JAMES ROBERTO
A multimedia journalist focused on producing articles about controversial global issues specifically on business, economy, politics, and technology. A strong believer in freedom of the press and exposing the wrong. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
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...
Brunei’s Oil Dependency Questioned as Climate Pressures Rise
Brunei , December 16, 2024
Brunei, one of Southeast Asia’s richest nations per capita, is facing increasing scrutiny over its heavy reliance on oil and...
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...
Singapore’s MAS Cracks Down on Unlicensed Digital Lenders
Singapore , June 04, 2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a crackdown on unregulated digital lenders this week, citing growing concerns over consumer...
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...
Malaysia’s EPF Faces Pressure Over Climate-Linked Investments
Malaysia , Apr 8, 2025
Malaysia’s largest pension fund, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), is under growing scrutiny from environmental groups and civil society over...
Cambodia’s Microfinance Sector Under Fire for Predatory Lending
Cambodia , Oct 10, 2025
Cambodia’s booming microfinance sector is facing growing criticism for predatory lending practices, especially targeting vulnerable rural communities. Multiple investigations and...
Indonesia Expands Satellite Internet to Rural Islands
Indonesia , May 18, 2024
Indonesia has embarked on an ambitious project to expand satellite internet connectivity to its numerous rural and island communities through...
Thailand Launches Cyber Defense Command After Spike in Attacks
March , May 08, 2025
In response to a significant surge in ransomware attacks and cyber threats targeting its banks, government agencies, and critical infrastructure,...
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...
