IJR News — today's news from every sideRachel Meyers Manila is smart to diversify partners instead of relying on one ally, spreads the risk around. Marcus Bell Good to see UAE and South Korea deepening ties too, shows this isn't just one region's concern but a wider push for readiness. 
UNODC: Asia-Pacific online scams hit US$114BWorld — Jul 21, 2026A UNODC report says victims of transnational online scams in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand lost up to US$114.1 billion in 2025, more than triple 2023, with Cambodia and Myanmar identified as regional hubs for fake romance and cryptocurrency investment schemes; authorities, including the United States, Britain and China, are cracking down and have extradited scam bosses from Cambodia, as the broader illicit economy becomes increasingly integrated across multiple markets. China, South Korea and Taiwan recorded the largest losses among regional victims, signaling a widened and more sophisticated cybercrime landscape.
