Malaysia continues to position itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”). Record levels of approved investments in 2024 and 2025, coupl…
Global clean hydrogen investment tops $130 billion amid energy security push, council says
Global cumulative investment in clean hydrogen projects has topped $130 billion as governments increasingly view the fuel as a tool for energy security and industrial growth alongside decarbonisatio…
Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate to support palm oil prices through 2027
The palm oil market is expected to remain on a positive footing, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices likely to stay firm through 2027, supported by Indonesia’s 50% palm-oil-based biodiesel (B50) mandate,…
The token supercycle: everything of value is becoming programmable
Markets went electronic. Money went digital. Finance moved onto the internet. Each of those shifts changed how we trade, pay and invest without changing what an asset is. This one changes the asset. T…
Why sustainability is becoming a business imperative
Pakistan is losing its competitive advantage. The SME sector, which accounts for roughly a quarter of the country’s exports, is under immense pressure from financing constraints, the challenge of reta…
Central Asia’s Energy Transition Depends on Water Security
Central Asia is building a new energy system. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are rapidly expanding solar and wind generation and battery storage, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are expanding their hydropower ca…
Nationwide smart energy distributorship opens opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs
MARSTEK Philippines has officially launched its nationwide distributorship program, opening opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), entrepreneurs, and established business owne…
ASEAN Economic Cooperation Enters a New Era of Resilience and Security
Economic integration in Southeast Asia is expanding beyond trade and investment to address supply chain disruptions, digital fragmentation, energy insecurity, and the need for more inclusive growth. E…
Indonesia Makes More Money from Palm Oil Export, But Volume Dips
Indonesia made slightly more money in the first seven months of 2026 from selling palm oil, but saw a downtrend in export volume. Palm oil shipments amounted to $14.02 billion in January-July 2025 bef…
AI and 5G Set to Reshape Asia Pacific’s Digital Economy, GSMA Report Says
Cambodia has reached a critical stage in its digital transformation, with widespread mobile internet access and the rollout of 5G creating new opportunities for businesses, government and citizens. Bu…