Axiata CEO Hopes 2017 Is a Year of Monetization, Growth

The transcript discusses the company's optimism for 2017, highlighting preparations and growth in digital companies. It outlines the investment strategy, focusing on startups with direct or indirect impacts on core business areas like financial services and digital media. The company plans to invest significantly in digital companies, including IoT. The transcript also covers the E.com IPO, emphasizing operational improvements and investor interest. Lastly, it explores the potential sale of the company's stake in M1, indicating a strategic exit from the Singapore market.

What was the company's main focus in preparing for 2017?

• Increasing product prices

• Reducing workforce

• Expanding into new markets

• Improving operations and nurturing digital companies

In which areas is the company interested in investing in startups?

• Healthcare and manufacturing

• Financial services and digital media

• Agriculture and logistics

• Real estate and construction

What is the company's investment focus over the next few years?

• Traditional retail businesses

• Digital companies and IoT

• Automobile industry

• Textile manufacturing

What is the company's current stance on the IPO of their digital company?

• They are focusing on improving operations first

• They have already listed it

• They have no plans for an IPO

• They are rushing to list it

What is the company's plan regarding their stake in M1?

• They plan to increase their stake

• They have no plans to change their stake

• They are considering selling their shares

• They plan to merge with M1