Governments across Southeast Asia are eyeing nuclear energy to fuel rapid growth while also meeting ambitious climate goals. But critics say they should instead be focusing on exploiting abundant rene…
AirTrunk establishes recycled water supply initiative in Malaysia
AirTrunk has partnered with Johor Special Water (JSW), a wholly owned water utility of the Johor State Government, to establish a recycled water supply initiative for its hyperscale data center campus…
Indonesian palm oil producers eye African, Middle Eastern markets as US tariffs take effect
Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) exports to the United States could face stagnation after US President Donald Trump imposed a 32 percent tariff on goods imported from the country, Indonesian Palm Oil A…
Trump’s tariff may diversify FDI sources in Cambodia
In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs announced yesterday, to what he termed as ‘Liberation Day’ for his country’s economy, what impact will it have on Cambodia? Contrary to …
Malaysia pushes for coordinated South-east Asia tariff response
Malaysia will lead efforts to coordinate a regional response in South-east Asia towards US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. “Malaysia, as Asean chair,…
Move over Thailand, fastest-growing Vietnam is India’s new travel playground
Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing tourism destination in Southeast Asia, attracting nearly 17.5 million visitors in 2024. Key factors include an improved visa policy, increased flight connect…
Southeast Asia’s Economies Can Gain Most by Packaging Ambitious Reforms
Southeast Asia’s major economies have made major strides over the last couple of decades. The largest have seen income per capita grow at least three-fold over the past 20 years amid global integratio…
Three Years After A Revolution, Sri Lanka’s Impressive Recovery
On May 9, 2022, Sri Lanka’s embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned in the face of massive anti-government protests. His brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, attempted to stay on but had…
Philippines: Sleeping giant in power generation awakens
Energy gold rush At the heart of this energy gold rush is the 797-megawatt Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydropower complex in Laguna. The system, first energised in 1983, is South-east Asia’s…
Malaysia launches Investor Pass to attract foreign investment effective April 1
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) will introduce a new Investor Pass for foreign investors starting April 1, enabling them to stay in the country for six months, with the option fo…