Bangkok rises as Southeast Asia’s new data centre hub
Bangkok is Southeast Asia’s second-largest data centre hub, with global operators expanding into large campuses and the EEC.| TechWire Asia
I am trying to get a better understanding of how soft power works especially within the context of SEA and East Asia. What I am looking for is examples of soft power projection and public diplomacy from within this area. Examples I currently have is. Thailand's gastro-diplomacy Cool Japan (Anime, J-Pop, Pokemon, Sanrio, Video Games) K-pop Indonesian Vtubers [1] When I search for more examples I get a lot of papers and articles on China and the US efforts of soft power projection into the area...| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
Him Raksmey argues that the effectiveness of ASEAN’s dispute settlement mechanisms depends on the comfort level of each member state vis-à-vis one another and ASEAN as a regional institution.| FULCRUM
Bangkok is Southeast Asia’s second-largest data centre hub, with global operators expanding into large campuses and the EEC.| TechWire Asia
Affluent banking customers are on the rise in Southeast Asia, compelling regional banks to adapt to meet their financial needs. As old wealth-management models fail to satisfy today’s high-net-worth individuals’ demands, what steps can banks in emerging markets take to enhance their offerings? Malaysia’s experience provides an example. The post Redefining Affluent Banking in Emerging Markets: Lessons from Malaysia’s Wealth-Management Evolution appeared first on International Banker.| International Banker
Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will attend the talks.| The Independent Singapore News
Free-trade zones are a sort of special economic zones. How many SEZs are around the world? What are the pros and cons of SEZs?| ShipHub
By Katherine Marshall, IF20 Vice President – – – Leaders hoping for peaceful, flourishing, and harmonious societies in today’s world contend with the dual challenge of promoting common values and a positive, unifying national identity, at the same time that they value and manage the trend towards increasing diversity of…| Viewpoints
Vietnam Motorcycles Market is recovering. Following a moderately positive 2024, with sales up at 2.9 million (+4.9%), the 2025 start was positive with Year to Date May sales at 1.32 million (+20.2%). Vinfast is booming pulling up the entire EV segment.| Motorcycles Data
En réunissant les pays du Golfe, les membres de l'Asean et la Chine autour d'une même table, la Malaisie tente de créer une nouvelle dynamique au sein du Sud Global| l'Opinion
Pékin et les dix membres de l'Asean sont parvenus à conclure leurs négociations visant à actualiser leur traité de libre-échange vieux de 15 ans| l'Opinion
Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on many countries, falsely calling them "reciprocal". This will backfire, hurt US economy, fuel inflation, fail to reindustrialize.| Geopolitical Economy Report
DMWF Asia 2025 is in Singapore, uniting marketing leaders from Coca-Cola, TikTok, etc. to discuss AI, customer experience, and social media.| TechWire Asia
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 2, February 2025| Journal of Political Risk
This perceived success in inflicting pain on the West and the global economy can inspire others in similar positions: the proverbial Davids of the world who are itching to have a go at their respective Goliaths, albeit with deadlier and remote-controlled slingshots. While the Houthis’ influence may extend globally, one theater stands out where some non-state actors might find striking similarities with the Houthis and find themselves within striking distance of another global economic jugul...| Journal of Political Risk
Almost three years on from the coup that overthrew the first truly democratic government the country had seen since the 1960’s Myanmar and its ethnic minoriti| Eastern Angle
The Eastern Economic Forum kicked off in Vladivostok on Tuesday, with the four-day event serving as a platform for the discussion of initiatives aimed at developing the Russian Far East, and expanding regional cooperation with and between Asia-Pacific region countries. Economists tell Sputnik about the special significance of this year’s forum.| Sputnik International
Southeast Asian nations such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, but also ASEAN, are hedging toward both China and the United States. However, China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea may cause some countries, notably the Philippines, to reconsider their hedging strategy. Undermining the hedging behavior of Southeast Asian countries, however, will not improve the security and influence of China – or the United States – but would rather make the region less safe and stable.| CEIAS
Vietnam’s reputation as a financial-technology centre is growing, with financial-services heavyweights in other countries partnering with Vietnamese fintechs to chart new growth areas. While investments have slackened in recent months, the government and central bank are committed to transforming Vietnam into Southeast Asia’s fintech hub.| International Banker
Le Vietnam reste réticent à l'implication trop importante de la Chine et des Nouvelles Routes de la Soie dans le pays, malgré ses besoins.| Observatoire Français des Nouvelles Routes de la Soie
Le Vietnam se trouve confronté à d’importants défis environnementaux liés à son développement économique rapide L’article Les ambitions environnementales du Vietnam et la BRI est apparu en premier sur Observatoire Français des Nouvelles Routes de la Soie.| Observatoire Français des Nouvelles Routes de la Soie
The lives of Chumpou Khmao’s residents are woven into the roots of their mangrove forests. With the support necessary to gain secure rights, they can steward their forests to flourish for generations.| Landesa
