Cost of a data breach for businesses in ASEAN & the Philippines hits record high at $3.05M

IBM

ASEAN & Philippine organizations with extensive use of security artificial intelligence (AI) and automation cut breach lifecycles by 99 days and reduce data breach cost by nearly $1.25 million. (more…)

ManageEngine targets 30% YOY growth in Southeast Asia over the next 5 years, the Philippines being a key driver

ManageEngine regional director for Asia-Pacific Arun Kumar

MANILA, Philippines — Aug. 3, 2023 — ManageEngine, the enterprise information technology (IT) management division of Zoho Corporation, today announced its commitment to achieving a target of 30% year-over-year (YOY) growth through strategic investments in the Southeast Asia region over the next five years. The company aims to capitalize on the region’s potential as a hyper-growth market and build upon its already established customer base of over 5,000 organizations in the region. (more…)

APAC scam-paign: Number of scam resources per brand soars by 211% in 2022 – Digital Risk Trends

Headline scam and phishing data from Digital Risk Trends

Singapore, July 12 2023 — Group-IB, a global cybersecurity leader headquartered in Singapore, has today published Digital Risk Trends, a comprehensive analysis of the world’s two most common cyber threats: scams and phishing. The average number of scam resources created per brand, defined as the number of instances in which a brand’s image and logo was appropriated for use in scam campaigns, across all regions and industries more than doubled year-on-year in 2022, up 162%. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the rise was even more significant, with this number soaring by 211% compared to 2021. Additionally, the number of phishing websites detected by Group-IB’s Digital Risk Protection in 2022 was more than three times higher than in 2021. These findings build upon the 2022 Global State of Scams Report, published by the Global Anti Scam Alliance and ScamAdviser in collaboration with Group-IB, which revealed that scams caused over $55 billion in damages. The so-called scamdemic shows no signs of slowing down. (more…)

Circuit Makati and Mercato Centrale partner to present immersive Asian Night Market

19 July 2023, Philippines – Circuit Makati, the city’s premier destination for arts, culture, and entertainment, is partnering with Mercato Centrale, the country’s premier food and lifestyle market, to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a culinary journey across Asia. They are hosting an Asian Night Market from July 21 to July 23, 2023 from 5pm to 12 midnight, as part of this milestone celebration. (more…)

International Tax Conference 2023

The International Tax Conference is the final leg of the International Roadshow spearhead by the Asian Consulting Group. The event aims to provide an avenue for different international organizations, government leaders and business owners to talk about how global and local challenges can be addressed through knowing the economic development and its growth potentials, digitalization opportunities, tax legislation, ease of doing business efforts, and global governance practices.

Join us on June 15 at the I’M Hotel in Makati together with different international and local experts and business leaders as we delve into these topics that will provide you invaluable insights on how to navigate your business towards growth despite economic challenges.

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Going Beyond Borders: Asian Consulting Group addresses global and local tax challenges at International Tax Conference on June 15

MANILA, Philippines – The Asian Consulting Group (ACG), esteemed for its exceptional tax consultancy services for leading corporations, SMEs, and public figures within the Asia-Pacific region, is gearing up to host the prestigious International Tax Conference in the Philippines. Scheduled for June 15th at the IM Hotel in Makati City, the event marks the successful culmination of the International Roadshow 2023. This notable initiative has been realized through a collaborative effort between ACG and the Center for Strategic Reforms of the Philippines, alongside an array of esteemed international and local business organizations and foreign chambers. (more…)

Tezos NFT exhibition showcases leading Southeast Asian artists at Singapore Art Week’s S.E.A. Focus 2023

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  • The Tezos exhibition will feature leading artists from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, showcasing the flourishing creative economy in Southeast Asia at S.E.A. Focus
  • The Tezos exhibition, titled “Living System: An NFT Show” and curated by Mama Magnet, will showcase NFT artworks by Bjorn Calleja, CwndDien, the late Orkibal, Reza Hasni, Ykha Amelz, and Discokid909
  • Visitors can experience the dynamism of NFT art and claim a coveted edition of one of the showcased artworks as a digital souvenir at S.E.A. Focus during Singapore Art Week

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ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme forges new path in the Philippines towards a digitally literate society

The Philippines, 22 November 2022 – The ASEAN Foundation, with support from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, gathered master trainers for a digital literacy training in order to bring the curriculum to grassroots communities, aiming to reach at least 20,000 beneficiaries in the country. (more…)