Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing at an unprecedented level, far beyond what humanity can comprehend, much less to control. The brakes on this development must therefore be pulled in the nick of time as the alternative threatens human extinction.
Author: Elisabeth Xaviera
Business and Economy Correspondent, SEA Daily
Pax Silica Backed as National Defence, but Experts Warn of Resource and Talent Drain
“In today’s world, economic diplomacy is a national defence by another name,” Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro affirmed during a keynote address at the 2026 Manila Strategy Forum on September 9.
A ‘High-Risk, High-Reward Scenario’ Unfold for Southeast Asia Amid Fragmenting World Order
Gregory B. Poling, Senior Fellow and Director for the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, formally opens the 2026 Manila Strategy […]
Laos Leverages China Ties, Courting BRI Partners to Invest
Laos has continued to deepen ties with its long-standing partner China while promoting its investment potential in an attempt to realise its National Socio-Economic Development Plan 2026-2030.
Flights Remain Halted and Carriers Face Operational Burden Despite Moderating Anak Krakatau Eruption
The relentless 25-hour eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has reportedly eased, but Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) continues to maintain the volcanic activity at a “Level 3 Alert”. Aviation at the country’s busiest airport remained suspended until September 7.
Laos and Belarus Forge Closer Economic Ties, Mineral Mining Investment Opportunities Explored
Laos and Belarus are set to implement their existing pledges into concrete projects, the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on September 4.
Indonesia Pushes to Double Trade with Russia Ahead of 2027 Free Trade Pact
Ahead of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA) implementation scheduled for 2027, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto proposed that the two biggest nations of the bloc, Indonesia and Russia, double their trade volume.
Thailand Halts 49 AI Data Centres, Vows Tough Regulatory Clampdown
Thailand may have compromised too much in the regional artificial intelligence (AI) race, having voluntarily frozen the construction of 49 data centres.
Vietnam’s $3.5bn AI Data Centre Set for Late 2026 Construction, Saigontel Leading
A subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Saigon Investment Group, Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corp (Sigontel), is leading a 3.5 billion US dollar artificial intelligence (AI) data centre development project intended for Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province. The consortium also comprises World Harmony Co Ltd and SAIF Eagle II Investment Co Ltd
Temasek Champions Singapore Airlines’ Air India Venture, Addressing Doubts over Staggering Losses
Singapore’s state investor Temasek on August 29 publicly declared support for the flag carrier Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. This response, expressed through an official pronouncement, was intended to address heightened concerns over the Indian carrier’s ever-increasing losses.