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…
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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…
The AI Race is Becoming an Energy Race
Charles Koh, Group Chief Operating Officer, offers insights into the growing nexus between AI adoption and global energy demand, and how Sembcorp is addressing evolving energy needs through stronger i…
Redefining Enterprise Value: Sustainability is Business Transformation
For decades, corporate strategy treated sustainability as a peripheral concern—a duty delegated to compliance teams, captured in glossy reports, and punctuated by occasional photo opportunities. But a…
Southeast Asia Holds the Key to Nature-Positive Palm Oil
A nature-positive approach to agriculture, and specifically palm oil plantations, can marry mandates with production. The world has less than four years left to reach the 30×30 target, protecting at l…