Singapore has launched the Agentic Decentralized Finance Forum to bring AI, blockchain and digital finance leaders together around tokenization, DeFi and autonomous commerce. Singapore is bringing tog…
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Sri Lanka: Can Digital Finance Help Rebuild Trust in the Economy?
The following showcases the 2026 developments of fintech and wider digital in South Asian nation of Sri Lanka. Economic crises leave behind more than debt. They also weaken confidence: in institutions…
Malaysia eyes becoming ASEAN’s AI hub
Malaysia must ensure its growing digital infrastructure translates into home-grown technology, intellectual property and high-value jobs if it is to become ASEAN’s digital and artificial intelli…
Sri Lanka: Can Digital Finance Help Rebuild Trust in the Economy?
The following showcases the 2026 developments of fintech and wider digital in South Asian nation of Sri Lanka. Economic crises leave behind more than debt. They also weaken confidence: in institutions…
Nepal wants to become vibrant bridge connecting India, China: FM Khanal
Nepal wants to transform itself from a landlocked country into a “vibrant, dynamic bridge” connecting India and China, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said here on Friday. Nepal welcomed the continued …
AI and chips are turning Malaysia into Asia’s growth standout
Just two years ago, the manufacturer, whose products are used in chip production, had planned to build the factory in the Middle East after securing funding there. The conflict in Iran upended those p…
Vietnam awakens billion-dollar marine economy with digital governance
Roughly one-third of global maritime trade passes through these waters, presenting Vietnam with a unique opportunity. First, offshore renewable energy. With superior wind speed conditions, the World B…
Stablecoins, Tokenization and Crypto: Digital Assets Thoughts of the Week
South American stablecoin usage rising “Brazil’s regulators are already tightening control over stablecoin flows and virtual-asset service providers, and they’re doing it in tiers. Under Resolution 56…
ADB to Deploy $450 Million to Shield Cambodia, Sri Lanka from Middle East Impact
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to deploy $450 million to protect poor households and strengthen the economies of Cambodia and Sri Lanka as the conflict in the Middle East drives up costs and …
Southeast Asia Takes a Different Path from the U.S. and Europe… Becoming a ‘Testbed’ for Digital Asset Innovation
The focus of the digital asset industry is shifting from regulatory discussions to actual service competition. While the U.S. and Europe prioritize institutional reform, Southeast Asia is rapidly incr…