ERIKA JOHNSON
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...
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’s Mekong Delta Faces Worst Saltwater Intrusion in Years
Vietnam , Apr 25, 2025
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural heartland, is experiencing its worst saltwater intrusion in years — a crisis being blamed on...
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...
Singapore Trials Robot Police Patrols in Public Housing Estates
Singapore , Oct 06, 2021
Singapore has begun piloting a new initiative deploying autonomous robot police to patrol selected Housing & Development Board (HDB) estates....
Vietnam’s Tech Universities Partner with NVIDIA for AI Labs
Vietnam , Dec 05, 2024
Vietnam’s leading technology universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have joined forces with global tech giant NVIDIA to...
Thailand’s Credit Card Delinquency Hits 5-Year High
Thailand , May 10, 2024
Thailand is witnessing a worrying rise in credit card delinquency rates, reaching the highest levels in five years. According to...
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...
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...
ASEAN’s Dilemma Over Myanmar: Diplomacy or Isolation
Southeast Asia , Jan 02, 2022
More than three years since Myanmar’s military coup, ASEAN remains deeply divided over how to respond. While Indonesia and...