Merry Gel Sigui
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.
Philippines Struggles With Mining Waste After Typhoon
Philippines , July 29, 2024
The aftermath of Typhoon Ariel has exposed a growing environmental crisis in the Philippines, as heavy rains triggered the release...
Malaysia’s Mangrove Restoration Program Gets Private Backing
Malaysia , Nov 08, 2024
Malaysia is scaling up its coastal conservation efforts, with the country’s largest palm oil firms stepping in to fund mangrove...
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...
Indonesia Approves Islamic Finance Sandbox for Halal Startups
Indonesia , Mar 10, 2025
Indonesia is breaking new ground with the approval of a Shariah-compliant fintech sandbox designed to accelerate innovation in the halal...
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...
Malaysia and Indonesia Launch Joint Haze Task Force
Malaysia , November 18, 2024
In a landmark step toward tackling Southeast Asia’s recurring haze crisis, Malaysia and Indonesia have formed a joint task force...
Vietnam and the Philippines Strengthen Maritime Alliance Amid China Tensions
Vietnam , August 30, 2024
In a significant move that underscores escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Vietnam and the Philippines have announced a...
Thailand’s Constitutional Rewrite: Youth Movements Demand More
Thailand , Mar 10, 2025
Thailand is at a political crossroads as youth-led movements intensify pressure on the newly formed parliament to rewrite the constitution....
Singapore’s Family Office Boom Draws Scrutiny
Singapore , June 10, 2024
Singapore has long positioned itself as Asia’s premier wealth management center. But in 2025, its surge in family office registrations—private...
Vietnam’s Tech Ambitions Accelerate with $2B Chip Plant Deal
Vietnam , June 02, 2025
Vietnam is charging forward in its mission to become a tech manufacturing powerhouse, with a major new $2 billion semiconductor...
