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SEAblings: When sending food turns into a gesture of solidarity among Southeast Asians

The death of Affan Kurniawan, a 21-year-old online motorcycle taxi driver, who was run over by a police tactical vehicle on Thursday, 28 August 2025 during a rally in Jakarta, not only deepened national grief and public anger toward the government and parliament, but also sparked an unexpected wave of…

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

US sanctions companies and individuals behind Southeast Asian scam centers

Americans alone last year lost $10bn to cybercrime centres in the region.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: EHang's CFO Just Gave Away The Future — And It's Bigger Than Anyone Expected

While most of the eVTOL industry is still running test flights, China's EHang is quietly building a commercial empire. With more than 1,000 aircraft orders, a Yunfu plant capable of producing 1,000 units annually and working with regulatory programs in Southeast Asia, the Guangzhou-based company is ahead of competitors.

Benzinga · Sep 4, 2025

Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand

Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Southeast Asia, where at least eight deaths were reported in the aftermath of a tropical storm

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam

Heavy rain was falling in parts of Southeast Asia after a tropical storm made landfall in Vietnam, flooding streets in the capital, blowing away billboards and knocking down power poles and trees

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Southeast Asia’s ‘incredibly dynamic’ Islamic finance market is drawing in non-Islamic players

Mambu, an Amsterdam based, SaaS firm is banking on the region's younger people gravitating towards financial solutions that adhere to Islamic principles.

Fortune · Aug 21, 2025

Platform Loyalty and Brand Recognition in Southeast Asia’s Digital Markets: A Closer Look at ECLBET

In Southeast Asia's fast-changing digital world, online betting platforms are getting more competitive. ECLBET stands out in Malaysia. Its success comes from building platform loyalty and strong brand recognition.

inkl · Aug 19, 2025

Could This Southeast Asian Country Be the Best Place to Retire?

This country's vibrant cities, serene beaches and rich heritage make it a hot tourist destination. Its low living costs make it a great place to retire.

Kiplinger · Aug 16, 2025

WeRide Lands Grab Investment To Speed Robotaxi Rollout In Southeast Asia

WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD) stock gained on Friday after it announced that Grab (NASDAQ:GRAB) will take a strategic equity stake as part of a deeper partnership to speed up the deployment and commercialization of Level 4 Robotaxis and shuttles across Southeast Asia.

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025

Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore

Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as ‘Made in China’ stigma fades.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025