Altantuya Murder in Malaysia 20 Years On: Facts Controversies and the Cost of Misinformation
Nearly two decades after the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, the case remains one of the most discussed and emotionally charged episodes in Malaysia’s modern history....
Malaysia’s Massive Employment Pass Reset Signals a New Talent Era
From 1 June 2026, Malaysia’s revised Employment Pass framework marks one of the most consequential labour policy shifts in over a decade. The government has...
KKV Opens Massive Flagship Store in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Lifestyle retail brand KKV has officially opened a flagship store in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asian expansion. The...
The Leader of the Opposition in Singapore from 2020: Symbolism or Substance?
The creation of Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition role in 2020, and the later decision to require a new opposition nominee for the same office,...
Popular Jeweler Chow Tai Fook Opens Flagship Store In Thailand
The opening of a new Chow Tai Fook flagship store in Bangkok marks a significant step in the brand’s Southeast Asia strategy. While this is...
Alliance Bank taps rising SME digitalisation with new Biz-Xpress debit card
As Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SME) push deeper into digitalisation, payments are emerging as both an enabler and a bottleneck. Cross-border trade, online sales...
Massive Oil Discovery Fuels Vietnam’s Economic Growth
Vietnam’s offshore oil discovery by Murphy Oil comes at a critical inflection point for the country. With economic growth running close to 8 percent, Vietnam...
Unilever Astonishingly Abandons Indonesian Tea in Strategic Shift
Unilever Indonesia has agreed to sell its Indonesian tea business, anchored by the long-running Sariwangi brand, to PT Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a unit of the...
US Listing Will Be Big Moment for Jollibee
Jollibee has reached a defining point in its long journey from a domestic fast-food champion to a global consumer brand. The company’s plan to spin...
Stocks To Watch: Best ASEAN Stocks In 2026
As global investors rebalance portfolios amid slowing growth in developed markets, stocks in Southeast Asia are emerging as a relative bright spot in 2026. Strong...