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Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the 'backbone of the whole AI value chain'

The AI boom is lifting markets across East Asia, yet energy concerns are causing Southeast Asia to lag behind.

Fortune

The cradle of Earth’s rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago

New research published today in Science Advances reveals that the largest expansion of coral reefs in the past 100 million years happened about 20 to 10 million years ago, between Australia and Southeast Asia.

The Conversation

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia's rivers

A lone finger-length fish was a disappointing start to 75-year-old Sukjai Yana’s day. He recast his net from the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, slowly drifting towards the confluence of the Mekong and Kok rivers in northern Thailand.

The Independent UK

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From Akulaku to Skyro: Why Fintech Lenders Are More Popular Than Banks in Southeast Asia

Mobile-first lending, loose regulation, and alternative credit scoring are fueling fintech dominance across a largely unbanked region.

International Business Times

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator

U.S. officials have announced a major crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese transnational organized crime

The Independent UK

New evidence shows early humans built vast ocean networks across the Philippines 40,000 years ago

Recent archaeological discoveries have reshaped our understanding of prehistory in Southeast Asia. Early people in the Philippines are now considered to be the pioneers and innovators of sailing, instead of being isolated groups of humans inhabiting these archipelagos. Research based on evidence from Mindoro Island shows that over 40,000 years…

The Times of India

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition

Chinese EV giant BYD received the most orders of any automaker at the Bangkok Auto Show in early April, beating Toyota for the first time.

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Southeast Asia’s short-term solution to the global energy crunch? Russian crude

Malaysia joins a growing number of Southeast Asian nations hoping to tap Russia’s stocks of crude oil.

Fortune

Inside Southeast Asia’s scam compounds: A trafficked worker tells of fraud, coercion and torture

I was recently in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and approached a group of young men in front of the Indian embassy. I told them I was a University of Toronto researcher.

The Conversation

Binturong (Bearcat): A Rainforest Rarity with a Popcorn Scent Pet Potential or Not?

The Binturong in the dense forests of Southeast Asia, where it naturally thrives.

Among the many intriguing wild animals, the Binturong is notable for its distinctive traits and enigmatic appeal. Often confused as a cross between a bear and a cat, it actually belongs to the civet family. Indigenous to…

Times Pets

Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally

Scam compounds have mushroomed across Southeast Asia since the pandemic

The Independent UK

Asprofin Bank Partners with RRP Electronics as Tier One Contractor for Multi Billion Datacenter Network

Three industry leaders—Asprofin Bank Corporation, Wow Global Technologies W.L.L., and RRP Electronics Limited—have formalized their commitment with a tripartite memorandum of understanding to construct a cutting-edge modular and hyperscale data center network across Qatar, India, and Southeast Asia.

International Business Times

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy

Southeast Asia’s only nuclear plant never got used after allegations of corruption. The region is trying again, 50 years later, amid a new oil shock.

Fortune

4 Hanuman Temples Outside India Every Devotee Must Visit

Devotion to Lord Hanuman has never been confined to geography. Across oceans and continents, his presence lives quietly in temples built by faith, migration and memory. For many devotees living outside India- or even those travelling the world- these temples become more than places of worship. They are reminders that…

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Private equity is eying Asia's health care funding gap as countries get wealthier and older

“Asia has more diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular patients than anywhere else in the world,” Abrar Mir, co-founder of Quadria Capital, says.

Fortune

Southeast Asia could become a booming AI market if its data centers can beat the heat

“You can’t ignore the fact that 85% of the world’s population lives outside temperate regions,” says BDx Data Centers CEO Mayank Shrivastava.

Times Life

4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…

The Independent UK

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers

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Did You Know Ramayana Didn’t Happen Just Once… But 11 Times?

What if the Ramayana is not just a story from the past, but a pattern that keeps repeating itself across time? Most of us have grown up hearing it as a single epic, a tale of Lord Ram, Sita, and Ravana that happened once in history. But Hindu philosophy does…

Times Life

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

The Independent UK

Vietnam and Russia advance nuclear power deal as energy security concerns grow in Southeast Asia

Vietnam and Russia have signed a deal to build a nuclear power plant, marking a revival of Hanoi’s nuclear ambitions

The Independent UK

Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case

A Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits

International Business Times UK

The Oil Crisis You Haven't Heard About: Why Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines Face an Energy Emergency

The US-Israel-Iran conflict impacts global oil markets, causing fuel shortages in Southeast Asia. Discover how Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines manage the crisis and its effect on supply chains and oil prices.

Fortune

Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal

Grab CEO Anthony Tan calls Taiwan a “natural next step” as the superapp enters a high-growth, dense market.

International Business Times

How Supermicro Insiders Allegedly Used Fake Servers and Forged Paperwork to Smuggle Nvidia's Most Powerful AI Chips to China

Supermicro co-founder Wally Liaw was arrested on charges of smuggling $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI chips to China using fake servers, forged paperwork, and bribed auditors. SMCI stock crashed 33%. Here is the full story of how the alleged scheme worked.

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