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David Lam

David Lam was a Visiting Fellow with the Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Formerly, he was the Managing Director of an economic consulting firm providing analytical and blockchain services to regulatory and law enforcement agencies.

Articles by David Lam (3)

Advancing Southeast Asia’s AI Future Through Sovereign AI Models

David Lam

Several Southeast Asian nations are seeking AI sovereignty through home-grown large language models (LLMs) reflecting their cultures and values, aiming to turn regional insight into competitive advantage for local needs.

How Stablecoins Could Destabilise Southeast Asian Economies

David Lam

For all the recent excitement around stablecoins, they bring significant risks that warrant proactive policy responses.

Crypto Safer than Traditional Banking? Not According to the Data

David Lam

Crypto transactions are not definitively safer than their traditional forebears. In fact, they are often the preferred route for people who want to transact in the shadows.