Matthews Asia: "Like Us" In Asia – Digital Adoption And Usage

“Like Us” In Asia – Digital Adoption And Usage by Matthews Asia

Earlier this year while traveling in Asia for both work and pleasure, I had the opportunity to catch up on some technological trends I enjoy following, and to compare social media and mobile usage between Hong Kong, Thailand and the Philippines.

When I had to make a last-minute flight change upon leaving Manila, I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to re-book a flight on a local low-cost airline carrier through its mobile application just a few hours before departure time. The entire process took less than 10 minutes! I have traveled often throughout Southeast Asia over the past 15 years, and previously, if I wanted...