Indonesia Introduces A Four-Day Work Week
Indonesia’s Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises has introduced a four-day work week. Some praise the move for improving work-life balance. Others worry about its impact on...
Thailand Launches ESG Investment Fund, Expands Vayupak
Thailand will introduce a new ESG mutual fund to promote sustainable investments. This initiative encourages individuals to invest in businesses with strong environmental, social, and...
ASEAN IPO Market Watch List
ASEAN’s IPO market is set for a strong comeback in 2025. Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead the region with major listings planned. Investors can...
Duterte Supporters Angry At Sara Impeachment by Marcos
The impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. Critics have accused Vice President Sara Duterte of corruption,...
Vietnam Tech Fund Boosts Global Investment Opportunities
Vietnam is making waves in the global tech landscape with a strategic push to attract major tech players and offset challenges posed by the global...
Philippines Pushes FTA Trade Deal with Trump
The Philippines is actively pursuing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo confirmed this push, citing past US...
Thailand Government Cash Boost Fuels Economic Growth
Thailand disbursed approximately US$890 million to its senior citizens on Monday (Jan 27). This marks the latest move in a government initiative aimed at tackling...
Anwar, Royal Decree, Najib: Justice or Favoritism?
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted in 2022 for corruption linked to the 1MDB scandal, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. In February...
Malaysia’s New Regulatory Platform Law Sparks Policy Shift
Malaysia’s communications regulator has granted Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok licenses to operate under a new social media law. However, other platforms face scrutiny for...
Thaksin To Advise Anwar: Political Shifts Ahead for ASEAN
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed Thailand's former premier and billionaire political figure, Thaksin Shinawatra, as his personal adviser for Malaysia's chairmanship of the...