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South-East Asia’s next growth cycle to be driven by ‘Fabulous Five’, says economist
South-East Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped …
Tokenization Can Change the World’s Financial Architecture
Policy choices will determine whether tokenized finance strengthens or fragments the financial system Tokenization is often described as a technologic…
USDC’s Massive Surge: The Real Story of How Stablecoins Are Tokenizing the Future of Capital Markets
The numbers stopped looking like crypto numbers a while ago. USDC’s onchain transaction volume hit $21.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, a 263%…
How AI could help companies achieve ESG targets
Strategic AI implementation makes companies more efficient, but does it make them more sustainable? The answer is complicated. By enabling firms to st…
World Bank Backs Sri Lanka’s Reform Agenda with US$150 Million to Drive Growth and Resilience
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, …
Philippines accelerates El Niño preparations for agriculture
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is shifting to a data-driven, integrated food systems approach for the second half of 2026, with Agriculture …
Malaysia’s Palm Oil Council eyes Nigeria expansion as demand grows
Malaysia’s Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is eyeing expansion in Nigeria, a key market for the country’s palm oil exports, as demand for the commodity contin…
Massive contribution from palm oil industry player for environmental conservation
More than 200,000 independent oil palm smallholders across Malaysia are playing a dual role as producers of one of the country’s most strategic commod…
A stock trader’s guide to navigating a rare ‘Super El Niño
As concerns over the Iran war recede, stock investors are confronting another threat: climate risk, which is prompting a reassessment of bets across s…