Tag: Southeast Asia

Legacy vs. Innovation: Are APAC Banks Losing the Digital Payments Race?

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
Banks across the Asia Pacific are presently navigating a period of rapid change in the payment ecosystem. Mobile wallets, digital...

Inside Changi’s Strategic Shift: Why Scoot’s Rise Is Redrawing the Global Air Travel Map

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Scoot Airlines has been named "Changi Airport Group Partner of the Year" for its role in facilitating connections between...

Why April Marks Traditional New Year Across South and Southeast Asia: Solar Calendars, Water Festivals, and Cultural Renewal from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh

Arts Sharya Christiana -
April is a month of cultural renewal in some countries. Even though New Year celebrations are mostly celebrated towards...

How long is the world’s longest snake? This python is longer than you think!

Entertainment Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ A massive female reticulated python discovered in the thick forests of Sulawesi, Indonesia, has officially become...

More Than an Election: How Bangladesh Sent a Democratic Signal to the World

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Asanga Divulweva -
Dhaka, Bangladesh—Nana Akufo-Addo, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, stated that the latest parliamentary elections held in Bangladesh demonstrate...

The Merciless Cyclone Ditwah: Inside the deadly storm that killed over 1000 across Asia! And the most hit region is……………!

Asia Sarojini P -
The devastating Cyclone Ditwah   Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Cyclone Ditwah and days of persistent monsoon rains have wreaked havoc throughout...
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La Niña’s Fading Chill: Why Even a Cooling Phenomenon Can’t Stop Global Heating

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The world climate system is sending mixed signals: even though the La Niña cooling trend appears...

Flat Markets, Falling Giants: What’s Behind Europe’s Sudden Investor Panic?

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_Europe) European equity markets remained largely flat around midday in London, with major indices and sectors exhibiting modest declines,...

Xi in Malaysia: A Game-Changer for Southeast Asia Trade?

Asia Sarojini P -
Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia for a three-day state visit, marking the second...

Thousands Trapped in Myanmar Cyber Scam Centers Finally Freed—Is This the End of the Network?

CUDFN Ishini Dabare -
Authorities across Southeast Asia are intensifying efforts to crack down on cyber scam centers operating along the Thai-Myanmar border,...

Historic Moment: Indonesia Opens Southeast Asia’s Biggest Hindu Temple

Global Ishini Dabare -
Indonesia marked a significant milestone in promoting religious harmony with the inauguration of the Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam Temple,...

BRICS Expansion: 9 New Partner Nations Join Bloc, Signalling New Era of Global Influence

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The BRICS bloc has started 2025 by significantly expanding its reach, welcoming nine new partner...

Coffee Prices Hit Record High: Will Your Morning Latte Cost More in 2025?

Business & Trade Suraj Atapattu -
Global (Commonwealth) _ The cost of coffee has reached its highest level ever on global commodity markets; coffee consumers...

Beyond The Silk Road: Dalrymple’s The Golden Road on India’s Influence Across Eurasia

Book Reviews Ishini Dabare -
For over a thousand years, India stood at the center of an ancient world that spanned from Rome to...

Singapore Airlines partners with Tata Communications to enhance…

Aviation Valentina Bowling -
Singapore and Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Singapore Airlines partners with Tata Communications to enhance customer experience for their discerning customers. Tata...

Here’s 5 reasons to Visit Brunei!

Travel Mayondi Maralande -
Brunei is a small country located in Southeast Asia, known for its pristine rainforests, Islamic heritage, and unique culture....