Southeast Asia
Singapore goes cash-lite; Asia’s digital shift intensifies
Singapore cements its status as a digital economy leader, with its payments market forecast to nearly triple by 2030, driven...
Vietnam, Laos enhance AI strategies and cybersecurity measures
Southeast Asian nations Vietnam and Laos enhance digital policies, with Vietnam enforcing identity verification online and Laos launching a national...
The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia
The Philippines joins Malaysia and Indonesia in banning AI chatbot Grok amid rising concerns over deepfake misuse and non-consensual images.
Alleged ‘pig butchering’ mastermind arrested in Cambodia
Chen Zhi, the alleged ringleader of a major scam, faces charges in China following his arrest in Cambodia, linked to...
Southeast Asia’s digital economy hit $300B, AI to supercharge it
The e-Conomy SEA 2025 report reveals a surge in Southeast Asia's digital economy, driven by AI, e-commerce, and the rise...
AI, blockchain to power Vietnam’s green transformation
In other news, Thailand’s SEC and the CCIB have announced the completion of a joint raid on the operations of...
