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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Thailand Offers Mediation Role in Myanmar Peace Talks
Thailand , April 23, 2024
Thailand has quietly stepped forward as a potential mediator in Myanmar’s ongoing civil conflict, proposing to host informal peace negotiations...
Philippines Senate Targets Charter Change Again
Philippines , Apr 29, 2024
The Philippine Senate has reignited debate over amending the 1987 Constitution, a politically sensitive issue that has long divided public...
East Timor’s Foreign Policy Shift: China or Australia
East Timor faces a critical foreign policy challenge, weighing Chinese infrastructure investments against Australian diplomatic support. As geopolitical tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, the country's leadership must carefully choose partnerships that will shape its economic and strategic future.
Singapore’s Presidential Role: Ceremonial or Power Broker
Singapore's presidential role blends ceremonial traditions with significant constitutional powers. The elected president holds critical veto rights over national reserves and public service appointments, challenging perceptions of a purely symbolic position while maintaining checks and balances in the country's political landscape.
Malaysia’s Political Realignment: Is UMNO Fading for Good
Malaysia , June 30, 2025
Malaysia is witnessing a significant political realignment as the long-dominant United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) experiences a sharp decline in...
Indonesia’s 2024 Election Fallout: Can Prabowo Unite a Divided Nation?
Indonesia , July 02, 2024
Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election ended with Prabowo Subianto emerging victorious after a fiercely contested campaign that revealed deep political and...
