
Digital Technology, Policy, and Innovation


From Vulnerability to Resilience: Safeguarding MSMEs from Cyberattacks

Upskilling Cambodia’s Digital Workforce: A Transformative Conference for Sustainable Education

Striving Digitally: Understanding the Challenges of Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs
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…

The Asia Foundation CEO Laurel Miller Marks IPEF Milestone, Surpasses 10.9 Million Upskilling Opportunities
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,…

U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes The Asia Foundation in Ministerial Meeting Coverage for Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
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,…

APAC Cybersecurity Fund, Supported by Google.org, to Bolster Cyber Capabilities of Up to 2,500 MSMEs in Japan
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…

The Asia Foundation and Google.org Partnership Featured in Coverage of APAC Cybersecurity Fund in Sri Lanka
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…

RAIDAR: Combating Information Disorder through Research, Collaboration, and Policy Engagement
On January 1, 2024, The Asia Foundation launched the Researching Asian Information Disorder and Responses (RAIDAR) initiative, a three-year program funded by the International Development Research Centre aiming to strengthen…

APAC Cybersecurity Fund
Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, is providing $15M to The Asia Foundation to launch the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in partnership with CyberPeace Institute and Global Cyber Alliance to bolster the cyber…

The Current State and Role of Digital Technology Adoption in Tourism MSMEs in Cambodia
The majority of businesses in Cambodia are micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which account for 99.9 percent of all businesses and a sizable portion of employment in the private…

The Asia Foundation Partners with Mastercard to Launch Program Aiming to Reach 100,000 Entrepreneurs by 2025
Today, Mastercard announced Mastercard Strive Malaysia to support Malaysia’s growth and digitalization priorities. In collaboration with The Asia Foundation, the program aims to digitalize and support the growth of 100,000…