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...
Vietnam Mega Trade Surplus Faces Market, Trump Challenges
Vietnam recorded a significant trade surplus of $24.31 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, showcasing its robust export growth. Exports reached $369.93 billion,...
China Cambodia Funan Techo Canal Project Advances
The Cambodia Funan Techo Canal project has once again demonstrated the resilience of Cambodia-China relations. Furthermore, it has exposed the inaccuracies of Western and international...
Data Centre Investment in Thailand Gains Momentum
The data centre boom in Malaysia remains robust, but it struggles to keep pace with surging demand. According to Macquarie Research, Thailand is now poised...
Malaysia’s Petronas: Federal vs. Sarawak State Control
Malaysia’s crown jewel, Petronas, faces a high-stakes battle with the Sarawak state government over control of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. This fight could cost...