Malaysia's Nacsa investigates claims of MyKad data breach affecting 17M citizens. Stay informed, practice cyber safety, and monitor updates as authorities work to protect personal information.

Indonesia aims to harness AI's potential while mitigating risks with pro-innovation policies and ethical guidelines, striving to be a leading player in the global AI ecosystem.

Penang strengthens its 'Silicon Island' reputation with the new tech park, aiming to lead in IC design, semiconductors, and medical innovation.

Vietnam takes a bold step forward, approving new data and electricity laws and greenlighting a $67 billion high-speed rail linking Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Progress meets ambition in infrastructure and regulation.

AI, digitalisation, and the green economy are reshaping Malaysia’s workforce, creating opportunities while requiring urgent upskilling to navigate the future of work.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand adopts AI to enhance market monitoring, aiming to rebuild investor confidence after corporate scandals and trading irregularities.

As Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasises, addressing today’s rapidly evolving cyber security threats requires a unified effort between government expertise and industry innovation. This collaboration between CyberSecurity Malaysia and MyORI Services exemplifies how shared knowledge and resources can build a more resilient digital ecosystem.

Malaysia's digital economy is set to reach RM138.4 billion GMV in 2024, driven by e-commerce growth, AI focus, and strategic investments.

"AI is supposed to make our lives easier, but I just see it as my boss." Filipino BPO workers grapple with AI-driven workloads, raising questions about productivity versus pressure.

Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office function—it’s now a boardroom priority. With 68% of Singaporean cyber leaders integrating cyber budgets into broader digital strategies and AI transforming threat response, the role of cybersecurity is evolving rapidly. As CISOs gain the ear of CEOs, the focus shifts to embedding privacy, trust, and resilience into every facet of business innovation.

From ransomware to regional resilience: Explore ASEAN’s bold new cybersecurity initiatives tackling scams, safeguarding infrastructure, and redefining Southeast Asia's digital safety.

As the Philippines races toward a cash-lite economy, its financial institutions face a ticking time bomb of cyber vulnerabilities. While cloud adoption and digital payment growth grab headlines, the real story lies in how encryption—a supposed safeguard—is masking threats rather than exposing them. Will Philippine banks catch up to the sophistication of their adversaries before the next breach hits?

Indonesia aligns with global AI standards to craft tailored regulations, aiming to boost its digital ecosystem and unlock AI's potential for economic growth.

In Indonesia's booming digital landscape, cyber threats are escalating in step with the country's rapid transformation. As businesses grapple with AI-powered attacks and a $3.39 billion cybersecurity market by 2028, rivals are embracing "coopetition" to create shared defenses—setting a bold precedent for securing Indonesia's digital future.

Vietnam is poised to harness AI's potential to add $79 billion to its economy by 2030, with plans for robust digital transformation, talent development, and AI innovation.

Tonik Bank leverages AI to tackle the $100bn unsecured lending market in the Philippines, transforming credit access for the underbanked with innovative tech solutions.

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 14.

Thailand's Digital ID framework enters Phase 2 (2025-2027), aiming to expand e-government services, include foreigners, and pilot digital IDs for legal entities, enhancing secure digital transactions.

ASEAN nations are benefiting from ongoing US-China trade tensions, with the region emerging as a key winner due to shifting global supply chains, according to the IMF. Countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia are attracting investments as businesses diversify from China to Southeast Asia.