Nepal’s economy and capital market could witness a profound transformation over the next decade if projected growth targets materialize. Current indicators show that the country’s economic size and st…
Investment
Malaysia Breaks Investment Record with RM426.7 billion in 2025, Up 11% Year-On-Year; Creating Over 240,000 New Jobs
Malaysia recorded RM426.7 billion in approved investments for 2025, the highest level ever, up 11 per cent from RM384.4 billion in 2024, reflecting continued growth despite a cautious global climate. …
Nepal gets its youngest PM with a brute majority in Parliament. What comes next
With the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) headed to an unprecedented majority in Nepal’s parliament, the Himalayan country is set to get its youngest prime minister ever—35-year-old maverick former Kath…
Vietnam’s economy nears a pivotal leap past Thailand
Backed by sweeping public investment and a strategic supply chain shift, Vietnam is positioning itself to surpass Thailand in economic scale as early as 2026-2027. Vietnam’s economy stands at the thre…
Government Innovation Initiative to accelerate Malaysia’s journey of becoming an AI nation by 2030
In a move to strengthen digital governance, the Ministry of Digital is activating the Government Innovation Initiative (GII), a strategic national effort aimed at driving innovation across the public …
India–Malaysia Ties Gain Strategic Depth
India–Malaysia relations have long transcended trade linkages to embody a multi-sectoral strategic partnership. The elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in August 2024 mark…
Vietnam Partners With U.A.E.’s G42 for $1 Bln AI Infrastructure Project
Artificial-intelligence company G42 and a consortium of Vietnamese companies have teamed up for a $1 billion project to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in the Southeast Asian country. Abu Dhabi-bas…
Driving sustainable energy solutions in the Philippines: From vision to action
IN BRIEF: • The global energy landscape is transforming due to rising electricity demand driven by factors such as data center proliferation, electrification, and increased manufacturing, with busines…
Malaysia’s economy grows at fastest pace in 3 years in 2025, exceeding expectations
Malaysia’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to contin…
Southeast Asia: The Economic Outlook for 2026
Southeast Asia is expected to remain the world’s top destination for foreign direct investment in 2026, with maritime countries within the ASEAN bloc – Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and to a lesser ex…