PHILIPPINES
The country is currently vastly improving in
terms of technological advancements. A lot of
people in the country have access to modern
gadgets such as smartphones and computers. The Philippines is
branded as the world’s texting capital. When it comes to Internet
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access, the Philippines is also among the top users, with very little
government control. However, several universities in the country are
still behind when it comes to research laboratories. Transportation
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systems are also not as organized as other countries in the AsiaPacific region.
SINGAPORE
Being the richest country in Southeast Asia,
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Singapore is also the most technologically
advanced. It has a very low poverty rate and most
of its people are educated. Singaporean universities are among the
best in the world especially in facilities and researches. Singapore
uses advanced developments in transportation to accommodate
both locals and foreign commuters in its very limited space.
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THAILAND
Internet access is Thailand is widespread. Thus,
the government now focuses on improving cyber
security to fight criminals online. The government
has also launched a “1 student, 1 tablet” policy to ensure that
students have access to modern devices and improve learning.
Social media is also now seen as a huge tool to improve businesses
in the country.
VIETNAM
Vietnam sees outsourcing of software and
other technological equipment as a possibility for
the last quarter of 2013 until 2014. The country
now has the capacity to create their own version of smartphones
and provide mobile communication to its people. Though Vietnam
in generally still behind in technological advancement, recent
government projects provide hope for the better.
These changes only show that the region has also managed
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to meet the standards set by other countries when it comes to
technological advancement. Most of all, these developments are
seen as a tool in order to uplift the lives of the people. v
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