............. Note From EDITORIAL Ideal Wealth Generation Model, the AI way

With Artificial Intelligence becoming the biggest buzzword in the first half of 2023, the real spectacle comes from the little-known tech companies that have made real strides in the development of Artificial Intelligence. Keeping with the trend, there is a lot of attention going towards highpotential startups in Africa.

Startup Entrepreneurs in Africa are currently enjoying a huge influx of funds flowing in for AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, education and entertainment sectors. Banks have joined in the march towards a new disruption powered by AI. This involves the incorporation of AI tech in customer support, online security, wealth management and trading. Speaking of trading, in this magazine issue, you will read about the upcoming innovations in trading bots, especially for cryptocurrencies.

Artificial Intelligence has definitely upped the ante in the wealth management business with its incorporation in the Real Estate sector as well. AI is not only helping the developers, but also investors and buyers through predictive maintenance, site selection, property management, and building design. Home automation, market analysis, marketing tools and property assessment are some of the conveniences offered by AI tools in Real Estate.

On the cover, we have featured, Ngoc Tran, the Director of Investment Banking Services of VPS Securities (JSC). VPS is a 16-year-old joint stock company from Hanoi, Vietnam that recently reported 8,668,574,641,204 VND in revenue from 2022. Thus, earning them the title for ‘Best Investment Bank in Vietnam 2023’. Flip through to read the most comprehensive coverage of one of the fastest-growing banks from one of the fastestgrowing economies in Asia.

We would also like to remind you about the nominations for our Annual Awards Ceremony that will be held at Marriott Marquis, Bangkok, Thailand on November 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet our highprofile award winners in person.