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Uob Finlab Regional Indonesia Dhl Express Go Green Plus - Indonesia

Uob Finlab Regional Indonesia - Indonesia

DHL Express and UOB Indonesia partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging GoGreen Plus service

DHL Express Indonesia and UOB Indonesia have partnered to cut emissions from international shipments using GoGreen Plus, reducing around 80% of shipment-related greenhouse gases through sustainable aviation fuel. They also launched Indonesia’s first GoTrade event to help SMEs expand cross-border trade sustainably.

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Vietnam

Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses to Expand Cross-Border Trade

At UOB FinLab’s “Digital Gateway to Global Markets” event in Ho Chi Minh City, experts highlighted Vietnam’s rising cross-border trade potential. UOB Vietnam and Alibaba.com launched an exporter support package, helping businesses use digital tools, financing and market access to grow globally.

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Malaysia

UOB x SRKK x DRB-HICOM “AI Masterclass for Leaders”

This AI Masterclass for Leaders equipped senior executives with practical insights and hands-on experience to explore AI adoption, identify business use cases and translate AI opportunities into actionable strategies that support organisational transformation and growth

Vietnam

UOB FinLab Vietnam: AI Showcase

Women in Business Vietnam: AI Readiness & Adoption brought together women founders and business leaders to explore practical AI adoption, highlighting the role of leadership, governance and ecosystem support in driving transformation. The event showcased how collaboration and capability-building can help businesses turn AI ambition into action.

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Malaysia

AI-Powered Manufacturing: ERP, MES & Copilot

The AI-Powered Manufacturing session equips SME leaders with practical insights, technologies, and ecosystem support to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing and enterprise operations, enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Thailand

Womenpreneur Programme: Beyond Borders

The Womenpreneur Programme equips women leaders of family businesses with expert insights, mentoring, diagnostics, and networking opportunities to strengthen strategy, governance, and sustainable growth beyond borders.

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Thailand

DHL Express and UOB Indonesia partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging GoGreen Plus service

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Empowering Businesses Across ASEAN

Malaysia

UOB FinLab Malaysia supports Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in embracing AI, digitalisation and sustainability through practical solutions, expert guidance and opportunities to build their capabilities and grow.

Thailand

UOB FinLab Thailand connects businesses with industry experts and ecosystem partners across digital transformation, sustainability and GreenTech, helping them explore practical solutions to innovate and grow.

Vietnam

UOB FinLab Vietnam brings together businesses, experts and partners through initiatives focused on AI, digitalisation and cross-border expansion, helping businesses build capabilities and explore opportunities in local and regional markets.

Indonesia

UOB FinLab Indonesia works with businesses and ecosystem partners across digitalisation, entrepreneurship, financial management and business development, providing practical insights and connections to support business growth.

Resources

Sustainability Series: Countering Greenwashing in Southeast Asia

This is the second iteration of UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Series, in which we discuss greenwashing challenges in Southeast Asia and the adequate steps SMEs can take to tackle them.

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Why Southeast Asia’s growing waste problem presents huge opportunity for climate tech start-ups

With Asean contributing to roughly 25 per cent of waste worldwide, innovative tech solutions could help to manage waste and prevent refuse from contaminating the environment. While more climate tech start-ups are eager to drive change, many still lack support, exposure, and a platform to grow.

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Technology’s Role in Combating Excessive Waste in ASEAN

We now approach the final weeks before applications for UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator 2024 come to a close. We have received outstanding applications from hundreds of innovative greentechs that have the potential to make impactful contributions to the world’s sustainability goals of net zero.

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Growing and Transforming Global GreenTechs for Sustainability

UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) strives to develop and market green technology solutions for business sustainability.

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ยกระดับและพลิกโฉม GreenTech ทั่วโลกเพื่อความยั่งยืน

UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) มุ่งมุ่งเน้นการพัฒนาและผลักดันโซลูชันเทคโนโลยีสีเขียว (green technology solutions) เพื่อความยั่งยืนของภาคธุรกิจ โดยจัดการอบรม, ให้รับคำปรึกษาจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญ, เน็ตเวิร์คกับเครือข่ายอันกว้างขวางของ UOB FinLab และได้รับเงินทุนสนับสนุนสูงสุดรวม 100,000 ดอลลาร์สิงคโปร์

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2023 Year in Review and Looking Ahead

Learn more about UOB FinLab’s key milestones in 2023 and how the team is staying committed to helping SMEs in the region.

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Liao Zhiming: AI Is No Longer Just for Tech Companies, SMEs Should Harness Its Potential

廖志明表示，人工智能（AI）已不再是科技公司的专属工具。面对数码转型与市场竞争，中小企业应善用AI提升效率、降低成本，并从日常工作逐步实践，将科技转化为生产力与竞争优势。

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Digital Transformation Starts with Leadership

Singapore’s SMEs are rapidly digitalising, but true transformation depends on leadership. Technology delivers impact only when aligned with clear processes and a prepared workforce. The next phase of SME growth will be driven by leaders who integrate digital tools purposefully, invest in people, and leverage industry networks to scale.

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DHL Express and UOB Indonesia partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging GoGreen Plus service

DHL Express and UOB Indonesia are collaborating to drive sustainable trade and SME growth across ASEAN. Through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, UOB is reducing up to 80% of emissions from international shipments. The partnership also launched the country’s first GoTrade event in Jakarta to support SMEs in cross-border trade.

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Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses to Expand Cross-Border Trade

At UOB FinLab’s “Digital Gateway to Global Markets” event in Ho Chi Minh City, experts highlighted Vietnam’s growing momentum in cross-border trade. With strong interest in e-commerce and regional partnerships, businesses are leveraging digital tools, financial solutions, and regulatory support to expand globally. UOB Vietnam and Alibaba.com’s Innovative Hub launched a support package to empower exporters, reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the international supply chain.

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DKSH Healthcare Establishes Industry Benchmark in Carbon Emissions Tracking in Thailand

DKSH Business Unit Healthcare has reached a significant milestone in building a more sustainable healthcare supply chain by successfully tracking carbon emissions across its value chain through a collaboration with UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator and Smart Tradzt in Thailand.

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UOB Malaysia Reaffirms Support for ASEAN Growth and Inclusive Leadership

UOB Malaysia champions inclusive leadership and women empowerment in entrepreneurship and sustainability as key drivers of ASEAN’s resilient growth at AWES 2025.

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Brothers build on family’s waste management legacy with AI-powered tech

Explore how one of the impactful pilot projects from UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator 2024 took off, where Circular Unite partnered with UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) to drive sustainable waste management through data-driven innovation.

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Across digital gaps and borders, UOB’s FinLab helps businesses build bridges

For over a decade, UOB FinLab, the innovation accelerator has guided South-east Asia’s SMEs through transitions.

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Post GreenTech Accelerator 2024: UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) X Circular Unite

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Success Story: SME Case Double Goose – Beyond The Crisis with Digital & Expert Partners

Khunakorn Dhanasarnsombat, Managing Director of Thailand Knitting Factory Company Limited, a third-generation owner who continues the white T-shirt business favoured by every generation of Thais.

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Digitalisation Powers Thai SME’s Big Dreams

Thai SME Vachamon is one of the biggest importers and distributors of premium-grade fruits in Thailand, but they had bigger ambitions still.

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Regional Programmes

Explore our latest highlights

DHL Express and UOB Indonesia partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging GoGreen Plus service

Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses to Expand Cross-Border Trade

UOB x SRKK x DRB-HICOM “AI Masterclass for Leaders”

UOB FinLab Vietnam: AI Showcase

AI-Powered Manufacturing: ERP, MES & Copilot

Womenpreneur Programme: Beyond Borders

Womenpreneur Programme: Beyond Borders

AI-Powered Manufacturing: ERP, MES & Copilot

UOB FinLab Vietnam: AI Showcase

UOB x SRKK x DRB-HICOM “AI Masterclass for Leaders”

Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses to Expand Cross-Border Trade

DHL Express and UOB Indonesia partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging GoGreen Plus service

Empowering Businesses Across ASEAN

Malaysia

Thailand

Vietnam

Indonesia

Resources

Sustainability Series: Countering Greenwashing in Southeast Asia

Why Southeast Asia’s growing waste problem presents huge opportunity for climate tech start-ups

Technology’s Role in Combating Excessive Waste in ASEAN

Growing and Transforming Global GreenTechs for Sustainability

ยกระดับและพลิกโฉม GreenTech ทั่วโลกเพื่อความยั่งยืน

2023 Year in Review and Looking Ahead

Liao Zhiming: AI Is No Longer Just for Tech Companies, SMEs Should Harness Its Potential

Digital Transformation Starts with Leadership

DHL Express and UOB Indonesia partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging GoGreen Plus service

Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses to Expand Cross-Border Trade

DKSH Healthcare Establishes Industry Benchmark in Carbon Emissions Tracking in Thailand

UOB Malaysia Reaffirms Support for ASEAN Growth and Inclusive Leadership

Brothers build on family’s waste management legacy with AI-powered tech

Across digital gaps and borders, UOB’s FinLab helps businesses build bridges

Post GreenTech Accelerator 2024: UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) X Circular Unite

Success Story: SME Case Double Goose – Beyond The Crisis with Digital & Expert Partners

Digitalisation Powers Thai SME’s Big Dreams

Don't miss out on the latest Digitalisation and Sustainability trends, insights and more!

Don't miss out on the latest Digitalisation and Sustainability trends, insights and more!

Don't miss out on the latest Digitalisation and Sustainability trends,
insights and more!