Sixty-four South Koreans were recently repatriated from Cambodia, facing arrest for their involvement in online scams targeting both locals and international victims. The event highlights the complex intersection […]
Vietnam Drives Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Optimism: Report Highlights
Vietnam is leading the way in Southeast Asia when it comes to e-commerce optimism, according to a recent report published in October 2025. Despite facing regulatory challenges, the […]
U.S. & U.K. Crack Down on Southeast Asian Cybercrime Networks
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched their most significant joint operation to combat cybercriminal networks operating out of Southeast Asia, focusing on crypto-related money laundering […]
US & UK Target Major Southeast Asian Cyber Fraud Ring in Largest Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury Department, in collaboration with the U.K.’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has launched a sweeping action against a major Southeast Asian cyber fraud ring, […]
US Sanctions Target $10B Crypto Fraud Networks in Southeast Asia
The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions of 19 entities in Myanmar and Cambodia linked to sophisticated cryptocurrency scams, resulting in a staggering loss of over $10 billion […]
Binance Forges Cybersecurity Pact with Indonesia to Combat Crypto Crimes
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Indonesia’s Bareskrim National Police Department to strengthen cybersecurity measures against crypto-related crimes in Southeast Asia. This collaboration focuses on enhancing […]
Upbit Joins Forces with MB Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange in Vietnam
Dunamu, the company behind South Korea’s leading crypto exchange Upbit, has forged a significant partnership with Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank), one of Vietnam’s largest financial […]
Bybit Launches Pay Bridges Web3 and Retail Payments in Southeast Asia
Dubai, UAE – June 13, 2025 – Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the launch of its new payment platform, Bybit Pay, in […]
CreataChain Teams Up with TTT Labs to Fuel Southeast Asian Blockchain Growth
Singapore-based interoperability blockchain platform CreataChain has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam’s TTT Labs to expand its reach into the Southeast Asian market. This collaboration […]
China Shifts Exports to Southeast Asia Amid US Tariffs: A New Trade Landscape
As U.S. tariffs disrupt global trade, China is strategically redirecting its exports, shifting away from the American market and towards Southeast Asian nations. This move has created a […]
China Shifts Exports to Southeast Asia Amid US Tariff Challenges
China’s exports are booming in Southeast Asian markets, driven by a need to circumvent rising U.S. tariffs. A recent report from Citigroup reveals that shipments to countries like […]
Macron’s Southeast Asia Tour: Strengthening EU-Asia Economic Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a pivotal tour of Southeast Asia, seeking to solidify economic partnerships and boost the ties between Europe and the region. The trip […]
Southeast Asia Caught Between US-China Trade Tensions
Southeast Asian nations are facing increasing pressure to choose sides in the escalating trade war between the United States and China. Senior officials from these countries, particularly Malaysia […]
United Nations Warns About Growing Crypto Scams in Southeast Asia
The United Nations (UN) has issued a concerning alert regarding the surge in cryptocurrency-related criminal activity and scams within Southeast Asia. The report reveals that these criminals are […]
AEON and Neo Revolutionize Crypto Payments in Southeast Asia
Neo and AEON have entered a partnership to bridge the gap between digital assets and real-world payments, paving the way for wider crypto adoption. AEON’s innovative crypto payment […]