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Online scams have become an industrialized, borderless enterprise. The global cybercrime economy now exceeds US$10 trillion, with over US$1 trillion lost to scams annually. Beyond financial losses, scams erode mental well-being, public trust, and drain enforcement resources. The Asia–Pacific region is both heavily targeted and operationally central: Southeast Asia hosts large-scale scam operations, often linked […]

Exploring China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition examines how China has become a central actor in shaping Southeast Asia’s shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. The report outlines the key drivers behind China’s expanding role and its varied approaches to engagement across ASEAN member states. It includes case studies from six countries—Cambodia, Lao […]

Bangkok, Thailand – November 2025  Thailand’s digital economy has rapidly become one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic growth engines, expanding from around 6 percent of GDP in 2023 (US $36 billion) to a projected 11 percent by 2027. SMEs are deeply embedded in this transformation—over 92 percent of consumers shop online, and small firms increasingly depend on […]

Digital platforms have become the backbone of the Asia–Pacific economy. Southeast Asia’s internet economy alone exceeded USD 200 billion in 2023 and is projected to surpass USD 300 billion in 2025, driven by e-commerce, fintech, mobility, food delivery, and digital content. Platforms now function as essential infrastructure for trade, payments, logistics, and communication, opening extraordinary […]

This Policy White Paper, in partnership with the US-ASEAN Business Council, examines on-going policy and private sector responses to scams, in the context of a global scams epidemic that costs consumers over US$1 trillion per year, undermining trust in digital services, and fueling organized crime networks across Southeast Asia and beyond. The paper reviews national […]