Indonesia has imposed restrictions on social media-based trading for local traders. The new regulations may affect over 6 million TikTok Shop sellers. Offline traders have seen a decrease in income within the trade sector due to their inability to compete… Read More »New Social Trading Restriction Rules for TikTok Indonesia
In recent times, all eyes have turned towards ChatGPT, a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) phenomenon that’s revolutionizing task management for millions. This surge in AI is not unique to Southeast Asia. Nonetheless, the region has seen unparalleled AI adoption across… Read More »Youth and Artificial Intelligence: Accelerating Innovation and Driving Southeast Asia’s Economic Growth
In an August post on the rise of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as a catalyst for de-dollarization, Aljazeera posed a crucial question, “What are the risks that we are facing by engaging with one currency globally… Read More »BRICS Now and in the Foreseeable Future
In recent years, the agriculture and fisheries sectors of several Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states have undergone significant transformations. The significant improvement in food security in the region is due to increased agricultural productivity and output, healthy… Read More »ASEAN Prioritizes Aid in Rising Rice Prices as First Step to Overcoming Food Shortage
Vietnam – Trạch Xá, a village in Hanoi, is well-known for its custom-made áo dài, or long dresses that are traditional to Vietnam. The village’s skilled dressmakers have been essential to maintaining the traditional Vietnamese costume for generations. Village elders… Read More »Understanding The Art of Ao Dai: Vietnam’s Heritage
Cleaner modes of transportation are gaining traction throughout the world, especially in ASEAN countries. The idea of sustainable and environmentally friendly transport has become something that ASEAN countries are trying to develop right now. As electric vehicles silently hum down… Read More »Unlocking Potential for ASEAN’s Collaborative EV Innovation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a groundbreaking report on World Mental Health Day that delves into the critical factors influencing the mental health of refugees and migrants and outlines a roadmap for improving their access to mental… Read More »WHO Reveals Key Factors Impacting Mental Health of Refugees and Migrants, Calls for Improved Care Access
THEOS-2 launched into orbit Thailand’s Second Earth Observation System, or THEOS-2, is a geospatial monitoring satellite launched from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana last October 9, 2023. THEOS-2 will be extremely beneficial in the development and improvement of… Read More »THEOS-2: Thailand Satellite Launched For National Development
In the digital landscape, hearing or even using the phrase “our devices are listening” has become increasingly common. For instance, a conversation leads to product, service, or website recommendations. Moments later, you might check your feed and notice an ad… Read More »Unveiling Surveillance Capitalism: Its Rise and Impending Downfall
With a tourism revenue target of nearly $100 billion, Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, has proposed various strategies to achieve this goal. Several plans from the Thai tourism ministry involve visa extensions, reductions in visa fees, and the allocation… Read More »Thailand Targets Nearly $100 Billion Tourism Revenue, Implements Strategies