Southeast Asian businesses face 400 ransomware attacks daily
Among the hardest hit were businesses in Indonesia, with 57,554 attacks, followed by Vietnam (29,282), the Philippines (21,629), Thailand (13,958), Malaysia (12,643), and…
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US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The tariffs on companies from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam will still need to be ratified at a meeting of the International Trade Commission in June.
What Singapore’s breeding programmes mean for conservation of Southeast Asia’s biodiversity
Such breeding efforts are key in ensuring that species threatened with extinction do not disappear off the face of the earth.
Tariffs, tensions and turning points: A strategy for ASEAN sovereignty
The paradox of economic interdependence and strategic anxiety underscores ASEAN’s urgent need for unity and legal clarity.
From Lululemon to AirPods, Southeast Asia’s role in global supply chains put at risk by Trump tariffs
A main motivation for the Trump administration targeting countries like Vietnam and Cambodia, however, is to crack down on what it says is trans-shipment and trade rerouting by…
Escape from Myawaddy: The Jakarta Post
The syndicates employ the "member gets member" strategy of recruitment, leveraging threats rather than bonuses to coerce members into deceiving friends and relatives.
Brunei joins regional effort to combat human trafficking
Representing Brunei Darussalam were officials from the Human Trafficking Investigation Unit at the Royal Brunei Police Force and the Security Division at the Prime Minister’s…
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
While the region’s upwardly mobile population may aspire to own EVs, the still-pricey cars are beyond the reach of many. Access to a reliable electricity source is not always a…
India seeks to push pace of defence cooperation with Southeast Asia
Analysts noted that India sees an opening in enhancing its presence through defence and security ties in a region where China already has large pockets of economic and strategic…
Rice noodles unite Guangxi and Southeast Asia
In Guangxi, these noodles are a staple part of meals, enjoyed for breakfast or as quick snacks throughout the day. In Southeast Asia, rice noodles are integral to daily dining,…