Southeast Asia faces a pivotal decade in its energy transition as rising demand, climate risks and ageing infrastructure place unprecedented pressure on utilities. Consequently, artificial intelligenc…
Philippine Digital Asset Exchange Eyes $60B Tokenization Opportunity With Project Bayani
The Philippines has a $60 billion opportunity to transform its capital markets through asset tokenization, according to the white paper for Project Bayani: The Philippines’ Asset Tokenization Opportun…
Malaysia’s strategy to future-proof public service in the digital age
The way public services are delivered has been fundamentally transformed by technological advancements. While digitalisation has been the central force driving this change, the successful evolution of…
Malaysia energy hub tied to King eyes $35 billion in investments
The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit ($35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long ter…
ASEAN Cement Industry Unveils the World’s First Regional “2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap”
The ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) has officially launched the 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, marking the world’s first regional decarbonization strategy for the cement sector. Th…
Palm Oil Falls on Strong Ringgit, Indonesia Land Policy Alarms Investors
Palm oil prices fell to their lowest level in more than four months as a stronger ringgit and weak global demand pressured the market, while Indonesia’s sweeping land seizures in the plantation sector…
ADB Funds $50 Million Program to Boost Cambodia’s Financial Stability and Digital Infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million policy-based loan to strengthen Cambodia’s financial sector. Under a programmatic approach, the investment will support both banking and non…
2025 Annual Meetings – AgriConnect: Farms, Firms, and Finance for Jobs
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The Vietnamese economy overtakes the Philippines: From economic strategies to governance and flood control
BEYOND TRADE, structural differences in demographics and education shape both countries’ long-term trajectories. Vietnam is aging rapidly. Its median age of 33.3 in 2024 is projected to reach nearly 4…
Malaysia’s palm oil giants pivot to AI data centres, solar projects to meet US$34 billion investment boom
Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long criticised for deforestation, haze and threats to wildlife, are repositioning themselves as unlikely players in the country’s booming AI data centre market, according …