Smart City & Services
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam & Singapore

Driving Digitalisation Ecosystems in
Southeast Asia
Smart City & Public Services
ASEAN is home to developed and emerging economies which experience high levels of urban migration and urban population growth. A key focus for ASEAN governments lie in enhancing livability and sustainability of urban areas and cities through Smart City Initiatives. A smart city encompasses the use of technology and connectivity to optimize public services including healthcare and education, improve traffic congestions and infrastructure, safety and security, as well as ensure environmental sustainability. New and emerging technology will increase public engagement, enable effective decision-making and provision of public services, and ultimately improve the efficiency and resilience of governance and public services.
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ACCESS Information about innovative digital transformation journeys both from the region and internationally
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ASSESS the level of innovation within their own firms (for enterprises) and city/states/countries (for government agencies)
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ADVOCATE for innovative digital transformation journeys which serve as lighthouses for other enterprises to model after
Latest Insights
Key Takeaways:
Focus of delivering quality patient care and experience as a key outcome of data applications for healthcare services
Healthcare technology include data quality issues, data exchange and collaboration, data management and scaling, and integrating disparate data points into a holistic patient profile
Government support and domestic priorities are key driving factors for future opportunities for technology-driven innovations for the healthcare sector
Leveraging a Data-driven Approach for Digital Transformation in Healthcare
30 March 2023, AIBP Insights
Featuring:
Benedict Sulaiman, Vice President Information Technology, Director, Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Indonesia
Elliot Jones, Account Director, ASEAN, Snowflake
Joseph Ho, Senior Solution Architect, Singapore Operations, IHH Healthcare
Nantha Subramanian, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, KPJ Healthcare Bhd
Sajit Menon, Strategic Architect, ASEAN, Talend Sajit Menon, Strategic Architect, ASEAN, Talend
Dr. Thitipong Nandhabiwat, President and Chief Executive Officer, Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital
Innovating for Impact: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in Southeast Asia
20 February 2023, AIBP Insights
Key Takeaways:
The digital economy is a key focus for governments in Southeast Asia
To succeed, it’s important to have an understanding of the local market
Building collaborations and partnerships is a critical aspect of doing business in the region
Featuring:
Gopi Ganesalingam, Senior Vice-President of Ecosystem Development Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia
Jocelle E. Batapa-Sigue, Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Philippines
Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, Coordinator, Digital Startups, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Indonesia
Theresa Mathawaphan, Chief Strategy Officer, National Innovation Agency, Thailand
Featured
AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast 2023 Series
Pak Joddy Hernady, Head of Digital Vertical Ecosystem – Health, Telkom Indonesia, discusses
How Telkom Indonesia has pivoted towards digital services to diversify its revenue streams
How digital products like the SDVC (Satu Data Vaksinasi COVID-19) platform is providing the foundations for a national healthcare digital ecosystem
Future outlook for the Telecommunications sector and journey towards a Digital Telecommunications Company
Khun Tanapong, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, AIS
Warner Tan, Head of Data and Analytics, Globe Telecom
Sanjay Deshmukh, SVP of ASEAN and India,Snowflake,
discuss
Adoption of data-driven strategies by telecommunication companies in the ASEAN region
How they are helping local enterprises effectively build a data strategy
Monetisation of enterprise data.
Mohd Khairil Abdullah, CEO, Axiata Digital, Malaysia discusses
Axiata Digital’s evolvolution from a brand investor to a business operator
Promoting the digital lifestyle by offering digital financial services such as e-wallets, micro-financing, and micro-insurance, as well as digital advertising with data-driven solutions
Strategic businesses to support global customers
Ts. Tengku Intan Narqiah Tengku Othman, Group Chief Future Officer, SIRIM Berhad, discusses
Value of hackathons as catalysts for innovation and digital transformation
Importance of data sharing and security to unlock its full potential and drive further innovation
Convergence of AI, Data, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in shaping the future of manufacturing
Featured Report
Opportunities for Collaboration: Driving ASEAN Smart City Ecosystems and Building Foundations
Society 5.0 for human-centric living is a key objective for creating smart, sustainable cities. Partnerships in collaborative smart city ecosystems among Private Enterprises, Government Agencies, Telecommunications Providers and Technology Solution Providers are key in the development of Smart Cities.
Inside the report:
Overview of the state of smart city development in ASEAN
Evaluation of ASEAN’s 5G landscape and industry sentiments
Case studies of technology applications for smart cities in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Featuring:
Chung Heng Han, Senior Vice President, Systems, Alliance & Channels, Oracle
Irvan Yasni, CEO Technology Business, Sinar Mas Land, Indonesia
Joey F. Santos, Senior Vice President for Mixed Use, HRB/Niche and Retail, Filinvest Land, Philippines
Dr. Passakon Prathombutr, Executive Vice President, DEPA (Digital Economy Promotion Agency), Thailand
Stephanus Widi, Head of EV Business, Grab, Indonesia
Yao Shih Jih, EVP/Head, Smart Utilities and Infrastructure, Urban Solutions, ST Engineering, Singapore
Thought-leaders in ASEAN’s Public Services & Smart Cities


















“To promote financial inclusion in Thailand, it is important to have collaborations between banking corporations, government agencies and citizens, to promote a more inclusive banking environment.”
Budsakorn Teerapunyachai, Senior Director, Payment Systens Policy Department, Bank of Thailand (AIBP C&E Thailand, 29 November 2022)
“The main problem with digital innovation does not lie in the lack of data available, but rather, the lack of a central consolidating framework for data. To eradicate this problem, it is crucial that citizens participate in promoting various digital initiatives…”
Ivan John Enrile Uy, Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) (AIBP C&E Philippines, 15 November 2022)
“Innovation and research in cultivating and strengthening sustainable socioeconomic developments will prove to be crucial in fostering a sustainable digital innovation journey in Malaysia. Public and private sectors in Malaysia will need to work with one another to create synergy in strengthening sustainable socioeconomic developments.”
YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Bin Baba, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation , Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI) (AIBP C&E Malaysia, 17 October 2022)
Latest Insights
Is cybersecurity spending indicative of commitment to protect assets, reputation, and stakeholders?
Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia highlighted at the Malaysia Advisory Board Meeting that Cybersecurity measures need to evolve in tandem with digital transformation as new technologies and cyber threats emerge. What should be the proportion of cybersecurity spending be as part of total IT spend?
Mobile App Security in Vietnam: A Growing Concern for CISOs and Cybersecurity Leaders.
The rising prevalence of cybersecurity attacks in the mobile application space highlights the need for stronger platform security, as well as collaboration between banking institutions, government agencies, and higher education institutions to combat cyber threats in Vietnam
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28 March - 31 May 2023
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AIBP Insights is a series of discussions held online which brings together a focus group of ASEAN stakeholders to discuss topics related to enterprise technology adoption in the region.
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AIBP Online sessions are designed to be more targeted in terms of content and audience. Each public session is recorded and then distributed to relevant stakeholders and made available on the AIBP Online Content Library
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Attendees will view presentations and showcased technologies, allowing them to benchmark where they are along the digital transformation journey
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Best in class innovation in terms of business processes and technology will be invited to be showcased, advocating for a digital future
Smart Cities & Public Services
30 March 2023 | 10-11 May 2023
Leveraging a Data-driven Approach to Healthcare Transformation
30 March 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM (GMT+8)
Data-driven Use Cases
Challenges in enabling Efficiency with Integrated Data and Processes
Next Steps for Data: Ecosystem Collaborations and Personalisation
Leading the Digital Economy
10 May 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM (GMT+8)
Healthy Competition and Ecosystem Partnership
Managing Cybersecurity Risks
Inclusive Digital Economy
Data-driven Government Services
11 May 2023, 2:30-4:00 PM (GMT+8)
Citizen-centric Services with Data-driven Insights
Data Collection and Management
Data Sharing and Collaboration