In Focus | What’s a Northern Metropolis-like project doing in Malaysia? Lessons for Hong Kong?
Deep in the southern border zone of Johor, Malaysia, separated from Singapore by a narrow strait, a steady…
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…
Exclusive | China and US push Southeast Asia over their AI blocs. Will it test region’s non-alignment?
Southeast Asian leaders have long insisted they will not be forced to pick sides in the great-power rivalry…
How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia’s ‘blessing in disguise’
Malaysia once decided Formula One was too expensive to keep, but Bahrain’s displaced Grand Prix has given it…
HK in multi-pronged approach to lift market liquidity, says Chan
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po addresses the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, China, June 17, 2026,…
China wants to trade data across borders as AI fuels demand. Southeast Asia is a key focus
Kendra Schaefer, a partner at Beijing-based strategic advisory consultancy Trivium China, said China is essentially trying to build…
VinFast-powered taxis enter India in Vietnamese firm’s debut beyond ASEAN
Green SM, which launched taxis in India, represents about a third of sales at VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle…
Thailand’s Q1 GDP growth picks up, bucking trend among ASEAN peers
Economy Robust exports and investment offset early impact of Iran war A gas station in Bangkok. Thailand’s GDP growth…
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…
Alarmed Southeast Asian leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
CEBU, Philippines — Southeast Asian leaders adopted a contingency plan Friday to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on…
China’s sovereign debt to debut in SE Asia’s largest economy
A landmark agreement allowing China to issue sovereign bonds in Indonesia’s domestic market on a reciprocal basis signals…
ASEAN inflation: Vietnam and Philippines hit hardest by Iran war
Inflation March data show rising fuel costs; analyst warns of ‘second wave’ in food prices A motorist fills…