common objective of advancing the digitalisation of MSMEs across Southeast Asia’s governments when it comes to digital transformation. This underscores the central role of MSMEs in digitalisation efforts and in the digital economy. 🌐 Swipe through the slides or check out the links below to find out more about the vital role of MSMEs in ASEAN’s digital economy 👉 🔗[ERIA: Empowering Micro Businesses in Southeast Asia: Addressing Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities for ASEAN Economic Integration] https://lnkd.in/g_5iBgxX 🔗[TFGI: From “Tech For Growth” to “Tech For Good”] https://lnkd.in/gmFfxa_s #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #TechForGood #TechForGrowth #Digitalisation #DigitalTransformation #MSMEs #DigitalEconomy #ASEAN

🌍 The 2024 TFGI Year-in-Review is here! ✨ We are thrilled to share our 2024 Year-in-Review, highlighting the key milestones, achievements, and progress we’ve made in driving positive change. This year, we’ve taken significant steps forward in advancing research, building strategic partnerships, and expanding our community. 🌱 The Year-in-Review offers an in-depth look at the Tech For Good Institute’s work—our efforts to raise awareness, inform policy, and foster collaboration on the intersection of technology, society, and the digital economy. Explore our journey and the initiatives that have defined this year by clicking the link below. These accomplishments have only been possible thanks to the unwavering dedication, passion, and collaboration of our exceptional team, partners, and supporters. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment, which empowers us to continue pushing boundaries in our mission to inform policy and drive understanding of critical tech and economic issues. 🌐 Together, we can harness technology to foster inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth across Southeast Asia. 🚀 Dive into the full report below to learn more about our impact this year, and explore past achievements as we continue to make a difference! ⏩ 🔗[2024]: https://lnkd.in/gsXEPU6e 🔗 Our Impact: https://lnkd.in/gQy4DA-W #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #Technology #Innovation #Sustainable #Inclusive #Impact Ming T. Keith Detros Regina Ng Seah Hui San Bas Claudio satvinder singh The ASEAN Secretariat Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei Carly Ramsey Carrie Suen Ant International Martin Joseph Badoy Maria Monica Wihardja Fabian Bigar Grab AVPN Anindita Bose Bamboo Builders Tech Policy Design Centre ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) Center for Indonesian Policy Studies Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Khazanah Research Institute Asian Institute of Management Ateneo de Manila University National University of Singapore Singapore Institute of International Affairs Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)

Join the TFGI Team – Drive Impactful Events Across Southeast Asia! ✨ At TFGI, we believe that meaningful conversations drive meaningful change. Our events are more than just gatherings – they’re platforms where tech, policy, and innovation intersect to shape a brighter, more inclusive Southeast Asia. 🌏 We’re growing our team and are looking for an Events Executive to help us bring these conversations to life. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality roundtables, research dialogues, and seminars that spark impactful discussions on the digital economy, technology, and policy. We’re looking for someone who: 🗂️ Has a proven track record in coordinating events of all sizes. 🌱 Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up culture. 🤝 Can collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders. This is a remote role with opportunities to travel across Southeast Asia. If you're eager to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀 ▶ Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gMRJ7qby #TFGICareers #EventManagement #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #Engagements

Unlocking Vietnam’s Digital Potential 💻 On 19 November 2024, the Tech For Good Institute and the Vietnam Institute of Economics, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciencies co-hosted a seminar on fostering an environment where Vietnam’s digital society can thrive. With Vietnam’s digital economy projected to reach US$36 billion in 2024 (a 16% increase from 2023), the opportunity extends beyond growth. Digital technologies can expand access to finance, healthcare, and education, empowering individuals and creating new economic opportunities. At the seminar, “From Tech for Growth to Tech for Good: Enabling Productive Participation in the Digital Economy,” experts highlighted the importance of shifting from digital access to productive and equitable participation for a more inclusive, resilient digital future. 🌱 👉 Read the key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/gnrkHeyu #DigitalEconomy #TechForGood #Vietnam #InclusiveGrowth #DigitalTransformation #SoutheastAsia #Technology #Innovation Ming T. Trang Dang Keith Detros

🌐 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 Singapore! (Psst read the article here for a quick refresher: https://lnkd.in/gNY59j2W) ✨ How to Participate: Vote in our LinkedIn poll by 23 December 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

Join the TFGI Team – Drive Impactful Events Across Southeast Asia! 🌏 Are you a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives on bringing people together? Do you have a passion for creating dynamic events that support technology, policy, and the digital economy? 🚀 TFGI is hiring an Events Executive! In this role, you'll take the lead on planning, coordinating, and executing a range of engagements across Southeast Asia – from roundtables and research dialogues to panel discussions and seminars. We’re looking for someone who: 🗓️ Has experience managing end-to-end event logistics, from concept to execution. 🤝 Can collaborate seamlessly with internal teams, partners, and vendors. 🌟 Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up culture and can adapt quickly. This is a remote role with opportunities to travel across Southeast Asia. If you're eager to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. ▶ Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gMRJ7qby #TFGICareers #EventManagement #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #Engagements

Scams and fraud are growing concerns globally, and in Vietnam, they remain a significant challenge. In 2024, the Authority for Information Safety (AIS) received over 220,000 reports of online scams, mostly related to finance and banking. 💸 On November 18, 2024, the Tech For Good Institute (TGFI) hosted a roundtable in Hanoi, gathering stakeholders from government, industry, civil society, and academia to discuss how to combat these rising threats. The conversation focused on building resilience in Vietnam’s digital ecosystem and ensuring a safer online environment for all. 👾 As we strive to sustain the growth of Vietnam’s digital economy, it’s crucial to create a trusted online environment for every stakeholder. Read our key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/gfnzUAus #CyberSecurity #DigitalEconomy #OnlineSafety #TechForGood #Vietnam #FraudPrevention #DigitalResilience Trang Dang Trang Do Ming T. Keith Detros Regina Ng

🌐 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 Malaysia! (Psst read the article here for a quick refresher: https://lnkd.in/gX3ikxJY) ✨ How to Participate: Vote in our LinkedIn poll by 16 December 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

🚀Stay Ahead of Southeast Asia's Tech Regulation Trends 🌟 The rapid growth of Southeast Asia’s digital economy is reshaping the region, with technology driving massive change. As regulators work to keep pace, they’re tasked with finding the right balance between innovation and public interest ⚖️. At TFGI, we’re diving deep into the evolving landscape with our 6-part series on technology governance in the SEA-6 countries. Our insights into Tech Regulation updates for the first half of 2024 will help you understand how these developments impact businesses and stakeholders. 📅 In Q1 2025, we’ll be launching our full-year 2024 Tech Regulation updates — be sure to keep an eye out for this invaluable resource! 🔍 👉Subscribe now to receive our Tech Regulation summary directly in your inbox: https://lnkd.in/g_nfya8s #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #TechGovernance #TechRegulation

⭐ 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 a report released by the Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the rise of digital financial services (DFS) in Southeast Asia (SEA) is examined. While the Covid-19 pandemic catalysed the widespread adoption of DFS in SEA, it can be argued that the region was already on a steady trajectory towards enhancing digital financial inclusion before the pandemic struck. 📈 This is corroborated by the Tech For Good Institute’s ‘Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia’ report, which sought to understand the adoption of DFS across the SEA-6 region. The report similarly reiterates the role of the Covid-19 pandemic in accelerating the adoption of DFS, and further illustrates policymakers’ and providers’ responses to this phenomenon. ⚖️ Swipe the slides below or read the reports linked below to explore more insights about DFS adoption in SEA from both institutes! ⏩ 🔗[Asia Competitiveness Institute: Pandemic-catalysed Digital Financial Inclusion: Evidence from the ASEAN Payment System] https://lnkd.in/gv4G6BuP 🔗[Tech For Good Institute: Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia] https://lnkd.in/gqDDMiR9 #TechForGood #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #FinTech #DigitalFinancialServices #Epayments #FinancialInclusion #Finance #Inclusivity #Growth