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...
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...
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...