Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz when they meet at a summit on Monday (May 26), w…
Market Insights
Commodity Market Report – 26 May 2025
Gold spot prices closed higher at USD3357 /oz with USD155 /oz ascension on weekly comparison. This week, we expect the market to stay firm and climb u…
Weekly Rubber Report – 26 May 2025
Market Fundamentals: NR prices declined last week as seasonal harvest outweighed demand. However, emerging monsoon conditions threaten to disrupt supp…
Malaysia’s dronetech firm Aonic eyes Indonesia, Philippines markets as demand for automation grows rapidly
Malaysia-based dronetech firm Aonic is eyeing Indonesia and the Phillippines markets where demand for automation grows rapidly, its Founder said. “We …
Laos looks into blockchain, digital assets to boost digital economy
Laos is conducting a feasibility study on developing Lao national blockchain and digital assets to support the national digital economy vision, genera…
China’s Visit And Economic Playbook In Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia: Solidifying Leverage And Belt And Road Initiative With Strategic Allies
The U.S. had imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports last April, prompting China to seek stronger regional alliances. Amid interruptions brought on b…
How South Asia’s ‘swing states’ navigate India-Pakistan tensions
The recent headline-grabbing flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was punctuated by missile strikes, one of the fiercest aerial dogfights …
ASEAN plans to set up monetary fund
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is taking steps to revive the idea of creating its own monetary fund, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwa…
World Bank announces $1 billion package for Sri Lanka
The announcement came after a meeting between World Bank President Ajay Banga and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The World Bank on Wednesday anno…
Malacca Emerges as Malaysia’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
Malacca is stepping into the spotlight as one of Malaysia’s most promising electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hubs. With billions in investment commi…