Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor canceled his Bangkok concert.
Thailand’s high household debt is a result of sluggish economics, generous lending and “coincidence”. But fixing the problem might cause some financial pain throughout the country.
Southeast Asia is on the brink of a rapid expansion in open banking, with financial institutions leveraging open banking to enhance customer experiences, and fintech companies utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs) to revolutionizing payments,
The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China have triggered a strategic recalibration of supply chains. As highlighted by Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, “Southeast Asia will be a natural beneficiary of any realignment in global trade dynamics caused by geopolitical shifts.”
One of Vietnam’s largest banks reported surging profits last year, as the Southeast Asian economy turned a corner from the “perfect storm” of 2023. The Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank,
A new industry and government consortium has joined the federal scene. This one is devoted to maritime security in Southeast Asia, or MARSEC.
Southeast Asia's rapidly growing milk tea market is about to get even more exciting. MOXI, a leading provider of innovative gamification solutions, is teaming up with Boduo International to bring a new level of interactive fun to the milk tea lovers across the region.
Antom simplifies digital payments in Southeast Asia, empowering businesses to navigate the complex landscape and thrive
JOHN Dale Dianala from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science's National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS NIGS) presented his research on the earthquake potential of faults using satellites at the recently concluded Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025.
Online travel agency Agoda on Monday announced the launch of its Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 in Malaysia.
While India's position as a source market for ASEAN countries is solid, there is need for reciprocal effort to boost India's inbound tourism.
Davao City has been ranked as the third safest city in Southeast Asia for 2024 by the Numbeo Index. This achievement reflects the city's strong law enforcement efforts, improved road safety, and the positive perception of safety among its residents.