Despite the challenges, UK sustainable investment manager EdenTree said that in 2026 it is committed to investing in businesses that deliver positive outcomes for people and the planet. Sustainable in…
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Malaysia’s Record-Breaking Digital Investment Ignites Tourism Boom, Setting New Global Standards in Travel Tech
Malaysia has recently achieved a significant milestone in its digital economy, securing RM 54.13 billion (approximately USD 13.3 billion) in approved investments for the third quarter of 2025. This su…
Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026
When the interim government formed following the July 2024 uprising, macroeconomic stability was weak, with several major economic indicators performing poorly. The accumulated costs of governance fai…
Can Bangladesh’s political crucible forge lasting democracy?
In Brief Bangladesh’s 2024 student-led uprising reshaped the political landscape, removing the Awami League from power and creating new political alignments. With the interim government prosecuting Aw…
Return of global funds puts South-east Asia in spotlight for 2026
Global capital is coming back to South-east Asia’s stock markets this month, positioning the cohort as one of the must-watch pockets of global finance for 2026. Drawn by cheap valuations and the need …
Shared digital platforms: A new driver for Vietnam’s digital economy
Vietnam is making a strategic move to catalyze its digital economy with the launch of 55 shared digital platforms designed to unify data, reduce costs, and drive sectoral innovation. Decision No. 2618…
From cost centre to profit centre: How AI solopreneurs are reinventing ESG
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…
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…