Wawasan Brunei 2035 is a developmental framework that was first formulated in 2004 by the country’s monarch, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Also identified as Brunei Vision 2035, this project aims to propel the country to greater heights on many fronts. When measured by the highest international standards, Wawasan Brunei 2035 looks to build a citizenry that is not only well-educated but highly-skilled.

The Southeast Asian region is a hotbed for development. The digital economy of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) alone currently generate US$150 billion in revenue annually and could potentially add US$1 trillion to its collective Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the coming decade. Information technology (IT) is fast reshaping the way ASEAN citizens live, work and interact with one another.

Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook, recently noted that the public scrutiny of Facebook is “very much overdue,” declaring that “it’s shocking to me that they didn’t have to answer more of these questions earlier on.” Leaders in the information technology sector, especially in Europe, have been warning of the abuses by Facebook (and other portals) for years.

Southeast Asia is fast going digital in line with the growing global trend. However, a digital future isn’t all a bed of roses. With that progress, comes brand new threats that the region has to be prepared for.A digital ASEANAccording to a report published by consulting firm A.T.

The spate of cyberattacks in the region last year was definitely more than enough reason for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to level up their game in cybersecurity.

Japan has been increasing its involvement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in recent times. During the recently concluded ASEAN-Japan Summit in Manila, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN in areas including maritime security, trade and disaster relief.History of ASEAN-Japan tiesJapan is one of ASEAN’s most important partner and relations between the two have improved drastically since the end of the Second World War.

In today’s day and age, the internet has become vital for reinforcing the capacities of a child’s education, self-expression and social development. With the rise of social media platforms, children are more exposed to inappropriate content and security risks.

A state-owned Russian company has opened up a second internet connection for North Korea which could strengthen Pyongyang's cyber capabilities and undermine US efforts to isolate the regime, security experts said.The activation of the new line from TransTeleCom was first detected Sunday by analysts at Dyn Research, which monitors global internet connectivity.The new connection supplements the existing link provided by China Unicom, which has almost exclusively routed North Korean interne

The data centre landscape in Southeast Asia is poised to expand, driven by new developments, innovation and rapid growth in the digital economies within the region. The demand for data centres in the region is expected to increase due to the increase in the use of mobile phones, internet access, smart cities, big data analytics and social media applications.