Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(24)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

Though probably considered somewhat outdated, this rare publication still delivers meaningful messages by providing country-specific insights with special highlights on crucial economic road maps of the individual members toward the era of AEC. 

This is no exception to Singapore and Indonesia as well. Against this background, 4 papers of the book may seem fairly useful in offering comprehensive view of how well Singapore and Indonesia are prepared in accomplishing the goals of the AEC.

Startup fever in Southeast Asia and its implication for India to improve indispensable public services(11)

Implication of Southeast Asia's startup fever for India to improve public services

In spite of the snowballing increase in the number of Indian startups, not many young CEOs seem fascinated in jumping into the public sector. Most local startups have been allegedly involved in the apparently growing and thus lucrative business fields such as e-commerce, accommodation and transportation industries. 

Of course, this is no exception to their peers in Southeast Asia. However, continuous efforts to tackle long distorted public services have been reported from Southeast Asia. 

 

High Time for Korean Startups to Ride on Digital Fever in Southeast Asia(4)

High Time for Korean Startups to Ride on Digital Fever in Southeast Asia

To name a few, startups aiming for improving the productivity of aquaculture industries or producing eco-friendly shopping bags to provide customized solutions for Southeast Asia where primary industries still considerably counts are loomed large. 

In addition, indigenous family conglomerates have joined the startup wave by setting up venture capitals and navigating business chances. This is no exception to Korean investment firms. 

High Time for Korean Startups to Ride on Digital Fever in Southeast Asia(4)

High Time for Korean Startups to Ride on Digital Fever in Southeast Asia

To name a few, startups aiming for improving the productivity of aquaculture industries or producing eco-friendly shopping bags to provide customized solutions for Southeast Asia where primary industries still considerably counts are loomed large. 

In addition, indigenous family conglomerates have joined the startup wave by setting up venture capitals and navigating business chances. This is no exception to Korean investment firms.