AI

From classrooms to cafés: How AI embeds itself in Southeast Asia
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30 July, 2026

From classrooms to cafés: How AI embeds itself in Southeast Asia

AI has gone mainstream in Southeast Asia, powering everything from exam preparations and small businesses to trip planning and content...
Thailand’s AI data centers challenge sustainability goals
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30 July, 2026

Thailand’s AI data centers challenge sustainability goals

Thailand's AI data center boom is fueling growth but raising concerns over water, energy, and sustainability, prompting calls for tougher...
North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks
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29 July, 2026

North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks

North Korea cracks down on a former state-backed hacking group accused of targeting two state banks and laundering stolen funds...
Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report
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29 July, 2026

Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report

UNODC warns Southeast Asia's scam networks now operate like global businesses, using crypto, AI, money laundering, and forced labor.
EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions
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28 July, 2026

EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions

EU expands sanctions on A7A5 and HTX while Circle boosts blockchain ambitions and researchers uncover x402 security flaws.
EU issues AI transparency guide ahead of August enforcement
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27 July, 2026

EU issues AI transparency guide ahead of August enforcement

The European Commission published AI Act transparency guidelines ahead of August 2, helping providers identify AI-generated content and reduce risks.