Southeast Asia

Singapore goes cash-lite; Asia’s digital shift intensifies
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11 February, 2026

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
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4 February, 2026

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
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22 January, 2026

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
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12 January, 2026

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
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18 December, 2025

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
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3 November, 2025

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...