Southeast Asia eyes digital currencies as financial institutions look to the future
Southeast Asia appears open to blockchain technology and the digitization of currency despite the fact that the majority of the public remains reliant on cash.
Articles by Zachary Frye
Thailand’s workers face continued uncertainty despite claims of modest salary increases
A recent Mercer survey suggests most Thais can expect small wage increases next year as the economic fallout from COVID-19 impacts companies’ budget outlooks.
Extreme weather highlights Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to climate change
The region faces the threat of increasing natural disasters as global warming makes extreme weather more likely.
Malaysia withholds report on Rohingya graves a full year after government probe
Malaysia has reportedly withheld a report on Rohingya graves a full year after a government probe. Its government should make its findings public on the grounds of transparency and accountability.
Upstart fintech company looks to strengthen female entrepreneurship in ASEAN
Gendered inequalities persist despite the foundational roles many women play in economies across the region.
Displacement in Indonesia’s borderlands a threat to indigenous populations
A group of local community and human rights organisations put in a formal request with the UN to put an end to displacement along Indonesia’s border with Malaysia in Borneo.
Cambodian factory workers feel the pinch during COVID-19
Facebook0TwitterReddit0Linkedinemail Cambodian labour unions are struggling and many workers are being laid off amid the pandemic. By Zachary Frye Despite Cambodia’s success…
Migrant workers in Thailand at risk of abuse amid economic slowdown
Given Thailand’s dire economic outlook wrought by COVID-19, fewer opportunities could lead to an increase in precarious and underpaid work.
Anti-government protests reemerge in Thailand
After a lull during COVID-19 restrictions, new rounds of protests aimed at the military-backed regime show a continued unease with strong-arm democracy.
Growing edtech company in Myanmar highlights digital literacy
With access to technology growing fast, CCEducare works to increase Myanmar citizen’s familiarity with the digital world.