9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
The results of a new camera-trap survey in Southeast Asia is revealing a bevy of hidden biodiversity tucked…
‘Not a dumping ground for the world’: Malaysia announces immediate ban on e-waste imports
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 05/02/2026 – 7:55 GMT+1 Malaysia has announced an immediate and full ban on the…
Hong Kong must keep cash buffer amid complicated geopolitics: Paul Chan
Hong Kong must maintain cash reserves to cope with geopolitical shocks and support long-term growth, even with a…
China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia
China is expected to finish construction on the landmark Pinglu Canal before the end of this year, taking…
Indonesia eyes 6% growth in 2026 despite a jobs ‘time bomb’
For Indonesia, much of the past year was more a marathon than a sprint, with Southeast Asia’s largest…
How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a crucial pillar of China’s economy since it opened up, drawing in…
China has logged a US$1 trillion trade surplus. Where is all that money going?
Recent data on China’s external accounts presents a conundrum: while the country’s trade surplus has broken records, surpassing…
Grab’s Super-App Is Working, But the Market Isn’t Fully Pricing It In
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Grab Holdings (NASDAQ:GRAB) has continued its steady march toward profitability, as evidenced…
Indonesia among big losers of the end of cheap yen
The Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to its highest level in 30 years,…
Trump’s tariffs on Southeast Asia put US Christmas gifts at risk
As the holiday season approaches in the United States, the rush for Christmas gifts is straining manufacturers thousands…
Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy eyes 34.9 million visitors next year
By VNA  December 12, 2025 | 06:42 pm PT Chinese tourists take pictures in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, March…
China’s trade surplus tops $US1 trillion as exports to Europe, Australia, South-East Asia surge
China’s trade surplus has topped $US1 trillion ($1.5 trillion) for the first time as manufacturers seeking to avoid…