The China Laos Railway has achieved a key milestone in international rail travel, as a tourism boom and improved cross border connectivity continue to drive strong passenger growth between China and L…
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Beijing’s AI Governance Approach And Its Outreach To Southeast Asia – Analysis
In January 2025, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek launched its R1 model, sparking debate over how open-source, cost-effective models can reshape the global AI landscape. Calling it the “DeepSeek moment,” C…
India is making a big move to outflank China in Sri Lanka
India and China appear to be locked in an escalating energy rivalry in Sri Lanka. India plans a new energy hub at Trincomalee with the UAE, including an oil pipeline. This initiative aims to secure fu…
The Balen government must build Nepal’s IT Highway
As Nepal enters a new phase of governance under the leadership of Balen Shah, the country stands at a critical juncture. Economic transformation can no longer rely solely on traditional sectors. The n…
Energy shocks in Asia: diverging buffers, diverging growth
Asia’s oil shock exposure is uneven. Developed Asia, supported by stronger buffers and policy space, will see growth ease marginally to 2.1% in 2026. Yet developing economies face a larger drag, with …
Malaysia’s economy remains robust, well supported by E&E sector, domestic demand
Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain robust, well supported by the continued strength in the electrical and electronics sector and robust domestic demand amid global headwinds. Following the Depar…
Cambodia Unveils Visionary $36 Billion Logistics Master Plan to Secure Global Competitiveness
In a major step toward transforming the kingdom into a regional trade hub, the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially launched an ambitious master plan to overhaul its intermodal transport and lo…
In the Wake of the Iran War, Emerging Economies are Creating Demand for New Investment Opportunities Underpinned by Tech Innovation
It’s not breaking news that stocks, bonds and commodities have all been gripped by volatility this past month, with assets seeing wild swings as the U.S.-Iran war has dragged on. The conflict has impa…
Malaysia well-positioned to weather Middle East war, says report
Malaysia’s status as a net energy exporter gives it an advantage in weathering the economic fallout from the Middle East war compared to other regional economies, according to Maybank Investment Bank …
From AI to Sustainability, Five Key Skills Singapore’s Workforce Will Need in 2026
Singapore’s economy continues to evolve amid rapid technological change and sustainability priorities, workforce capabilities are expected to shift significantly over the next few years. Workfor…