We are pleased to share with you the latest news and developments from around the Southeast Asian region, the Pro-AV industry and the tech ecosystem. For this issue, here are three top stories you cannot miss.
Developments in Southeast Asia
Asia Is Exception as Emerging Markets Start to Look Fragile
In the pandemic’s second year, some familiar worries are starting to surface across the developing world. Except in one corner. In Asia, policy makers aren’t too preoccupied with these classic emerging-market problems. Their economies look increasingly like they’ve emerged.
Video analytics technology being trialled to detect incidents like MRT crowding
MRT rides could get safer and more pleasant in the future even if the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. Video analytics technology is being trialled to detect and reduce incidents like crowding and the incorrect wearing of face masks in real time.
BioNTech to build mRNA vaccine manufacturing site in Singapore
BioNTech plans to set up a regional centre and a new factory in Singapore for its vaccines, boosting its presence in Asia as a debate over patents rages and pressure grows on drugmakers to raise output of COVID-19 shots.
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