Watch: How will digital economies transform Asia?

By GovInsider

Watch experts from across the region discuss what is shaping the future of economies in Asia.

More and more, we are seeing swift transformation of Asia’s economies, and a rapid movement towards knowledge-based industries. There is immense potential for countries to leapfrog with e-commerce and e-payments platforms, and GovInsider recently gathered experts to share their insights on what is possible.

Marta Pérez Cusó, Economic Affairs Officer at United Nations ESCAP, shares how digital economies can be inclusive across all levels of society, and the role that technology plays in achieving this.

Meanwhile, Edwin Low, Director of the Accreditation@SG Digital programme at the Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore, shares trends and opportunities in this space.

Also hear from Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency of Thailand, on how his agency is building a digital economy, made up of a robust startup ecosystem and innovation districts across the country.

Finally, Masaki Sox Konno, Managing Director, AP South at Dassault Systèmes, discusses how the French tech company is supporting the transformation of digital economies across the region.

Watch the panel below: