Over 240,000 Cyberattacks Target Thai Businesses
BANGKOK – Thailand has emerged as the most targeted country in Southeast Asia for financial phishing attacks, as cybercriminals exploit the region’s rapidly expanding digital economy. A report by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed that Thai businesses faced more than … Continue reading Over 240,000 Cyberattacks Target Thai Businesses
Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has deported 119 Thai nationals, marking the latest development in a sweeping regional crackdown on illegal cyber-scam operations that have exploited thousands across Southeast Asia. The deportees, comprising 61 men and 58 women, were handed over to … Continue reading Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown
President Erdogan’s Strategic ASEAN Tour
KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visits to Malaysia and Indonesia signal a calculated move to strengthen Türkiye’s economic, political, and strategic engagement with Southeast Asia. This diplomatic tour, part of the “Asia Anew Initiative,” comes at a … Continue reading President Erdogan’s Strategic ASEAN Tour
Indonesia Joins BRICS: A Strategic Step
JAKARTA – On January 7, Indonesia formally joined BRICS, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to join the intergovernmental bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Indonesia’s entry follows BRICS’ recent expansion to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and … Continue reading Indonesia Joins BRICS: A Strategic Step
Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia
DENPASAR/BALI – Indonesian authorities on Bali are intensifying health monitoring for incoming passengers from China and Malaysia following concerns over a potential outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The island’s health authorities are requiring travelers from these countries to submit a … Continue reading Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia
Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
BANGKOK/JAKARTA – On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in modern history, claiming the lives of nearly 230,000 people across 14 countries, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand … Continue reading Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
Southeast Asia’s Race to Become the Leading AI Hub
SINGAPORE – As the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies surges, Southeast Asian countries, which make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), are engaged in a fierce competition to establish themselves as the region’s premier AI hub. … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Race to Become the Leading AI Hub
MICE Industry in Asia-Pacific: A Resilient Recovery
BANGKOK – The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry in the Asia-Pacific region is gradually recovering from the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While challenges persist, there are also promising signs of growth and innovation. Key Challenges Facing … Continue reading MICE Industry in Asia-Pacific: A Resilient Recovery
Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub
JAKARTA – Indonesia is fast emerging as a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, thanks to its strategic investments and ambitious plans to become a regional hub for sustainable mobility. In a significant boost to its EV ambitions, … Continue reading Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub