Society & Risk
VietnamPlus spotlighted a World Bank call for Thai satellite cities. The subtext: Vietnam’s own AI-era risks—power, land, labor, governance—hinge on planning beyond Hanoi–HCMC.
Business Adoption
Musinsa’s exclusive tie-up with Ayala’s ACX takes Korea’s AI-native fashion playbook into the Philippines. We unpack the data, partners, tech stack, risks, and KPIs global operators should track.
Regulation & Power
Vietnam's June 29 carbon exchange launch is a live test of whether emerging economies can embed market-based climate rules without sacrificing growth.
Regulation & Power
Vietnam's state-sponsored historical diplomacy in Europe projects confidence—but its AI governance framework tells a different story at home.
Regulation & Power
Vietnam's 2026 reform agenda hints at AI governance progress, but regional rivals are already converting policy into infrastructure and bilateral partnerships.
Regulation & Power
Vietnam is embedding international AI governance standards into its laws, signaling a shift toward compliance-ready digital economy rules for multinational investors.
Regulation & Power
Vietnam's Party leadership has formally tasked its military with AI-driven modernisation—a strategic pivot with significant implications for Southeast Asian security.
Regulation & Power
Vietnam's Party General Secretary has launched a sweeping institutional reform drive with a 2026 deadline, setting the stage for the country's first coherent AI governance architecture.
Regulation & Power
Thailand is piloting AI sentiment tools to prevent fuel panic buying—a governance model with implications for every emerging market facing supply chain shocks.
Regulation & Power
Thailand's largest government AI initiative is under unprecedented parliamentary scrutiny, exposing critical gaps in Southeast Asian AI procurement governance.