Cyberattacks: The Achilles heel of digital banks
According to national cyber agency data, there were 888 million attempted attacks recorded from January to August 2021.
RCEP coming into effect: Making it a force for recovery and growth
As long as the reforms are kept on track, the RCEP will be the new driver for the economy to speed up the recovery process.
RCEP shows region stands together to uphold multilateral trade system
The paper says pact looks set to play a special role in maintaining regional production networks, and stabilizing regional supply chains.
China-Asean partnership conducive to integrated economies, development
Bilateral trade between China and Asean has risen at a remarkable rate, increasing from just $9 billion in 1991 to $685 billion in 2020.
Indonesia’s ‘coal hard facts’
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani says Indonesia could move the date forward to 2040 if it can raise up to US$40 billion needed to convert these coal plants into using renewable energy…
The tale of crisis-ridden Garuda: A phoenix in waiting?
Unlike the phoenix, the mythical Garuda is more than just immortal. It has legendary powers, defeating Indra, king of the gods
Mired in debt
The nation's level of borrowing will be a big worry for the administration that will take over after the May 2022 elections
Promoting sustainability through structural reforms
Although various initiatives have been carried out to mitigate the impact of the economic fallout caused by the pandemic, it remains an uphill task to get the economy back to its…
Slowing the rise in Seoul home prices
The Moon Jae-in administration has tried a series of measures to control rising housing prices. None have worked.
Adequate preparations needed before reopening tourism sites
Langkawi reopening has met with strong response, but we need to take care