Asia OneHealthcare targets RM7 billion IPO in Malaysia’s private healthcare sector
The hospital group is eyeing a RM30 billion valuation in what could be the country’s biggest healthcare listing…
Monday briefing: Australia in the Indo-Pacific
Thirty years ago, Australia’s strategic outlook was characterised by a comfortable bifurcation: economic growth was tied to Asia,…
China demands Australia stop ‘exaggerating tensions’ over South China Sea
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded Australia stop “exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation” over the South China…
Australia stands behind Philippines amid China’s aggression
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has publicly put the full weight of Australia’s strategic messaging, funding and capabilities behind…
Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’
Hong Kong must evolve beyond acting solely as a “superconnector” and reposition itself as a “super value-adder”, a…
China defies Hormuz crisis with record monthly export value in April
China’s export sector showed strong resilience last month, with the total value of outbound shipments hitting a monthly…
Japan, Australia sign deal for first three Mogami frigate warships
Australia and Japan have announced they’ve signed a multi-billion-dollar contract for the first three of Australia’s next generation…
Possible “Super El Niño” puts ASEAN on alert for severe heat and drought
Impacts on other parts of the world For North America, the impacts will vary by region. The western…
China’s Hainan wants more than beach tourism. Will new customs rules cause a sea change?
As China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its regions are also in the process of embracing change. The…
As US ramps up trade probes in push for ‘tariff wall’, how should Southeast Asia countries respond?
Separately, Sedek of IPP financial advisers hoped that Malaysia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies…
Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech push
The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…
Singapore must retain ability to say ‘no’ even if it means paying a price: Vivian Balakrishnan
The minister said Singapore would face more strategic dilemmas in an increasingly turbulent world, and that its interests…