Malaysia launched the Startup ASEAN platform, marking the full-scale rollout of a bold, unified digital gateway to connect and empower startups across ASEAN. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Te…
Investment
Vietnam Lays Groundwork for Digital Asset Regulation, Effective 2026
Vietnam has formally recognised digital assets under a newly passed law aimed at supporting the country’s digital transformation and regulatory clarity in emerging technologies. As reported by The Inv…
JS-SEZ safe bet for investors amid global tensions, says Iskandar Investment CEO
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) offers investors a secure proposition amid growing global uncertainty, Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) president and CEO Idzham Hashim said today. He s…
Laos eyes more Malaysian investments
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for deeper business cooperation and more Malaysian investments in Laos, saying the country offers strategic advantages and strong potential in key economic…
Manufacturing in Cambodia: Moving Beyond Garments to Electronics and Automotive Parts
Cambodia has emerged as a leading low-cost manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with the garment sector serving as the cornerstone of its export-oriented industrialization. For more than two decades, …
China is now the biggest debt collector in the developing world, report says
China has dramatically curtailed its lending in recent years. Now, it’s emerging as the largest debt collector for many of the world’s poorest nations — a shift that threatens to undermine…
Indonesia’s Logistic Industry as a Hot Spot for Foreign Investment
Indonesia, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy, is becoming a prime destination for foreign investment in its logistics sector. This strategic shift comes as the country seeks to bridge its expansive …
Data centres are reshaping the Asean Power Grid’s forecasts, say global financiers
Multilateral development banks can help derisk the costs of decarbonisation and interconnections, with tech companies like Google playing a key role as large offtakers of clean energy. But the Asean C…
AI-powered trade, innovation deepen China-ASEAN ties
Vietnamese truckers, armed with AI-enabled gadgets that provide real-time navigation and safety tips, deftly maneuvered their way into China through Friendship Pass in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region…