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Malaysia , May 31, 2025 Malaysia has taken a significant step toward regulating artificial intelligence with the introduction of the AI Regulation Bill in Parliament....

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...

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 , Mar 10, 2025 Indonesia is breaking new ground with the approval of a Shariah-compliant fintech sandbox designed to accelerate innovation in the halal...

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...

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...

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 , April 10, 2025 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised interest rates once again this week, increasing the benchmark rate by 25 basis...

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 , 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...