Southeast Asia’s digital economy is on the verge of a historic breakthrough, with Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) projected to surpass $300 billion by 2025, according to the 10th annual e-Conomy SEA rep…
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Vietnam strengthens digital cooperation with Russia to develop crypto-asset market
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc concluded an official visit to Russia, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of blockchain and digital finance. The visit forms part of Viet…
Asean set to sign digital economy agreement in 2026 to boost cross-border trade, services
Asean is on course to sign a digital economy pact in 2026, which aims to boost cross-border digital trade and services. Talks on the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) reached a “substan…
China-Malaysia ties strengthen under BRI framework with focus on clean energy and digital economy：MayCham China chairman
As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks its 11th anniversary, China-Malaysia cooperation has entered a new phase of multi-dimensional and deeply integrated engagement, spanning infrastructure, the…
International Blockchain Organisation Malaysia launched to drive national leadership in web3 digital economy transformation
The International Blockchain Organisation (Malaysia) was officially launched recently, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards blockchain innovation, digital inclusion, and Web…
Laos and Bitcoin Mining as a Strategic Debt Solution: Assessing the Economic and Investment Potential of Emerging Markets Leveraging Cryptocurrency Infrastructure
Laos, dubbed the “battery of Southeast Asia,” has invested heavily in hydropower infrastructure along the Mekong River, generating an energy surplus that it struggles to export due to limited regional…
E-Waste Crisis Looms in Cambodia Amid Alarming Battery Disposal Rates
E-waste experts have raised grave concerns that out of the millions of mobile devices in the market, only 0.5 percent of phone batteries – amounting to thousands of metric tonnes – are rec…
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon achieves ASEAN record milestone
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 set an ASEAN record, uniting 1,741 participants to showcase AI talent, foster innovation, and shape digital future. Malaysia has etched its name into the ASEAN Records…
China, ASEAN join hands to explore new paths for AI standardization
The 2025 ASEAN-Oriented Standardization Cooperation Forum opened in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Aug. 27, with the theme “Innovative Collaboration in AI Stand…
The ASEAN digital integration challenge
From sari-sari stores to fintech apps, the digital shift is transforming how Filipinos live and work—but are we ready for ASEAN’s bigger leap? I recently attended the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework A…