Other Asia Pacific

Korean Banks Receive Approval to Advance Vietnam Expansion Plans

By Editors | 03/06/2025

IBK received a confirmation letter allowing it to initiate the process of establishing a Vietnam subsidiary. KDB received a similar letter regarding a new branch.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Detains Japanese Nationals for Suspected Fraud Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025

Japanese nationals have been taken into custody in Cambodia, with authorities preparing  their deportation once charges are confirmed.

ESG / Sustainability

RIAA Launches 3rd Investor Toolkit to Tackle Human Rights Risks

By Editors | 02/06/2025

RIAA released the latest edition of its toolkit to help investors address human rights risks and promote ethical value chains.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Thailand over Alleged Crypto Fraud

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Ngo Thi Theu faces charges for her involvement in a crypto investment fraud that employed call centres in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Allocate Power for Mining

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The government aims to integrate digital assets into its financial strategy and establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, inspired by US policy.

Fintech / Regtech

ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 29/05/2025

ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Launches Environmental and Social Risk Handbook for Banks

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The handbook provides practical guidance to banks for building and operating effective systems for managing environmental and social risk.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Scam Industry Generates Up to $19bn Annually – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

New report recommends sanctions on 28 officials and businesspeople for alleged involvement in or support of Cambodia’s scam industry.

AML / KYC

Banks and Crypto Firms Can Help to Tackle Scam Centres

By Nathan Lynch | 27/05/2025

Scam centres fuel human trafficking and money laundering, experts warn, urging banks and crypto firms to enhance AML efforts.