More than 600,000 Malaysian merchants received payments through Alipay+ partner wallets in the first half of 2026, up over 70 percent year on year. A new Tourism Malaysia partnership aims to build on that.
Scams account for more than half of Singapore’s reported crimes, with losses above $4 billion since 2019. GovTech and Google DeepMind are responding with on-device detection built on Gemma.
The improved ranking of the Philippines in the 2025 World Competitiveness Yearbook shows a strong commitment to regulatory changes and efficiency in public services.
In April, factory output growth picks up pace, showcasing a turnaround from last month’s regression, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority.