BUSINESS
TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Spurs E-commerce Rethink
Indonesia , Oct 04, 2023
Indonesia has officially banned TikTok Shop, citing concerns over unfair trade practices, data protection, and competition with local platforms. The...
Philippines’ Startup Scene Struggles With High Burn Rates
Philippines , May 21, 2025
The vibrant tech startup scene in the Philippines is facing growing pains as many companies struggle with high capital burn...
Brunei Wealth Fund’s Quiet Losses Raise Transparency Questions
Brunei , June 26, 2024
Recent financial disclosures suggest that Brunei’s sovereign wealth fund has suffered unexpected losses, raising questions about transparency and the long-term...
Crisis Unfolds: YNH Property’s Sukuk at Risk as Collateral Seized –...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (05 Feburary 2024) In a development that has rocked Malaysia's financial markets to their core, YNH Property Berhad (KLSE: YNHPROP), a...
Malaysian High Court Halts KNM Group’s Restructuring, Citing Legal Breaches and...
In a decisive move, the Malaysian High Court has rejected KNM Group Berhad's bid for a restructuring lifeline, spotlighting a series of legal violations and the scheme's lack of viability.
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM.
Amazon announced it has closed its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM. Two days after European regulators said the deal “would not significantly reduce competition”...
MONEY & FINANCE
Vietnam Launches National Digital Currency Pilot
Vietnam , Apr 19, 2025
Vietnam has officially launched its long-awaited digital currency pilot, positioning itself as a serious contender in Southeast Asia's race toward...
CORPORATE CRIME
The Role of Casinos, Cryptocurrency, and Underground Banking in Fueling Crime...
Bangkok , January 15, 2024 – A recent report sheds light on the pivotal role played by casinos, junkets, and cryptocurrency in facilitating underground...
POLITICS
ENVIRONMENT
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Comes at a High Environmental Cost
Laos , Jan 27, 2025
Laos has emerged as a major player in Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, aggressively expanding its hydropower capacity to meet...
INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
Singapore’s Water Pact with Johor Renewed with New Terms
Singapore , November 04, 2023
Singapore and Malaysia have reached a landmark agreement to renew their historic water supply pact, introducing revised pricing and enhanced...
