Malaysia’s Free AI Push: Skill Upgrade or Shortcut Culture?
Malaysia wants 100,000 youths to learn AI by giving them free access to leading tools. But the bigger test is not whether young people can use AI. It…
Author: Katherine (Kay)
Kay like to explores the intersection of money, power, and the curious humans behind them. With a flair for storytelling and a soft spot for market drama, she brings a fresh and sharp voice to Southeast Asia’s business scene.
Her work blends analysis with narrative, turning headlines into human stories that cut through the noise. Whether unpacking boardroom maneuvers, policy shifts, or the personalities shaping regional markets, Kay offers readers a perspective that is both insightful and relatable — always with a touch of wit.
Apple Music Got More Expensive. Are Malaysians Reaching Subscription Fatigue?
Apple Music’s RM1 price increase in Malaysia may look small on its own. But for consumers already paying for music, movies, cloud storage, delivery, games and AI tools…
Shein Wants a Hong Kong IPO. Can Fast Fashion Survive Public Scrutiny?
Shein built one of the world’s fastest fashion machines by moving at internet speed. But a Hong Kong IPO would force the company into a slower, tougher world:…
Indonesia Wants AI to Pay Creators. Southeast Asia Should Watch Closely
Indonesia’s proposed copyright rewrite could become one of Southeast Asia’s most important tests of the AI era: if machines learn from human creativity, should the humans be paid?…
The Battery Has Left the Car
Once treated mainly as the engine of the electric-vehicle boom, batteries are becoming infrastructure for power grids, renewable energy and data centres. Southeast Asia must now decide whether…
The Quiet War to Replace the Bank Transfer
Stablecoins, tokenised bank deposits and instant-payment networks are competing to become Asia’s default way of moving money. The winner could determine who controls the region’s transaction fees, financial…
Meta Withdraws AI Image Tool Days After Launch Following Privacy Backlash
WASHINGTON, 11 July 2026 — Meta Platforms has withdrawn a newly launched artificial intelligence image-generation feature just days after its debut, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns and…
The Return of Sing Yeh（星爷）: Can Nostalgia Still Score at the Box Office?
Stephen Chow’s new film Kung Fu Soccer《功夫女足》 is more than a return to football comedy. It is a test of whether the generation that grew up with Shaolin…
Geely’s Lotus EVs to Enter Canada in July Under Carney-Xi Trade Deal
OTTAWA, 28 June 2026 — Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group will ship the first Lotus-branded electric vehicles to Canada next month under an agreement between Canadian Prime Minister…
Australia Tightens Enforcement of Under-16 Social Media Ban With Heavier Penalties for Tech Platforms
SYDNEY, 28 June 2026 — Australia is moving to strengthen enforcement of its world-first ban on social media access for children under 16, proposing significantly higher penalties and…