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...
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,...
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...
Indonesia Bans Apple Over Local Component Rules
Indonesia has rejected Apple’s proposed $100 million investment plan to lift a sales ban on the iPhone 16. The Southeast Asian nation imposed the ban...
Singapore Banks: Resilient Amidst Global Challenges
Singapore’s banks remain robust despite global financial uncertainties, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in its Financial Stability Report 2024. The latest industry-wide...
Digital Synergy: Retail and E-Commerce in Vietnam
Việt Nam’s e-commerce and retail industries are reshaping the nation’s economic landscape, driving growth and redefining how consumers shop and interact with brands. The nation’s...
Frasers Property Singapore Reports Strong Profit Growth
Frasers Property, Singapore’s third-largest listed developer, controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, posted a robust profit jump of 19.2% for the fiscal year ending Sept....
Bangkok is Thailand’s Emerging Global MICE Exhibition Hub
Thailand strengthens its standing as a top destination for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) industry, thanks to a clear government-backed vision for growth....
SIA and Air India Expand Singapore Codeshare Network Globally
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Air India have announced a significant expansion of their codeshare agreement, marking a milestone since their last expansion in 2010. Set...
PMX’s Malaysia 2025 Budget Boosts Bumiputera Business Policy
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has taken a surprising turn in his stance on Bumiputera policies with the tabling of the 2025 Malaysia Budget. Anwar previously...