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SEAblings: When sending food turns into a gesture of solidarity among Southeast Asians

The death of Affan Kurniawan, a 21-year-old online motorcycle taxi driver, who was run over by a police tactical vehicle on Thursday, 28 August 2025 during a rally in Jakarta, not only deepened national grief and public anger toward the government and parliament, but also sparked an unexpected wave of…

The Conversation

US sanctions companies and individuals behind Southeast Asian scam centers

Americans alone last year lost $10bn to cybercrime centres in the region.

Al Jazeera

EXCLUSIVE: EHang's CFO Just Gave Away The Future — And It's Bigger Than Anyone Expected

While most of the eVTOL industry is still running test flights, China's EHang is quietly building a commercial empire. With more than 1,000 aircraft orders, a Yunfu plant capable of producing 1,000 units annually and working with regulatory programs in Southeast Asia, the Guangzhou-based company is ahead of competitors.

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9 International Cities Where a 2-Bedroom Costs Less Than $1K

From South America to Southeast Asia, these nine destinations combine low costs with cultural richness, walkable neighborhoods and thriving communities.

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Retire in This Asian Country for a Warm Culture and Relaxed Lifestyle

With its fabulous beaches, delicious food, and affordability, this Southeast Asian country is a haven for expats from around the world.

Kiplinger

Google warns of Chinese state actor hack in real-time following alerts

UNC6384 is targeting diplomats in Southeast Asia and elsewhere with backdoors and other malware.

TechRadar

At least eight dead after heavy rain causes flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia

The heavy rain follows Tropical Storm Kajiki, which made landfall in central Vietnam Monday afternoon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Tuesday.

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Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand

Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Southeast Asia, where at least eight deaths were reported in the aftermath of a tropical storm

The Independent UK

Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam

Heavy rain was falling in parts of Southeast Asia after a tropical storm made landfall in Vietnam, flooding streets in the capital, blowing away billboards and knocking down power poles and trees

The Independent UK

Southeast Asia’s ‘incredibly dynamic’ Islamic finance market is drawing in non-Islamic players

Mambu, an Amsterdam based, SaaS firm is banking on the region's younger people gravitating towards financial solutions that adhere to Islamic principles.

Fortune

Platform Loyalty and Brand Recognition in Southeast Asia’s Digital Markets: A Closer Look at ECLBET

In Southeast Asia's fast-changing digital world, online betting platforms are getting more competitive. ECLBET stands out in Malaysia. Its success comes from building platform loyalty and strong brand recognition.

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Could This Southeast Asian Country Be the Best Place to Retire?

This country's vibrant cities, serene beaches and rich heritage make it a hot tourist destination. Its low living costs make it a great place to retire.

Kiplinger

WeRide Lands Grab Investment To Speed Robotaxi Rollout In Southeast Asia

WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD) stock gained on Friday after it announced that Grab (NASDAQ:GRAB) will take a strategic equity stake as part of a deeper partnership to speed up the deployment and commercialization of Level 4 Robotaxis and shuttles across Southeast Asia.

Benzinga

Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore

Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as ‘Made in China’ stigma fades.

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Six cities--Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila--face at least a "high risk" of extreme precipitation and heatwaves.

Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila are among the cities facing at least a "high risk" of extreme rain and heatwaves, according to Zurich Resilience Solutions.

The Independent UK

Million-year-old stone tools found on Indonesian island could unravel mystery of ‘hobbit’ humans

Findings add to our understanding of the movement of ancient humans across Southeast Asia

Fortune

Southeast Asia’s three largest banks warn of macroeconomic headwinds following a mixed quarter

DBS’s quarterly profit grew by 1%, yet the bank acknowledged “external uncertainties.” Profits at fellow banks UOB and OCBC fell.

Benzinga

US Tariffs On Asian Mining Rigs Slow Bitcoin Growth As Firms Eye Canada, Domestic Production

The U.S. Bitcoin mining industry is facing headwinds as new import tariffs on mining equipment from Southeast Asia go into effect.

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Trump’s transshipment crackdown spells danger for Southeast Asian economies

Trump’s 40 percent tariff on transshipped goods casts clouds over ‘China Plus One’ manufacturing model.

The Conversation

Australia’s student caps will ease up in 2026, but times will still be tough for international education

After two years of trying to reduce international student numbers, the Albanese government will soften its approach in 2026.

Fortune

Indonesia bets a new sovereign wealth fund will finally unlock its potential

Rosan Roselani, Danatara CEO and ally of president Prabowo Subianto, needs to streamline Indonesia's lumbering state-owned giants.

International Business Times

Firms In Vietnam Walk Tightrope As Trump's Transshipping Rule Looms

As Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs on Chinese products passing through Vietnam are set to kick in Friday, companies in the Southeast Asian country are cautiously waiting to see what falls into that category.

The Conversation

Malaysia confronts the realities of MAGA diplomacy and Trump’s brash ambassadorial pick

President Donald Trump’s pick to be the United States’ next ambassador to Malaysia has raised more than a few eyebrows in the Southeast Asian nation. Right-wing influencer Nick Adams, a naturalized American born and raised in Australia, is, by his own account, a weightlifting, Bible-reading, “wildly successful” and “extremely charismatic”…

Benzinga

Senator Urges Elon Musk To Halt Starlink Access For Southeast Asian Financial Scammers: 'SpaceX Has A Responsibility...'

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is facing pressure from a U.S. senator to prevent the use of Starlink satellite internet service by criminal organizations in Southeast Asia.

Fortune

Southeast Asia’s venture investors are excited about AI—but less excited about the region

Southeast Asia should be an attractive home for tech startups. But investors in the region say the ecosystem is still coming together.

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