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Vietnam’s Development Vision: Strategic Direction and Implications for Investors

Vietnam’s XIVth National Party Congress (Jan.19-23, 2026) marks a pivotal moment in the country’s long-term development trajectory. The official documents adopted at the Congress set ...

Governing the Digital Marketplace: Indonesia’s Consumer Protection Reform in an Evolving Economy

Indonesia’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented pace. E-commerce platforms, social commerce, and livestream selling have transformed how Indonesians buy and sell goods. However, ...

China’s New E-Commerce Guidelines and the Changing Politics of Cross-Border Digital Trade

China’s new guidance on high-quality e-commerce development is more than a domestic sector policy. The Ministry of Commerce along with five other authorities released the ...

Korea’s AI Basic Act at Three Months: From Compliance Relief to Strategic Capacity

When South Korea’s AI Basic Act took effect on 22 January 2026, it did so as only the second comprehensive national AI law in the ...

The Middle East Crisis and Southeast Asia’s Cautious Outlook

Over the past few weeks, the Middle East conflict has shifted from a regional crisis to a real-time economic and geopolitical stress test for Asia ...

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s Voice in AI Governance

New Delhi became the centre of the global artificial intelligence (AI) conversation from 16–20 February as it hosted the AI Impact Summit, drawing policymakers, industry ...

U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade: Opportunities, Risks and Indonesia’s Strategic Response

From Trade Shock to Strategic Negotiation  The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade signed in February 2026 between Indonesia and the United States was not initially driven ...

AI as National Infrastructure in Southeast Asia: What Singapore’s Budget 2026 Signals for the Region

With the rapidly evolving AI world, the Southeast Asian region is pushing forward to lead the way. AI has been mainly viewed over the last ...

One Week into Korea’s AI Framework Act: The Long Shadow Behind the “World’s First” Title

On January 22, 2026, South Korea claimed the flashy title of implementing the "World’s First Comprehensive AI Framework Act." The government and National Assembly hailed ...

Recap from World Economic Forum 2026: Key Insights

Overview The annual World Economic Forum 2026 meeting was held in Davos, Switzerland on 19-23 January 2026, which brought global leaders together to discuss key ...

Decision 21: A building block for Vietnam’s green taxonomy and sustainable finance

Vietnam is entering a pivotal stage of its green transition. As global markets intensify sustainability requirements and climate risks grow more complex, the country faces ...

PP Tunas: Indonesia’s New Digital Regulation to Protect Children Online

The rapid growth of digital platforms has reshaped how children learn, communicate, and entertain themselves. While the internet offers unprecedented opportunities, it also exposes children ...