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Asia’s Cloud Sovereignty Movement: Navigating the Intersection of Growth and National Security

In 2025, Asia stands at the forefront of a transformative shift in digital governance. The region's rapid digitalization, coupled with heightened concerns over data privacy, ...

AI Governance in Asia-Pacific: Key Takeaways from G7 and ASEAN Dialogues

As artificial intelligence (AI) redefines economies, societies, and governance models globally, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a proactive force in shaping responsible AI development. ...

Innovation to Drive Vietnam’s Transformation

Perhaps never before has innovation been so highly regarded in Vietnam as it is today. The nation is witnessing a rise in innovation, which is ...

Digital exclusivity – where is the digital divide today?

The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to modern digital technologies, such as the Internet, smartphones, and other connected devices, ...

Indonesia’s TKDN Policy Reform: Balancing Domestic Industry and Global Competitiveness

Indonesia’s Domestic Component Level (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri or TKDN) policy has long been a pillar of the country’s industrial strategy, which aims to stimulate ...

An Overview of Malaysia’s Data Sharing Act

Over the years, Malaysia has been making strides in promoting an open data ecosystem for the benefit of both the public and private sectors. Recognising ...

Between Innovation and Protection: How Policies in APAC Are Paving the Way for Child Safety Online 

Today's young people are increasingly growing up as digital natives, seamlessly using the internet for connection, learning, and self-expression. Yet, being on the internet also ...

The Power of Social Media – Influencing the Focus of Legal Discussions

It is indisputable that social media is a powerful tool for influencing people's lives. Filipinos are some of the heaviest social media users in the ...

How U.S. Tariffs Are Driving Countries Toward China

As the United States shocked the world on April 2nd with its universal “reciprocal” tariffs, only to place them under a 90-day pause just days ...

A New Era of Global Trade Tensions

In a bold move to reshape global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on April 2, 2025. This policy marks one of ...

A Test of Governance: Thailand’s Censure Debate in Focus

The censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in 2025 was a major event in Thailand's political landscape. It not only tested the resilience of ...

AI and the Philippine Economy: Insights from NEDA’s Policy Note

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming the subject of intensifying global competition, primarily by major economies that can pour billions of dollars into AI research, ...