Countries start to ease social distancing restrictions: How they covered it
A round-up of how the media covered Vietnam and other countries’ decisions to ease social distancing restrictions put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Business
Cambodian workers owe $10 billion in microfinance debt as COVID-19 wipes out incomes
As COVID-19 wrecks Cambodia’s economy, workers and families face added risks from record-high levels of microfinance debt. Without income, many will be unable to repay their microloans and may lose their land or be forced further into debt.
What impact will the coronavirus have on the regional gambling sector?
As the coronavirus send ripples across the global economy, the regional gambling sector faces unique challenges.
Businesses and governments in Southeast Asia need to address AI trust issues
Southeast Asian political and business leaders need to tackle complex issues like data privacy and transparency to bolster public trust in AI.
Unlocking green finance through blockchain can help meet Singapore’s emissions goals
As Singapore pushes for bolder emissions commitments, unlocking innovative green financing solutions are more critical than ever for the country to mobilize capital for sustainable development.
The coronavirus outbreak weighs heavily on Cambodian supply chains
Interrupted Chinese supply chains threaten to cripple Cambodia’s economy.
Business over knowledge: Science is in the crosshairs of Indonesia’s investment strategy
After a foreign researcher was forced to leave the country, the scientific community reckons with a government in Indonesia sensitive to findings that contradict the official line.
Vietnam-India trade relations must develop in the shadow of the US-China trade war
Vietnam and India were expected to benefit from the US-China trade war but could not. They should turn to each other to increase exports.
Slow but steady gains: The saga of Filipino fintech in 2020
The Filipino fintech scene is poised for strong growth in 2020.
The partial withdrawal of EBA marks the failure of the EU’s engagement with Cambodia
The EU tried to push Cambodia on human rights by leveraging its preferential trade program. In partially withdrawing the program, it has entered a new phase of relations with the Hun Sen government.