ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—has matured from a niche concern to a core business imperative. In 2025, nine out of ten large corporations publish ESG reports, and global ESG-linked investm…
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Malaysia’s Johor launches 7,300-acre innovation sandbox, part of new special economic zone with neighboring Singapore
The Malaysian state of Johor is debuting a sprawling new innovation sandbox, bolstering its plans to build a “regional champion” alongside the border with Singapore. The 7,300-acre development—named I…
ASEAN economies move up the global chip value chain
According to a report released by Hinrich Foundation on November 25, once peripheral players in assembly and testing, ASEAN economies are now emerging as strategic nodes in global chip production and …
Malaysia to speed up licensing to draw foreign investment in sustainable aviation fuel
The government will accelerate and simplify licensing approvals for activities related to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract greater foreign investment and strengthen Malaysia’s position in th…
Economy at a critical point despite some stability
Bangladesh’s economy may have regained some stability in recent months, but it now stands at a critical point, with inflation, financial sector weaknesses, low investment, governance shortcoming…
Asean economies head into 2026 on a strong note
Resilience and strength in regional exports Evidence mounts that supply chain realignment is generating an increase in intra-regional trade and benefiting Asean exports. This momentum is particularly …
Not China, not India — Asian “sleeping giant” wakes up and will align 5,000,000 solar panels in 2026
With China and India transitioning to clean energy, an Asian “sleeping giant” is waking up and accelerating the clean energy transition. While China has enjoyed manufacturing dominance and India has m…
Malaysia Critical Minerals Cooperation
For U.S. companies, Malaysia’s rapidly evolving rare earth and advanced materials ecosystem—now backed by new bilateral agreements—creates a uniquely favorable window for commercial entry, joint ventu…
Southeast Asia Deepens Trade and Energy Ties with Russia Despite Global Sanctions
As the Russia–Ukraine war nears its fourth year, Moscow’s eastward pivot has accelerated amid ongoing sanctions from the United States, G7, and the European Union (EU), and its exclusion from Western …
Nepal’s Economic Crossroads: Gen Z Protests, Hydropower Future & India Relations
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