Tag: Southeast Asia
Brunei Eyes Regional Leadership in Blue Carbon Credits
Brunei , November 28, 2023
Brunei is stepping into the climate finance spotlight by aiming to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for blue carbon credits....
Brunei Eyes Regional Leadership in Blue Carbon Credits
Brunei , November 28, 2023
Brunei is stepping into the climate finance spotlight by aiming to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for blue carbon credits....
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...
Philippines Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Combat Inflation
Philippines , April 10, 2025
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised interest rates once again this week, increasing the benchmark rate by 25 basis...
Laos Debt Crisis Triggers Regional Aid Response
Laos , June 04, 2025
Laos is facing its most severe economic crisis in decades, as ballooning public debt—now estimated at over 100% of GDP—forces...
Indonesia to Host First Southeast Asia Space Summit
Indonesia , April 30, 2025
Indonesia is preparing to host the first-ever Southeast Asia Space Summit in Jakarta this year, signaling the nation’s growing ambition...
East Timor Joins ASEAN: What It Means for the Bloc’s Future
Southeast Asia , May 29, 2025
East Timor has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), becoming the 11th member of the bloc...
The Role of Casinos, Cryptocurrency, and Underground Banking in Fueling Crime Across East and...
Delve into the intricate web of casinos, cryptocurrency, and underground banking driving transnational organized crime across East and Southeast Asia. Discover the evolving tactics and policy recommendations to address this burgeoning threat.
