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Malaysia’s AI Regulation Bill Draws Praise and Criticism
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...