Trần Thị Thu Quỳnh grew up in a small family in Lạng Sơn, a quiet border province in northern Vietnam. Unlike most girls in her community, she completed high school and entered university. And unlike…
SINGAPORE, June 30, 2025—Responding to urgent digital security needs across Asia and the Pacific, Google.org announced a new $5 million funding in support to The Asia Foundation to expand university-based…
In a quiet village in Terengganu, a mother of three runs a small online shop selling handmade accessories. Every day, she manages orders, verifies payments, and promotes her products—all from…
While there is widespread agreement that AI has the power to transform workplaces and societies, and there is agreement that AI must be developed and implemented responsibly, there are still…
Across India, MSMEs remain an important part of the country's economy and the livelihoods of women entrepreneurs, providing 120 million jobs and driving innovation. However, their businesses are the most at risk, with 83% of small businesses reporting cybersecurity breaches that result in substantial financial harm.
Small businesses in Southeast Asia have moved online in large numbers, but they’re stepping into a minefield of cyber risks where many lack the resources to protect themselves.
As digitization continues to reshape the global economy, Cambodia is taking steps to prepare its workforce with the necessary skills. From August 13-14, the USAID Digital Workforce Development (DWD) project convened a conference for digital educators to discuss building a sustainable ecosystem for digital education.
This report assesses the digitalization challenges and limitations faced by micro and small women entrepreneurs (MSWEs) in Malaysia. The insights gained will inform the design of the Mastercard Strive Malaysia…
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announces that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Upskilling Initiative, in partnership with The Asia Foundation, has delivered over 10.9 million upskilling opportunities,…
The U.S. Department of Commerce highlighted The Asia Foundation in a news release covering an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) ministerial meeting hosted by Singapore. Launched in September 2022,…
The APAC Cybersecurity Fund aims to build an inclusive and safe digital ecosystem for all by connecting small businesses and vulnerable groups to local training opportunities and resources to improve…
DailyFT, a Sri Lankan business and financial news outlet, highlights the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in its coverage of The Asia Foundation and its partners’ program initiatives in Sri Lanka. In…