Southeast Asia

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...
YouTube #1 in marketing ROI, beats other platforms in SEA
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9 October, 2025

YouTube #1 in marketing ROI, beats other platforms in SEA

YouTube has emerged as the leading video streaming platform in Southeast Asia, surpassing its competitors, TikTok and Meta, in terms...
Malaysia to offer 95% of gov’t services digitally by 2030
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12 August, 2025

Malaysia to offer 95% of gov’t services digitally by 2030

Elsewhere, Indonesia is set to award six contracts within the next 18 months as part of its World Bank-funded ID...
Indonesia bridges AI talent gap as Singapore calls for unity
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28 July, 2025

Indonesia bridges AI talent gap as Singapore calls for unity

Indonesia faces an AI talent shortage that threatens its progress toward digitalization, as Singapore calls for a united Southeast Asian...