TikTok's Asian e-commerce haul quadrupled in a single year
TikTok is rapidly growing in e-commerce, quadrupling its GMV to $16.3 billion in 2023, becoming as big as established platforms like Lazada and Shopee.
China's mind-blowingly' cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia
Temu's low-cost product strategy is facing regulatory challenges in Southeast Asia as countries protect local businesses.
TikTok's Asian e-commerce haul quadrupled in a single year
TikTok is rapidly growing in e-commerce, quadrupling its GMV to $16.3 billion in 2023, becoming as big as established platforms like Lazada and Shopee.
China's mind-blowingly' cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia
Temu's low-cost product strategy is facing regulatory challenges in Southeast Asia as countries protect local businesses.
Southeast Asia prepares for Trump's economic agenda DW 11/08/2024
Southeast Asian leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's victory, emphasizing the need to adapt to potential changes in US trade policies.
Southeast Asia prepares for Trump's tariff threats DW 11/08/2024
Southeast Asian leaders are cautiously optimistic about US relations after Trump's election, while preparing for potential economic challenges from his promised tariffs.
Southeast Asia prepares for Trump's economic agenda DW 11/08/2024
Southeast Asian leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's victory, emphasizing the need to adapt to potential changes in US trade policies.
Southeast Asia prepares for Trump's tariff threats DW 11/08/2024
Southeast Asian leaders are cautiously optimistic about US relations after Trump's election, while preparing for potential economic challenges from his promised tariffs.
Experts Identify 3 Chinese-Linked Clusters Behind Cyberattacks in Southeast Asia
China-linked cyberespionage efforts are expanding in Southeast Asia, involving multiple threat clusters and sophisticated command-and-control techniques.
AI can drive business growth in Southeast Asia. But some big challenges remain
Southeast Asia's digital economy is projected to reach $263 billion in 2023, significantly driven by AI and increasing user sophistication.
Tenable: 26,500 Cyber Vulnerabilities Risk SE Asia's Banks
Southeast Asia's financial sectors face over 26,500 vulnerabilities, with Singapore having the highest number, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Southeast Asia reiterates pledge to collaborate amid growing cyber threats in AI era
Southeast Asian nations emphasize multilateral efforts to enhance regional cybersecurity, launching a physical CERT in Singapore for improved collaboration.
Experts Identify 3 Chinese-Linked Clusters Behind Cyberattacks in Southeast Asia
China-linked cyberespionage efforts are expanding in Southeast Asia, involving multiple threat clusters and sophisticated command-and-control techniques.
AI can drive business growth in Southeast Asia. But some big challenges remain
Southeast Asia's digital economy is projected to reach $263 billion in 2023, significantly driven by AI and increasing user sophistication.
Tenable: 26,500 Cyber Vulnerabilities Risk SE Asia's Banks
Southeast Asia's financial sectors face over 26,500 vulnerabilities, with Singapore having the highest number, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Southeast Asia reiterates pledge to collaborate amid growing cyber threats in AI era
Southeast Asian nations emphasize multilateral efforts to enhance regional cybersecurity, launching a physical CERT in Singapore for improved collaboration.
wooden shingles form housescape design lab's organic shelter in thailand
Housescape Design Lab redefines shelter by integrating it into the landscape and celebrating local ecological and cultural history.
Southeast Asian Media Markets Show Digital Growth Amid Streaming Wars, Analysis Presented at Taiwan Creative Content Fest Reveals
Southeast Asia's media market is rapidly evolving, with digital ad growth and streaming platforms expanding, particularly in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Malaysia struggles to halt plastic waste imports from Europe DW 10/30/2024
Malaysia continues to be a major importer of EU plastic waste, despite government promises to limit this practice.
Is internet freedom slipping away in Southeast Asia? DW 10/29/2024
Southeast Asia experiences significant declines in internet freedoms, with Myanmar and China noted as the worst offenders.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About the 6,000-Year-Old Decor Hiding In Your Home
Rattan has made a significant comeback in modern homes due to its versatility and earthy aesthetic.
Disney's Adventure Cruise Ship Will Have the Longest Roller Coaster at Sea, Adults-only Spaces, Themed Suites, and More
Disney Cruise Line is expanding with the new ship Disney Adventure, featuring unique attractions like a roller coaster at sea and themed areas.
A retired Florida cop moved to Thailand with his wife and dog. He says his new life is cheaper, safer, and less stressful.
Fred Jones moved from Florida to Thailand after retirement for a cheaper and less stressful life.
Why Bird's Nest Soup Is Staggeringly Expensive - Tasting Table
Bird's nest soup remains a luxury dish with a historical reputation for medicinal benefits, despite its high cost and bland taste.
What is behind Vietnam's economic success story? DW 10/15/2024
Vietnam's economy is projected to grow by 6.1% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025, surpassing other emerging Southeast Asian economies.
ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting
US and China seek to expand influence in Southeast Asia amidst complex regional tensions.
Efforts by the US to counter China in the South China Sea could backfire
US involvement in the South China Sea is crucial yet fraught with risks of confrontation with China, especially concerning regional allies like the Philippines.
ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting
US and China seek to expand influence in Southeast Asia amidst complex regional tensions.
Efforts by the US to counter China in the South China Sea could backfire
US involvement in the South China Sea is crucial yet fraught with risks of confrontation with China, especially concerning regional allies like the Philippines.
New Study Estimates as Much as $75 Billion in Global Victims' Losses to Pig-Butchering Scam
Scammers stole over $75 billion through pig-butchering scam
Crypto addresses of over 4,000 victims tracked to Southeast Asia scammers
Southeast Asia scammers stole up to $37 billion in 2023, UN says
Cyber crime syndicates in Southeast Asia have generated up to $37 billion in illicit revenue, intensifying their operations despite law enforcement efforts.
New Study Estimates as Much as $75 Billion in Global Victims' Losses to Pig-Butchering Scam
Scammers stole over $75 billion through pig-butchering scam
Crypto addresses of over 4,000 victims tracked to Southeast Asia scammers
Southeast Asia scammers stole up to $37 billion in 2023, UN says
Cyber crime syndicates in Southeast Asia have generated up to $37 billion in illicit revenue, intensifying their operations despite law enforcement efforts.
UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi
Typhoon Yagi has severely impacted Southeast Asian children, creating an urgent need for clean water and essential services due to extensive flooding and landslides.
At least 226 killed in floods as Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Myanmar
Typhoon Yagi has resulted in significant loss of life and exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi
Typhoon Yagi has severely impacted Southeast Asian children, creating an urgent need for clean water and essential services due to extensive flooding and landslides.
At least 226 killed in floods as Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Myanmar
Typhoon Yagi has resulted in significant loss of life and exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
Pope, 87, Embarks on Physical Test' in Grueling Asia Tour
Pope Francis' 11-day trip showcases his ongoing commitment to global outreach despite health challenges.
Pope, 87, Embarks on Physical Test' in Grueling Asia Tour
Pope Francis embarks on a challenging 11-day trip to Southeast Asia, underscoring his commitment to engage with minority Catholic communities.
Pope Francis sets off on his longest trip yet at 87 DW 09/02/2024
Pope Francis, at 88, travels to Southeast Asia and Oceania, showcasing the importance of engaging with regions crucial for the Catholic Church.
Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour DW 09/13/2024
Pope Francis emphasized sustainable development, interfaith dialogue, and resilience during his Southeast Asia trip, addressing the needs of marginalized communities.
Inside the Pope's Visit to Indonesia
Pope Francis emphasizes interfaith dialogue and coexistence during his Southeast Asia tour.
Pope Francis embarks on marathon Asia-Pacific trip DW 09/02/2024
Pope Francis begins a significant 12-day trip to Southeast Asia and Oceania, highlighting regional importance to the Catholic Church.
Pope, 87, Embarks on Physical Test' in Grueling Asia Tour
Pope Francis' 11-day trip showcases his ongoing commitment to global outreach despite health challenges.
Pope, 87, Embarks on Physical Test' in Grueling Asia Tour
Pope Francis embarks on a challenging 11-day trip to Southeast Asia, underscoring his commitment to engage with minority Catholic communities.
Pope Francis sets off on his longest trip yet at 87 DW 09/02/2024
Pope Francis, at 88, travels to Southeast Asia and Oceania, showcasing the importance of engaging with regions crucial for the Catholic Church.
Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour DW 09/13/2024
Pope Francis emphasized sustainable development, interfaith dialogue, and resilience during his Southeast Asia trip, addressing the needs of marginalized communities.
Inside the Pope's Visit to Indonesia
Pope Francis emphasizes interfaith dialogue and coexistence during his Southeast Asia tour.
Pope Francis embarks on marathon Asia-Pacific trip DW 09/02/2024
Pope Francis begins a significant 12-day trip to Southeast Asia and Oceania, highlighting regional importance to the Catholic Church.
India's Kazam powers up to roll out EV charging in Southeast Asia | TechCrunch
EV charging startup Kazam expanding from India to Southeast Asia with $8 million funding, targeting electric two and three-wheelers market dominance.
Antler doubles down on Southeast Asia with $72M second startup fund | TechCrunch
Antler raised $72 million for early-stage startups in Southeast Asia to navigate the funding slump and support long-term growth in a challenging environment.
HD raises $5.6M to build a Sierra AI for healthcare in Southeast Asia | TechCrunch
Chatbots have evolved from basic, predetermined replies to leveraging large language models for complex problem-solving.
Startups, like Thailand's HD, are utilizing generative AI to create custom chatbots for industries such as healthcare, improving customer engagement.
India's Kazam powers up to roll out EV charging in Southeast Asia | TechCrunch
EV charging startup Kazam expanding from India to Southeast Asia with $8 million funding, targeting electric two and three-wheelers market dominance.
Antler doubles down on Southeast Asia with $72M second startup fund | TechCrunch
Antler raised $72 million for early-stage startups in Southeast Asia to navigate the funding slump and support long-term growth in a challenging environment.
HD raises $5.6M to build a Sierra AI for healthcare in Southeast Asia | TechCrunch
Chatbots have evolved from basic, predetermined replies to leveraging large language models for complex problem-solving.
Startups, like Thailand's HD, are utilizing generative AI to create custom chatbots for industries such as healthcare, improving customer engagement.
T-rex relative found in Thailand: why local researchers are excited
The discovery of a tyrannosauroid fossil in southeast Asia from the Late Jurassic epoch is significant due to the rarity of such findings in the region.
An Indian billionaire has an audacious plan to take down part of China's economic masterplan
Indian billionaire Karan Adani aims to challenge Chinese dominance in global seaports, expanding Adani Group's presence in Vietnam, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Why more and more Southeast Asians want to learn German DW 01/09/2024
Enthusiasm for learning German has increased in Vietnam, with the number of German-language exams taken at the Goethe-Institut in Ho Chi Minh City rising by over 150% since 2019.
Germany is recruiting qualified labor from Southeast Asia to address worker shortages, leading to a rising interest in the German language in the region.
An Indian billionaire has an audacious plan to take down part of China's economic masterplan
Indian billionaire Karan Adani aims to challenge Chinese dominance in global seaports, expanding Adani Group's presence in Vietnam, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Why more and more Southeast Asians want to learn German DW 01/09/2024
Enthusiasm for learning German has increased in Vietnam, with the number of German-language exams taken at the Goethe-Institut in Ho Chi Minh City rising by over 150% since 2019.
Germany is recruiting qualified labor from Southeast Asia to address worker shortages, leading to a rising interest in the German language in the region.
How will the EU elections impact Southeast Asia? DW 06/11/2024
The 2024 European Parliament elections outcome will impact Southeast Asia's relations with the EU, especially concerning environmental initiatives and free trade.
Is the EU's image failing in Southeast Asia? DW 04/18/2024
Trust in the EU in Southeast Asia has decreased, particularly in upholding free trade and rules-based order compared to the previous year.
How will the EU elections impact Southeast Asia? DW 06/11/2024
The 2024 European Parliament elections outcome will impact Southeast Asia's relations with the EU, especially concerning environmental initiatives and free trade.
Is the EU's image failing in Southeast Asia? DW 04/18/2024
Trust in the EU in Southeast Asia has decreased, particularly in upholding free trade and rules-based order compared to the previous year.
Insane': Xi's call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing's story stirs anger
Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia have complex political ties
Singapore's measures against foreign influence on politically significant individuals
This top London university has opened an outpost in Singapore
Imperial College London is opening a research center in Singapore, partnering with Nanyang Technological University for a $20 million investment.
Imperial College London plans to expand its activities in Southeast Asia, including sending staff and PhD students to work in state-of-the-art laboratories in Singapore.
Insane': Xi's call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing's story stirs anger
Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia have complex political ties
Singapore's measures against foreign influence on politically significant individuals
This top London university has opened an outpost in Singapore
Imperial College London is opening a research center in Singapore, partnering with Nanyang Technological University for a $20 million investment.
Imperial College London plans to expand its activities in Southeast Asia, including sending staff and PhD students to work in state-of-the-art laboratories in Singapore.
Southeast Asia (SEA) experienced a significant increase in internet users during the lockdown period, pushing the total to over 400 million.
Mobile-first campaigns, particularly focusing on engaging mobile videos, have seen high growth and engagement rates in Southeast Asia.
Mobile advertising in Southeast Asia: 2024 trends and what they mean for marketers
Smartphone penetration rate in Southeast Asia is 88.9%.
Key trends in 2024 focus on seamless, smart, and serendipitous experiences.
Asian Celebrities Were Fashion Week's Biggest Influencers
Asian celebrities dominated fashion week
Southeast Asia's growing importance in the luxury fashion landscape
AI Singapore brings inclusive Generative AI models to Southeast Asia with AWS
Generative AI needs to become more culturally aware by training large language models on diverse data.
Organizations need to be able to customize their language models with local data in their native languages for social inclusion and economic growth.
AI regulations: What can the EU learn from Asia? DW 02/08/2024
Southeast Asia has published its AI governance and ethics guidelines that take a voluntary and light-touch approach to regulation.
This approach could cause disagreement between Southeast Asia and the EU, which has stricter proposed AI regulations.
EU and Thailand eye ambitious trade deal DW 01/24/2024
Thailand seeks a free trade agreement with the EU to give its economy a boost
The EU is pivoting towards Southeast Asia and already has trade deals with Vietnam and Singapore
Singapore Art Week exhibitions explore connections between the city-state and the Global South
The 2024 edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW) will explore conversations and parallels between Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the Global South.
The exhibitions will delve into the modern history of Southeast Asia and Latin America, and explore African ties to Southeast Asia through interconnected narratives about identity, migration, and diaspora.
WSJ News Exclusive | New Fund for Tech Deals in Southeast Asia Hits Final Close at $474 Million
Southeast Asia-focused growth-equity investor raises $474 million in second fund
Asia Partners Fund Management believes in a "golden age of entrepreneurship and innovation for Southeast Asia"
What's in store for EU-Southeast Asia ties in 2024? DW 12/29/2023
The European Parliament elections in early June could impact the leadership of the European Commission and Council, potentially affecting the EU's engagement with Southeast Asian countries.
The upcoming elections in Indonesia in February will have regional ramifications, with the outcome closely watched as Indonesia is seen as a leading country in Southeast Asia.
The front-runner in Indonesia's elections is Prabowo Subianto, who is expected to prioritize strengthening defense capabilities and may take a more assertive stance on the EU's environmental regulations.
Malaysia, Indonesia seek allies in EU deforestation row DW 11/27/2023
Malaysia and Indonesia want to rally other Southeast Asian countries to join them in their dispute with the EU over deforestation regulations.
The two nations argue that the EU's regulations unfairly punish small-scale farmers and pose a threat to the region's agriculture exports.
Mars wants to sell more chocolate in Southeast Asia-and that means dealing with extreme heat and consumers who 'want content every minute'
Mars Wrigley is dealing with the challenge of preventing their products from melting in high-temperature Southeast Asian markets.