Tag: Southeast Asia
Brunei Eyes Regional Leadership in Blue Carbon Credits
Brunei , November 28, 2023
Brunei is stepping into the climate finance spotlight by aiming to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for blue carbon credits....
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...
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...
Singapore’s Water Pact with Johor Renewed with New Terms
Singapore , November 04, 2023
Singapore and Malaysia have reached a landmark agreement to renew their historic water supply pact, introducing revised pricing and enhanced...
Thailand’s Cannabis Industry in Crisis After Legal Reversal
Thailand , July 25, 2024
Thailand’s once-promising cannabis revolution is unraveling fast. After becoming the first Asian country to decriminalize marijuana in 2022, the Thai...
