Southeast Asia

US Treasury sanctions Cambodian pig butchering kingpin
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27 April, 2026

US Treasury sanctions Cambodian pig butchering kingpin

U.S. Treasury sanctions Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 others over a pig-butchering crypto scam that reportedly stole billions from...
South Korea aids 6 ASEAN cities with AI-based smart city tech
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20 April, 2026

South Korea aids 6 ASEAN cities with AI-based smart city tech

South Korea's K-City Network aims to support Southeast Asian metropolises with AI smart city tech, addressing urban issues and enhancing...
WHO launches initiative for digital health wallets in Southeast Asia
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26 March, 2026

WHO launches initiative for digital health wallets in Southeast Asia

WHO and Temasek Foundation launch a digital wallet initiative to enhance health records in ASEAN, promoting secure solutions for better...
UK publishes fraud strategy to 2029, tackles crypto, AI risks
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16 March, 2026

UK publishes fraud strategy to 2029, tackles crypto, AI risks

UK's Home Office reveals a new fraud strategy targeting digital assets and AI, aiming to combat rising fraud by investing...
Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin
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10 March, 2026

Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin

Vietnam's prepaid card and digital wallet market is booming, with strong growth projections. The country also leads Southeast Asia in...
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...