• Marshall Islands to launch official cryptocurrency

    Open Forum     |      March 6, 2018

    As cryptocurrencies become increasingly mainstream, the Marshall Islands are planning to launch the world’s first digital legal tender. Lawmakers hope the residents will use the Sovereign (SOV) digital currency for everything from paying taxes to buying groceries.

  • It’s time for a fresh start with ASEAN

    Huong Le Thu     |      March 2, 2018

    Australia’s muddled relationship with ASEAN has cost the country exports and influence. The holding of the first Australia–ASEAN Special Summit in March 2018 offers a chance to get things right.

  • South Australian incubator is #1 in the Asia Pacific

    Open Forum     |      March 2, 2018

    A university incubator based in Australia’s first innovation hub has been named the ‘Top Challenger in the Asia-Pacific’ in a leading international survey.