Tag: Southeast Asia

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QR Diplomacy: Chinese Payment Companies’ Expansion in Southeast Asia

Chinese payment companies are rapidly expanding in Southeast Asia, leveraging favorable policies and tech adoption to shape digital finance. The region’s openness and mobile-first markets create growth opportunities amid global competition in digital payments. ...

September 24, 2025 / Chin Ann Ho, Alec Nash
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Singapore After GE2025: The Beginning of Managed Pluralism

Singapore’s 2025 General Election maintained the current government and parliamentary balance, but it was significant in showcasing a new political model. This raises the question: is it a stable framework for the next 60 years or a precarious equilibrium that could face future disruptions?...

May 7, 2025 / Chin Ann Ho
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Beyond the Tariffs: 4 Themes That Will Shape Developments in Southeast Asia in 2025

There are four geopolitical and commercial themes that we think will matter most in Southeast Asia in 2025: new friends, BRICS and mortar, content and moderation and nature first. ...

January 15, 2025 / Ian Rumsby
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High-Quality Data: Essential for Addressing Health Inequity in Southeast Asia

Significant progress has been made toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, but health inequities persist, particularly in Southeast Asia. Improved disaggregated health data is essential for addressing disparities. Countries are encouraged to enhance data collection and leverage existing systems while taking actionable steps....

December 18, 2024 / Yuxuan Liu
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Hope Is Not a Strategy: Southeast Asia Readies for a Dramatic Shift in Trade Conditions in the New Trump Administration 

Southeast Asian nations face a delicate balancing act as a potential new Trump administration reshapes U.S. trade and foreign policy. From trade tensions to shifting alliances, discover how these markets are navigating geopolitical uncertainty and prioritizing their national interests....

November 22, 2024 / Ian Rumsby
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Unlocking Self-Care: From Month to Day, 24/7 

During WHO Self-Care Month, we celebrated five years of self-care guidelines. Community pharmacies play a vital role in areas with limited health care, but risks like misdiagnosis exist. Enhancing pharmacy practices and public health education can improve self-care and access to health care....

August 14, 2024 / Yuxuan Liu
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Ian Rumsby Joins APCO as Chief Client Officer

Ian Rumsby, one of Australia’s most experienced corporate communications advisors, joins APCO as a chief client officer for the Southeast Asia region, based in Sydney, Australia....

January 27, 2024