Thailand Launches TouristDigiPay Sandbox for Digital Asset Payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has introduced the TouristDigiPay sandbox, a pilot program allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for payments on goods and services. The initiative aims to support innovation, strengthen...
Singapore Boosts 2025 GDP Forecast to 1.5%-2.5% Amid Strong Q2 Growth
Singapore’s economy demonstrated resilience in the second quarter of 2025, expanding by 4.4% year-on-year, surpassing the initial advance estimate of 4.3%. This performance contributed to a first-half GDP growth of 4.3% year-on-year. On a quarter-on-quarter...
Malaysia commits more than USD 240 billion in investments to ease trade imbalance with the US
Malaysia has agreed to purchase and invest over USD 240 billion with the United States to help narrow the trade deficit and secure a reduction in US reciprocal tariffs, from 25% to 19% on Malaysian exports, following a series of high-level negotiations. According to...