AI, Technology & Data

Cybersecurity

China Proposes Heftier Fines for Violations of Cybersecurity Law

By Editors | 15/09/2025

Draft amendment introduces fines of up to CNY 10 million for serious violations and clarifies liability for network operators.

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Urges BigTech to Strengthen User Protection, Payment Governance

By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2025

FSS governor Lee Chan-jin calls for platform-centred regulation, secure payment environments, and fairer treatment of small merchants.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Mandates MyDigital ID for Prepaid SIM Registration

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

All telecom operators have to adopt MyDigital ID for prepaid SIM registrations by year-end, with the MCMC set to strengthen security to curb misuse.

Cloud & Infrastructure

GLEIF Appoints Toppan Edge as Japan's First vLEI Issuer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

GLEIF says the appointment of Toppan Edge will enable the issuance of secure digital identities to Japanese firms for use in global trade and finance.

Cybersecurity

Vietnam Investigates Major Cyberattack on National Credit Information Center

By Mark Johnston | 13/09/2025

Regulators launch investigation after hackers claim to have stolen data on most of the population; financial institutions told to review cybersecurity standards.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Management Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The new rule, effective from 20 October 2025, eliminates paper-based submissions in a government-led push to streamline business regulations.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

Structural Regulation

China Launches Market Reform Pilots in 10 Key Economic Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

The two-year programme targets the market-based allocation of capital, data, and other key production factors to boost the economy and unify domestic markets.