Thailand Faces ‘Worst Energy Crisis in History’ as Diesel Prices Treble
  The Energy Ministry plans to reclaim refinery windfall profits to rescue the national Fuel Fund as…
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…
From ‘Economic Tiger’ to the ‘Sick Man of Asia’
  As manufacturing stalls and household debt nears 90% of GDP, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy faces a…
Thailand releases endangered leopard sharks in conservation push
MAITON ISLAND, Thailand, Jan 26 (Reuters) – After a brief countdown by conservationists, a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark…
Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
Item 1 of 2 A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore building in Singapore April 18, 2016.…
China reviews Meta’s purchase of AI startup Manus, FT reports
Jan 6 (Reuters) – Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s (META.O), opens new tab $2 billion acquisition of artificial…
Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year-end rush
Hong Kong IPO proceeds hit highest since 2021AI, chip listings lead 2026 IPO pipelineCornerstones include Alibaba, ADIA in…
Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
Dec 29 (Reuters) – Meta (META.O), opens new tab said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence…
Vietnam positions itself as a key Southeast Asian economic hub
GDP structure and key growth drivers The chamber highlighted four key components of Vietnam’s growth model in the…
Trump tariffs hit ASEAN footwear as investors quit Indonesia
Foreign footwear manufacturers are scrapping investment plans in Indonesia, while factories in Vietnam are rushing to adopt automation…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in…