BUSINESS
TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Spurs E-commerce Rethink
Indonesia banned social media platforms from facilitating direct e-commerce transactions on October 4, 2023, effectively shutting down TikTok Shop in the country. The regulation, announced…
Philippines’ Startup Scene Struggles With High Burn Rates
The Philippines' startup scene is facing significant challenges due to high burn rates, with many companies struggling to stay afloat, according to a report by…
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...
The Shadow Economy of Bangkok's Illegal Gaming Sector Bangkok, January 15, 2024 - A comprehensive new report exposes how casinos, cryptocurrency exchanges, and underground banking…
POLITICS
ENVIRONMENT
UN Climate Panel Retires RCP8.5 Worst-Case Scenario
The United Nations climate committee has formally scrapped its worst-case warming scenario. The move, finalized earlier this month, retires RCP8.5 and its succe
INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
Ukraine Faces Massive Refugee Crisis as War Drags On
Eight million Ukrainians are no longer in their homes. They live in other people's houses, in school gyms, in tent camps, in basements. Another six to seven mil
