Manila Halts Approvals for Digital Payment Operators Pending Fraud Review
A twelve-month freeze on licensing will let the central bank overhaul merchant verification rules and build a national QR database to trace transactions
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A twelve-month freeze on licensing will let the central bank overhaul merchant verification rules and build a national QR database to trace transactions

Beijing's internet regulator targets synthetic content flooding WeChat, RedNote, and Douyin as enforcement intensifies across major social platforms

PAGCOR forecasts net income will shrink to ₱1.66 billion this year as regional conflict and regulatory curbs slow betting volumes

Costs drop from 21.5 to 7.07 pesos per gigabyte since 2023 after government agency adopts independent monitoring and granular performance tracking across 1,500 municipalities

The city-state's hard-won stability risks becoming a trap. To remain relevant, it needs the same courage that built its financial sector decades ago.

The platform disclosed compliance data showing removals doubled since January, even as eight in ten underage users reportedly remain active months after the December ban took effect.

Deputy minister says low prices alone don't prove anti-competitive conduct; new act will address platform accountability, cross-border compliance, and small-business protection

Three months after world-first restrictions took effect, new regulator data reveals enforcement challenges as government doubles down on policy

Growing cross-border dental tourism fuels regulatory concerns as unauthorized consultation booths proliferate in busy commercial districts

Jakarta pushes through legislation to establish an international financial center on the resort island, banking on global volatility to attract capital flows despite structural concerns

Vietnam's commercial hub accelerates enforcement of digital commerce regulations designed to protect consumers and hold platforms accountable

Government seeks to steer 4 million iDeCo investors toward higher-return products as inflation erodes traditional savings

Governor reveals over 400 car rental and tour operators in key tourism district operate without local presence, sparking regulatory crackdown

The Fair Trade Commission plans structural expansion to address market dominance concerns around Google, Apple, and other major technology platforms

New agreement opens access to professional credentials in data protection and AI governance, reinforcing the city-state's position as a regional hub for digital regulation

Lee Jae Myung announces dual-track intervention to curb windfall profits and address wealth inequality driven by real estate gains

Markets regulator proposes 75% investor approval threshold for material decisions and broader conflict-of-interest definitions under revised framework