How ASEAN’s Cybersecurity Push Could Protect People and Economies
From ransomware to regional resilience: Explore ASEAN’s bold new cybersecurity initiatives tackling scams, safeguarding infrastructure, and redefining Southeast Asia's digital safety.
Cybersecurity's Critical Role in Philippine Finance
As the Philippines races toward a cash-lite economy, its financial institutions face a ticking time bomb of cyber vulnerabilities. While cloud adoption and digital payment growth grab headlines, the real story lies in how encryption—a supposed safeguard—is masking threats rather than exposing them. Will Philippine banks catch up to the sophistication of their adversaries before the next breach hits?
Government Sorts Global Standards for AI Regulation in Indonesia
Indonesia aligns with global AI standards to craft tailored regulations, aiming to boost its digital ecosystem and unlock AI's potential for economic growth.
Collaboration is Strengthening Cybersecurity Defences in Indonesia
In Indonesia's booming digital landscape, cyber threats are escalating in step with the country's rapid transformation. As businesses grapple with AI-powered attacks and a $3.39 billion cybersecurity market by 2028, rivals are embracing "coopetition" to create shared defenses—setting a bold precedent for securing Indonesia's digital future.
AI Likely to Add US$79bil to Vietnam’s Economy By 2030
Vietnam is poised to harness AI's potential to add $79 billion to its economy by 2030, with plans for robust digital transformation, talent development, and AI innovation.
Philippines’ Digital Bank Bets on AI for Unsecured Lending
Tonik Bank leverages AI to tackle the $100bn unsecured lending market in the Philippines, transforming credit access for the underbanked with innovative tech solutions.
Vietnamese and U.S. Agencies Set Up Partnership in Cybersecurity
The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 14.
Examining the Digital ID Framework
Thailand's Digital ID framework enters Phase 2 (2025-2027), aiming to expand e-government services, include foreigners, and pilot digital IDs for legal entities, enhancing secure digital transactions.
Pete Hegseth Seems Really Confused About Where Southeast Asia Is (Copy)
ASEAN nations are benefiting from ongoing US-China trade tensions, with the region emerging as a key winner due to shifting global supply chains, according to the IMF. Countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia are attracting investments as businesses diversify from China to Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Continues to Emerge as A Winner of U.S.-China Trade Tensions
ASEAN nations are benefiting from ongoing US-China trade tensions, with the region emerging as a key winner due to shifting global supply chains, according to the IMF. Countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia are attracting investments as businesses diversify from China to Southeast Asia.
DBS’ Piyush Gupta: Only Half of Banks Making Enough AI Progress
DBS Group CEO Piyush Gupta highlights that only 50% of banks are advancing adequately in AI and technology adoption, emphasizing the need for accelerated progress in innovation. Gupta underscored the importance of adapting to disruptive technologies during his keynote speech at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, calling on financial institutions to rethink operational models to stay competitive.
MyDigital ID Records Over 1 Million Registered Users
Over a million Malaysians have embraced MyDigital ID within a year, showcasing the nation's readiness for secure and efficient digital services while safeguarding user privacy.
A Matter of Trust: Advancing Secure Digital ID Initiatives in Indonesia
Discover how Indonesia’s Digital Population Identity (IKD) leverages biometrics and digital ID wallets to enhance cybersecurity, streamline services, and prevent identity theft.
Globe AI-powered Marketing Tool Gets Innovation Award
The 2024 AIBP Enterprise Innovation Awards celebrated Globe for their transformative project in AI-driven personaliSed marketing and streamlined service applications, showcasing the Philippines' progress in digital innovation.
Globe and Meralco Win 2024 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Award, Highlighting Advancements in Customer-Centric AI and Streamlined Service Applications
The 2024 AIBP Enterprise Innovation Awards celebrated Globe and Meralco for their transformative projects in AI-driven personalized marketing and streamlined service applications, showcasing the Philippines' progress in digital innovation.
Philippines' talent shortage and cybersecurity certification
THE Philippines requires more cybersecurity personnel, a challenge compounded by the growing sophistication of global cyberattacks. The need for trained experts has left corporations and government institutions vulnerable to these risks.
PETRONAS and Axiata Win 2024 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Award, Showcasing Projects on AI-Driven Knowledge Discovery and Cybersecurity Innovation
PETRONAS and Axiata win the prestigious 2024 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Award for their pioneering projects in AI-driven knowledge discovery and cybersecurity innovation, setting a new benchmark for digital transformation.