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Southeast Asian governments build youth trust through targeted policies
Accessible healthcare, housing, and job initiatives strengthen youth confidence.
6 days ago
Southeast Asian governments build youth trust through targeted policies
Accessible healthcare, housing, and job initiatives strengthen youth confidence.
6 days ago
SIF, WEF launch pilot project for clean water access in Southeast Asia
The SEAPAW initiative aims to tackle water crises through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Underfunded cybersecurity leaves governments open to ransomware attacks
Sensitive data, outdated policies, and underfunded defences create a perfect storm for ransomware.
China may face economic setbacks as Trump 2.0 raises export risks
This will likely lead to a larger stimulus package from Beijing.
PH gov’t urged to subsidise mobile data plans in rural areas
Underserved households will receive SIM cards with 50GB of data per month.
Vietnam’s new strategy to cover 99% of population with 5G
This aims to enhance digital connectivity for all citizens and industries
Governments adopt technologies, but still fall short in citizen expectations
KPMG suggests collaborating with the private sector to accelerate transformation.
APAC must triple energy transition investments to meet 2050 net zero goal
The region needs US$2.3t by 2030.
Government agencies lag in implementing AI policies
Low adoption of AI regulations among Asia-Pacific agencies raises concerns over governance and innovation.
Malaysia’s new social media licensing sparks compliance challenges
New licensing requirement attempts to combat cyber offences.
China boosts flexibility with new fiscal reforms: Fitch Ratings
The amendments stressed economic growth via investments in innovative industries.
ILO, Japan gov’t project supports palestinian farmers with new techniques
Initiatives improve the honey and dairy sectors.
Singapore gov't accepts recommendations to enhance platform workers’ protection
Over 88,000 platform workers in Singapore are set to get a bigger voice.
PH launches Phase 1 of the National Fibre Backbone project
The initiative is expected to lower the price of internet connectivity to as much as $5 per Mbps.
Vietnam's telecom revenue to grow 4.7% CAGR by 2028
GlobalData projects 4G dominance in the country throughout this period.
Rated Chinese carmakers to brace EU’s increased tariffs on EVs
The new tariffs, reaching up to 38.1%, will take effect next month, adding to the existing 10% rate.
Saigon Commercial Bank failure reveals fraud in Vietnam’s banking sector
A real estate developer was found to have siphoned funds from SCB for almost a decade.
